Seasonal Vegetable Salad
2 servings
12 minutes
Seasonal vegetable salad is the embodiment of freshness and lightness in Russian cuisine. A simple yet exquisite combination of crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, fragrant greens, and spicy radishes offers a unique taste of summer. A light creamy sauce with mustard oil and sour cream adds tenderness and subtle spiciness, while garlic contributes a hint of zest. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish, complementing the main course with refreshing lightness. It evokes warm family evenings when loved ones gather around the table to enjoy nature's bounty. It is quick and easy to prepare, allowing everyone to savor the taste of natural and healthy ingredients.
1
Add lemon juice, sour cream, mustard oil, and mayonnaise to a deep bowl.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
- Mustard oil: 1 tablespoon
- Mayonnaise: 1 teaspoon
2
Mix
3
Chop the greens and add to the sauce.
- Georgian cress (tsitsmati): 1 bunch
- Cilantro: 0.5 bunch
- Dill: 0.5 bunch
4
To salt.
- Sea salt: to taste
5
Chop the cucumber finely.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
6
Add to the bowl and salt.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Sea salt: to taste
7
Add finely chopped radish.
- Radish: 7 pieces
8
Then add the finely chopped garlic.
- Garlic: 2 pieces
9
Chop the tomato coarsely and add salt.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Sea salt: to taste
10
Add to the salad.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
11
Mix thoroughly and serve.
