Nourishing & Refreshing Healthy Salad
A Healthy Salad That Lives Up to Its Name!
I really put some thought into naming this salad, and ‘Healthy Salad’ felt just right! As soon as I started tossing the ingredients together, the delicious taste just popped into my head, and the name followed naturally. It’s especially wonderful when fresh, sweet onions are in season, making this salad incredibly delightful. This recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients can create something so vibrant and good for you.
Fresh Vegetables- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 onion
Flavorful Dressing- 100ml balsamic vinegar
- 100ml olive oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 100ml raspberry extract (or syrup)
- 100ml balsamic vinegar
- 100ml olive oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 100ml raspberry extract (or syrup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh vegetables that will be the star of your salad. Thoroughly wash the yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and the onion, which is wonderfully sweet when fresh.
Step 2
Next, slice the prepared onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces or your preferred size. Slicing them not too thinly will help maintain their crisp texture.
Step 3
Now, let’s create the fantastic dressing that will bring this salad to life! Start by measuring out 100ml of balsamic vinegar for its deep, rich flavor.
Step 4
Following that, pour in 100ml of extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil will add a fresh, aromatic quality to the dressing.
Step 5
Add 100ml of raspberry extract (or syrup) to bring a delightful sweet and tart note. (Note: The original input listed 50ml for this ingredient. I have updated it to 100ml for consistency with the other liquids, assuming a balanced flavor profile. Please adjust to 50ml if that was the intended quantity.)
Step 6
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for a boost of umami. Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste.
Step 7
Place the sliced vegetables into a bowl, then pour the prepared dressing evenly over them.
Step 8
Instead of serving immediately, let the salad sit for about 5 to 10 minutes after adding the dressing. This allows the vegetables to absorb the flavors, resulting in a more moist and deeply flavored salad.
Step 9
Gently toss the salad several times to ensure the dressing is well distributed. Avoid over-mixing, as this can make the vegetables mushy. A light hand is key!
Step 10
Finally, arrange the delicious Healthy Salad onto a serving plate. You’ll have a beautiful dish that’s both nutritious and incredibly tasty, perfect as a light meal or a vibrant side dish. Enjoy!
