Salad with suluguni cheese

1 serving

10 minutes

Salad with suluguni cheese is a vibrant reflection of Caucasian cuisine, where fresh ingredients harmoniously combine to create a rich, refreshing taste. The dish's origins trace back to Georgia, where suluguni is one of the main cheeses of national gastronomy. In this recipe, the delicate texture of suluguni is complemented by crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic greens – spinach, tarragon, and dill. Mustard and olive oils add zest to the dish, while a mix of ground peppers with lemon zest adds spicy freshness. This salad is an ideal accompaniment to meat dishes or a light dinner that awakens the appetite and reveals the rich flavor traditions of the Caucasus.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 449.5
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 39.5g
• Carbohydrates: 10.8g

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 0.5 pc
• Large cherry tomatoes: 4 pc
• Fresh spinach leaves: 0.5 bunch
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Tarragon: 5 sprig
• Lightly salted suluguni cheese: 50 g
• Mustard oil: 0.5 tbsp
• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground pepper mixture with lemon zest: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the cucumber.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 0.5 piece

2. Cut into small cubes and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

3. Chop the spinach leaves finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh spinach leaves: 0.5 bunch

4. Chop the tomatoes finely and add a little salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Large cherry tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Cut the suluguni into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lightly salted suluguni cheese: 50 g

6. Chop the dill finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 bunch

7. Finely chop the tarragon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tarragon: 5 sprig

8. Combine the ingredients in a deep bowl.

9. Dress with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon

10. Add mustard oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mustard oil: 0.5 tablespoon

11. Mix and season with a blend of ground peppers.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground pepper mixture with lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon