Green summer salad
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Instructions
Dressing
Salad
Use a mandoline
Use a mandoline slicer to achieve perfectly even and thin slices of cucumber. This tool is invaluable if you want to get slices of similar thickness. Additionally, a mandoline can speed up your preparation time and make the salad look more pleasing to the eyes.
Pick fresh and firm vegetables
To ensure your green summer salad is vibrant and crisp, always select fresh and firm vegetables. Look for bright green cucumbers and firm and plump cherry tomatoes. Fresh vegetables add the best flavour and retain texture, making each bite refreshing and satisfying.
Let the salad sit before serving
After mixing the salad with the dressing, let it sit for about 10 minutes — if you have the time. This allows the vegetables to absorb the flavours of the lime and ginger dressing and makes the salad more flavourful.
FAQ: Questions about green summer salad
Below, we answer frequently asked questions to help you with the green summer salad. We cover everything from keeping the cucumbers crisp to proper storage options.
Nutritional values
Nutritional value, per
831 Kcal
| Fibre | 8.9 gram fibers |
| Protein | 13.8 % |
| Carbohydrates | 24.5 % |
| Fat | 76.4 gram |
Ingredients
Salad
| 200 g | |
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Cherry tomatoes
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300 g |
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Cucumber
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1 |
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Fresh parsley
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50 g |
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Pine nuts
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50 g |
Dressing
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Lime fruit
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1 |
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Extra virgin olive oil
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3 tbsp |
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Ginger
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1 tsp |
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Salt
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½ tsp |
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A pinch sugar
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Black pepper
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Fresh green summer salad
Tackle the summer heat with our refreshing green summer salad. Our recipe uses crisp, juicy vegetables, creamy white cheese, and a crunchy pine nut topping. The true summer flavours come from the powerful lime and ginger dressing. Bring and share it with friends and family at your next outdoor gathering, or enjoy it as a tasty retreat on a warm afternoon.
Crisp vegetables mixed with white cheese and toasted pine nuts
Our green summer salad shines with a mix of crisp vegetables, creamy white cheese, and toasted pine nuts. This mix of simple ingredients and toppings will satisfy any summer salad cravings you might have.
We combine the refreshing crispness of finely sliced cucumber with plump and juicy cherry tomatoes. White cheese and toasted pine nuts add a wonderful textural contrast to the mix. So, you get fresh, soft, crunchy, and crisp all in one bite.
Fresh and zingy lime and ginger dressing
For the grand finale, we toss the salad with a zingy lime and ginger dressing. The lime adds a fresh and zingy element, while the ginger injects a slightly spicy, warm, and sweet note. The olive oil is mixed with a pinch of sugar, binding everything smoothly together. It is a dressing so good that it might just steal the spotlight from the salad!
Perfect pairings for your salad
On a relaxed summer evening, nothing beats a green summer salad paired with succulent meats and cold potato salads. Go through your favourite summer recipe collection, and you will probably find well-known barbecue dishes like spare ribs, burgers, or grilled sausages.
The zing of the green summer salad is the ideal match for the deep, savoury meats. The same goes for grilled fish or shrimp. In fact, grilled fish or shrimp tend to be enhanced by bright, citrusy flavours, making this green dish a wonderful companion. You can also try our spinach potato salad and cold pasta salad.
Experiment with different ingredients
Our mix of vegetables contributes a crisp and juicy element, but you can easily try different vegetables. Add diced avocado for a creamy, buttery texture, or include chopped red, yellow, or orange sweet peppers. Fresh parsley can be substituted with mint for a cool, refreshing note or basil for a sweeter and slightly more peppery flavour.
Play around with the dressing and replace the lime and ginger with a honey mustard blend. This adds a sweet and tangy element that pairs well with the white cheese and vegetables. You can also make a herb vinaigrette using olive oil, lemon juice, and finely chopped basil, parsley, and thyme. These fragrant herbs bring a garden-like aroma that is very fitting for the summer.
