Gourmet Rainbow Salad with Fresh Cheese
A colorful and vitamin-packed salad that delights the palate with its crisp, fresh vegetables. Perfect for light meals, it combines texture and flavor in a simple and elegant Mediterranean harmony.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 7 oz thinly sliced red cabbage
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 5 oz fresh or canned corn
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 5 oz fresh cheese (such as goat cheese or ricotta)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional fresh herbs (parsley, mint)
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- 1
Start by preparing all the vegetables. Finely slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
- 2
Cut the tomatoes into small, uniform cubes and lightly seed them to avoid excess moisture.
- 3
Grate the carrots using a medium grater. If using canned corn, drain it thoroughly.
- 4
Cut the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- 5
In a large salad bowl, arrange all the prepared vegetables: red cabbage as the base, followed by carrots, tomatoes, corn, and cucumber.
- 6
Pour the fresh lemon juice over the mixture and toss gently.
- 7
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 8
Crumble the fresh cheese over the salad in generous pieces. Add fresh herbs if desired.
- 9
Serve immediately or let it rest for a few minutes in the refrigerator for extra freshness.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an even tastier salad, prepare it 15 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld. The fresh cheese should sit at room temperature for a few minutes before adding for a better texture.
