Chopped Winter Salad
4 servings
30 minutes
Chopped winter salad is a vibrant embodiment of Russian cuisine, combining freshness and rich flavors. The mix of crunchy cabbage, juicy pomegranate, sweet pear, and apple creates a harmony of textures and aromas, complemented by a spicy dressing of honey, red wine vinegar, and spices. Hazelnuts add a note of nutty depth, giving the salad special richness. The history of such a salad roots back to the tradition of winter dishes that used available seasonal ingredients capable of retaining their freshness even in cold months. This dish is perfect as a light dinner or as an accompaniment to meat and fish dishes or festive appetizers. Its balance of sweetness, acidity, and nutty notes makes it an indispensable element of winter feasts, filling the meal with warmth and coziness.
1
For the dressing, mix vinegar, honey, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Red wine vinegar: 0.1 glass
- Honey: 60 g
- Refined oil: 100 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Peel the pomegranate, cut the apple, pear, and cabbage.
- Grenades: 1 piece
- Apple: 0.5 piece
- Pears: 1 piece
- Red cabbage: 2 glasss
3
Mix all the ingredients.
- Mixed salad leaves: 100 g
- Roasted hazelnuts: 100 g