Vibrant and Crunchy Salad with Fragrant Sauce: A Must-Try Recipe

 

Are you looking for something fresh, tasty, and packed with vitamins and fiber for your dinner table? Look no further! This vibrant salad, accompanied by a delightfully fragrant sauce and easy-to-make Spanish-style bruschetta, is a feast for the senses. Made from simple, inexpensive ingredients, this dish is not only healthy but also incredibly flavorful. The combination of crunchy vegetables and a creamy, tangy sauce will have you making this recipe again and again. Let’s dive into the recipe that promises a delicious and nutritious addition to your meals.

Ingredients for the Salad:

Cabbage, 300-400g

Red cabbage, 300-400g

1/2 onion

1 yellow bell pepper

1 tomato

1 cucumber

1 green apple

1 carrot

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Ingredients for the Sauce:

80g sour cream

40g mayonnaise

30g mustard

1 clove of garlic, minced

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Bruschetta:

1 bread or baguette

Olive oil for brushing

Dill and parsley, finely chopped (use only parsley if you’re not a fan of dill)

1 clove of garlic, minced

Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the cabbage, red cabbage, onion, yellow pepper, tomato, cucumber, green apple, and carrot. Place all the sliced vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.

Dress the Salad: Pour the sauce over the sliced vegetables in the mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.

Prepare the Bruschetta: Slice the bread or baguette and brush each slice with olive oil. Sprinkle minced garlic, chopped dill, and parsley over the slices. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy.

This salad, rich in flavor and crunch, along with the aromatic bruschetta, makes for an easy and tasty dinner option. The sauce, with its perfect blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, and garlic, turns out very fragrant, elevating the salad to new heights. Whether you’re a salad lover or just looking for something new and exciting, this recipe is definitely worth trying.

Dear friends, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this recipe! Do you enjoy these types of salads as much as we do? Feel free to share your experiences and any variations you might have tried in the comments. Here’s to a healthy, tasty, and vibrant meal that’s sure to delight everyone at the table!