Italian salad
4 servings
10 minutes
Italian salad is a harmonious blend of flavors characteristic of sunny Italy. Smoked sausage adds richness to the dish, while parmesan provides a delicate salty note. Fresh cucumber and carrot offer a crunchy texture, and sweet corn softens the overall taste. Dressed with mayonnaise, the salad becomes tender and balanced. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or light festive snacks where one can enjoy the combination of traditional ingredients. The salad may be inspired by simple and nutritious Italian snacks valued for their freshness and rich flavors. It is ideal as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to the main dinner with a glass of white wine.
1
Cut the dish components into thin strips, grate the carrot coarsely. Add everything to the salad bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix thoroughly.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Smoked sausage: 100 g
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 100 g
- Canned sweetcorn: 1 jar
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Add mayonnaise preferably just before serving, as cucumber releases juice and it's better for the salad not to be dressed in advance.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
