Norrskenssallad (northern Lights Salad)

Norrskenssallad, or Northern Lights Salad, is a refreshing and vibrant dish inspired by the natural beauty of the Nordic region. This salad is a perfect combination of fresh and colorful ingredients that will brighten up any meal.

Norrskenssallad (northern Lights Salad)

Ingredients

  • 1 head of butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup of fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the torn butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh dill.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  5. Divide the salad into serving plates and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large salad bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Norrskenssallad as a light and refreshing starter for a Nordic-inspired meal, or pair it with grilled fish or chicken for a complete and healthy dinner.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add some toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nuttiness.

Cost

$10