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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and sesame seeds over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to mix all the ingredients.
- 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