Crisp and Flavorful Salad Recipe: A Delightful Journey of Health and Taste

This delightful salad creation with crispy bruschetta will tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body with essential nutrients. Perfect for health-conscious food enthusiasts!

Ingredients:

  • 10-14 ounces (300-400g) white cabbage
  • 1/2 onion
  • 10-14 ounces (300-400g) red cabbage
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 green apple
  • 1 carrot
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper For the dressing:
  • 2.8 ounces (80g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1.4 ounces (40g) mayonnaise (preferably homemade without oil)
  • 1.1 ounces (30g) mustard
  • 1 clove garlic For the bruschetta:
  • 1 loaf of bread or baguette
  • Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Finely shred the white cabbage and place it in a large bowl.
  2. Add chopped onion, red cabbage, and diced yellow bell pepper to the bowl.
  3. Incorporate diced tomato, cucumber, and green apple into the mixture.
  4. Grate the carrot and add it to the bowl.
  5. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, and crushed garlic. Mix well.
  7. Add the garlic-infused dressing to the vegetable and apple mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure an even coating of the dressing.
  9. Slice the bread or baguette into thin pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Drizzle olive oil over the slices of bread.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Finely chop parsley and mix it with olive oil, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  13. Spread the parsley mixture over the toasted bread slices.
  14. Serve the crispy bruschetta alongside the vibrant salad.
  15. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures!