Recipe: Salad in a Minute! 🥗
Description:
My cousin Anju shared this quick and delightful salad recipe with me, which she lovingly calls “Mixed Salad.” However, I’ve taken the liberty to rename it ‘Salad in a Minute’ for its simplicity and speediness. Give it a try, and perhaps you’ll want to call it ‘Instant Salad’ too!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 265.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 12.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4g
- Cholesterol Content: 168.8mg
- Sodium Content: 711.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.3g
- Protein Content: 15.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Corn |
| 1 | Hard-boiled eggs |
| 2 | Lettuce leaves |
| 1 | Potato |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Gather all the ingredients needed for the salad, ensuring they are fresh and ready to use.
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Boil Eggs:
- Begin by boiling the eggs until they are hard-boiled. Once done, peel and set aside for later use.
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Prep Vegetables:
- Wash and chop the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces, and dice the potato into small cubes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the corn, chopped lettuce leaves, and diced potato until well combined.
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Seasoning:
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad mixture according to your taste preferences.
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Dressing:
- Drizzle your favorite dressing over the salad. Thousand Island dressing works great, but feel free to use any dressing of your choice.
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Final Touch:
- Arrange the hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad as a garnish.
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Serve:
- Your ‘Salad in a Minute’ is now ready to be served and enjoyed! Serve it fresh and delight your taste buds with this quick and nutritious dish.
Tips:
- For added flavor and texture, you can incorporate other vegetables like diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers into the salad.
- Experiment with different dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, or Italian dressing to customize the flavor according to your liking.
- To make this salad more filling, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu as a protein option.
- This salad can be served as a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own. Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or as a healthy snack any time of the day!
- Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients based on your personal preferences and dietary needs.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up this flavorful and nutritious ‘Salad in a Minute’ to satisfy your cravings for a quick and healthy meal. Enjoy the freshness and goodness of this delightful dish with every bite!
