Vegetable salad with orange sauce
4 servings
90 minutes
Vegetable salad with orange sauce is the embodiment of freshness and lightness of European cuisine. Its bright taste arises from the harmonious combination of crispy white cabbage, juicy carrots, and fragrant Antonovka apples. Walnuts add a pleasant texture and richness, while the sauce made from fresh orange juice and olive oil brings a subtle citrus tang and velvetiness. This salad not only refreshes but also energizes, making it an ideal choice for a light snack or as an accompaniment to a main dish. It is suitable for vegetarian diets and pairs well with baked fish or chicken. Due to its simplicity in preparation and availability of ingredients, this salad can easily be included in everyday menus while enjoying its vibrant taste and health benefits.
1
First, prepare the sauce: mix the juice of one large orange with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Finely chop fresh white cabbage (1/2 small head or 1/3 large), lightly salt it, and actively knead with your hands. If the cabbage is young – knead gently; if it's mature with thick veins – knead more vigorously.
- White cabbage: 0.5 piece
- Salt: to taste
3
Grate one fresh carrot finely on a large grater.
- Carrot: 1 piece
4
Cut a large apple, better of the 'Antonovka' variety, into pieces with the skin.
- Antonov apples: 1 piece
5
Lightly roast a handful of walnuts in a hot pan and crush them.
- Walnuts: to taste
6
Mix all ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste, and dress with orange sauce. Let the salad sit for an hour. With young cabbage – 30 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Oranges: 1 piece
7
Divide into portioned salad bowls and garnish with a sprig of greenery.
- Green: 1 bunch