Zen Garden Salad (禅园沙拉)

禅园沙拉 (Zen Garden Salad) is a refreshing and nutritious dish inspired by Taoist principles of balance and harmony. This salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, creating a peaceful and satisfying dining experience.

Zen Garden Salad (禅园沙拉)

Ingredients

  • 1 head of lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Sprinkle the sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and sesame seeds over the salad.
  3. Toss the salad gently to mix all the ingredients.
  4. Divide the salad into individual serving bowls 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
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Serving bowls

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Zen Garden Salad as a light and refreshing appetizer or as a side dish with your favorite Taoist-inspired main course.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, drizzle the salad with a light vinaigrette dressing before serving.

Cost

$10