Crisp & Refreshing Chicory, Apple, and Cucumber Salad
A Zesty Side Dish! Chicory, Apple, and Cucumber Salad with Salad Dressing (Perfect with Tonkatsu)
This chicory, apple, and cucumber salad, enhanced with a simple salad dressing, is the perfect side dish to cut through the richness of fried foods like tonkatsu. It offers a refreshing and clean palate cleanser, making your meal truly enjoyable.
Chicory, Apple, Cucumber Salad Ingredients
- 1 bunch Chicory greens
- 1/2 Apple
- 1/3 Cucumber
Zesty Salad Dressing
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.3 Pinch Salt
- Sesame seeds (ground)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.3 Pinch Salt
- Sesame seeds (ground)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients listed for this recipe. Measuring them accurately now will ensure a smooth cooking process and a delicious outcome.
Step 2
For a serving of two, you’ll need about a generous handful of chicory greens. If you’re using baby chicory, it will be even more tender and less bitter, making it a delightful choice.
Step 3
Wash the chicory thoroughly by soaking it in water with a bit of baking soda. This is a great way to ensure your greens are clean and fresh.
Step 4
Once washed, roughly chop the chicory into four large pieces. Cutting them too small might diminish the pleasant texture.
Step 5
Slice the cucumber on a bias (at an angle). This shape helps to maintain its crispness and makes for an attractive presentation.
Step 6
Slice the apple into similar-sized pieces as the cucumber. Thinly sliced rounds work well. Since you’ll be dressing and serving this immediately, you don’t need to soak the apple slices in sugar water to prevent browning.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared chicory, sliced cucumber, and apple slices. Ensure there’s enough room in the bowl to toss everything gently.
Step 8
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and ground sesame seeds. Mixing them well will create a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
Step 9
Finally, pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the ingredients. It’s best to toss just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh. Enjoy your vibrant salad!
