Vegetable salad with suluguni cheese

3 servings

15 minutes

Vegetable salad with suluguni cheese is a vibrant dish of Caucasian cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables with the spiciness of cheese flavor. Suluguni, a traditional Georgian cheese, adds a delicate texture and slight saltiness to the salad, complementing crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic greens. Mustard oil and sour cream create a subtle balance of flavors, making the salad hearty yet light. The origins of this dish lie in Caucasian traditions where fresh seasonal products play a key role. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish on summer days, refreshing and satisfying or as a side to meat dishes. Its rich taste and simplicity of preparation make it an ideal choice for festive and everyday menus.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 227.5
• Proteins: 7.7g
• Fats: 19.4g
• Carbohydrates: 6.2g

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 200 g
• Suluguni cheese: 80 g
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Dill: 30 g
• Watercress: 30 g
• Radish: 130 g
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Mustard oil: 1.5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Clean and slice the cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 200 g

2. Chop the suluguni finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Suluguni cheese: 80 g

3. Finely chop the dill and watercress.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 30 g
   • Watercress: 30 g

4. Put cucumbers and greens in a deep bowl.

5. Add finely chopped radish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Radish: 130 g

6. Add finely chopped tomato.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

7. To salt.

8. Add sour cream and mustard oil. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
   • Mustard oil: 1.5 tablespoon

9. Add cheese and mix thoroughly again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Suluguni cheese: 80 g

10. Serve in portions on a plate.