The zest of this salad is in the dressing, because the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and herbs has long become one of the classic options for vegetable salads. A spicy dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and mustard allows you to reveal the taste of familiar products in a new way and give the dish original notes. Try it!
Summary
| Cook Time | 15 mins |
| Total Time | 15 mins |
| Course | Salad |
| Servings (Default: 2) |
Ingredients
Ingredients- Bulgarian pepper – 240 g
- Cherry tomatoes – 200 g
- Cucumbers – 170 g
- Red onion – 120 g
- Lemon juice – 1-1.5 tbsp
- Olive oil – 5 tbsp
- Mustard – 1 teaspoon
- Fresh dill – a few branches
- Fresh parsley – a few twigs
- Sesame – 10 g
For the marinade:
- Water – 125 ml
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
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Pin Recipe Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients you need. Wash and dry lettuce leaves
- Prepare the onion marinade. Boil 125 ml of water, add salt and sugar. Mix everything well until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
- Peel the onion, cut into thin half rings, place in a hot marinade and leave for 10-12 minutes to soften its taste.
- Prepare a dressing. Combine olive oil, 1 tablespoon. a spoonful of lemon juice, mustard and a few pinches of salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Cut the bell peppers into small cubes. Cut the cucumbers into thin half rings or quarters. Cut the cherry tomatoes into 4 pieces. Chop the dill and parsley.
- Place the chopped vegetables and herbs in a salad bowl. Strain the onion, squeeze lightly and add to the vegetables. Pour in the prepared dressing.
- Mix everything well. Add sesame seeds and a little salt or lemon juice if desired. Save 1-2 pinches of sesame seeds for garnish
- To serve, line the bottom of a serving plate with lettuce, add lettuce and sprinkle with 1-2 more pinches of sesame seeds.
- Vegetable salad with mustard dressing is ready.
Bon Appetit!
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