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Refreshing Summer Salad
Duration
20 min
Servings
For 4 People
Difficulty
medium
Ingredients
Servings:
4
- 1 packet Mediterranean greens mix (200g)
- 100 g Strawberry
- 50 g Raspberry
- 1 piece Cucumber (medium size)
- 100 g Cherry tomato
- 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
- 5 bunch Fresh mint
- 4 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.3 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Step-by-Step Preparation
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1
Start by preparing the greens for the salad. Gently wash the mixed Mediterranean greens under plenty of water and dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or over a clean kitchen towel. Ensuring your greens are dry will allow the dressing to coat them better.
2
Prepare the fruits and vegetables: Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and quarter them. Gently wash the raspberries and drain the water. Wash the cucumber and dice it into small cubes without peeling. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Remove the fresh mint leaves from their stems and finely chop them.
3
Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they turn slightly golden and release a pleasant aroma. Be careful not to burn them. Set the toasted pine nuts aside to cool so they retain their crunchiness.
4
For the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, grated fresh ginger, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or stir with a small spoon until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing reaches the desired consistency. You can taste and adjust to balance the flavor of the dressing.
5
Place the dried Mediterranean greens into a large salad bowl. Add the chopped strawberries, raspberries, cucumber cubes, cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh mint on top. Gently toss all the ingredients together. Just before serving, drizzle the prepared vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently again so all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
6
Transfer your prepared Refreshing Summer Salad onto serving plates. Serve by sprinkling the previously toasted crunchy pine nuts on top. If desired, you can add a visual touch with a few fresh mint leaves or a thin slice of lemon on the side.
Chef's Tips
- Add the dressing just before serving to maintain the freshness and crispness of your salad.
- Drying the greens thoroughly in a salad spinner or between paper towels ensures the dressing adheres better to the leaves and prevents the salad from becoming watery.
- Toast the pine nuts over medium heat while stirring constantly so that they brown evenly and do not burn.
Alternative & Optional Ingredients
- You can use other forest fruits such as blackberries or blueberries instead of raspberries.
- You can add a different texture and flavor by using finely chopped almonds or walnut kernels instead of pine nuts.
- You can increase the protein content by optionally adding cubes of fresh goat cheese or feta cheese to the salad.
Gourmet Recommendations
- You can add a more exotic and floral aroma to your dressing by adding a few drops of lavender honey.
- You can enhance the refreshing effect of the salad by sprinkling a very small amount of grated lemon zest over it while serving.
- You can take the sweet-sour balance to a richer dimension by adding 1 teaspoon of pomegranate molasses to your dressing.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving
Calories199 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrates11 g
Fat17 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugar 6 g
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