Winter Light Salad Recipe
Today, I’m excited to share a recipe for a light winter salad. After indulging in rich, festive dishes and desserts over the past month, I find myself craving salads that are fresh and light.
This particular salad is crunchy, aromatic, and has a hint of sweetness. It is both vegetarian and vegan-friendly, packed with vitamins, and also budget-friendly. With few calories, it’s an excellent choice if you’re watching your diet.
Ingredients
For 4 Servings:
Salad:
– Iceberg lettuce: 400g
– Carrot: 200g
– Apple: 1 piece
– Roughly chopped roasted almonds: 40g
– Celery: 1 bunch
– Chopped parsley: 1 bunch
Dressing:
– Olive oil: 2 tbsp
– Orange juice: 3 tbsp
– Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
– Lemon zest: 1 tsp
– Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
– Honey: 1 tsp
– Sesame seeds: 1 tsp
– Coarse salt (or to taste): 1 tsp
– Pepper (or to taste): 1/4 tsp
Preparation
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
1. Prepare the Salad
Thinly slice the lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl. Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the bowl. Core and chop the apple into reasonably sized pieces and add these as well. Roughly crush the roasted almonds and chop the herbs, then incorporate them into the salad.
2. Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Drizzle this mixture over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Serving
Serve the salad immediately. Enjoy this light, nutritious dish that perfectly balances simplicity and flavor, ideal for a refreshing meal during the winter.
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