Fresh vegetable salad with cheese and mustard dressing

2 servings

15 minutes

Fresh vegetable salad with cheese-mustard dressing is the embodiment of simplicity and flavor in European cuisine. It features tender lettuce leaves, crunchy cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, complemented by spicy onion and fresh herbs. The highlight of the dish is its dressing, where the sharpness of mustard harmonizes with the creamy softness of sour cream and the rich aroma of parmesan. This combination makes the salad both light and rich. It is perfect as a refreshing side to main dishes or as a standalone snack. The recipe's roots can be found in Mediterranean culinary traditions, where fresh vegetables and aromatic dressings play a key role. This salad will be a bright decoration for any table, offering freshness and richness of flavor to everyone who tries it.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 349
• Proteins: 19.9g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 21.8g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): to taste
• Iceberg lettuce: 250 g
• Cucumbers: 200 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
• Onion: 100 g
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Sour cream: 4 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Mustard: 1 tbsp
• Parmesan cheese: 80 g

Cooking steps

1. We tear the washed lettuce leaves by hand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce: 250 g

2. We add chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
   • Cucumbers: 200 g
   • Onion: 100 g

3. Add finely chopped parsley and cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander):  to taste

4. Grate the parmesan on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 80 g

5. In a separate bowl, we prepare the dressing: mix grated cheese, minced garlic, sour cream, and mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 80 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 1 tablespoon

6. We prepare the salad and mix it thoroughly. We serve it at the table.