European
Hungary - Side Dishes
Zöldsaláta
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp Hungarian green leaf salad tossed in a delicate sweet-sour lemon and vinegar dressing with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 1 head tender butterhead or romaine lettuce, washed and torn
- • 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- • 3 tbsp mild white vinegar or lemon juice
- • 1 tbsp caster sugar, 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt, freshly ground pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash lettuce leaves thoroughly in cold water and spin dry. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a salad bowl with radishes and spring onion.
2
Phase 2
Whisk vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt, and oil in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves completely into a glossy dressing.
3
Phase 3
Drizzle the dressing over the crisp leaves just before serving and toss lightly with salad servers.
4
Phase 4
Season with a grind of fresh black pepper and serve immediately as a refreshing contrast to rich paprika dishes.