To beat the scorching heat, we look up some scrumptious salad recipes, served up by popular diners across the city for you to try out at home, this summer.
Feta Khao Beta Salad by Chef Bimal Mahajan, The Brewhive: This salad makes for a refreshing appetiser.
Ingredients
Method: Cut the watermelon into 4 cm cubes, and scoop out a portion from each, making the cube resemble a cup. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt and black pepper, to make a dressing. Put the watermelon cubes in a bowl, pour the dressing and chopped mint over it, and toss. Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad and stir gently. Put small portions of cheese into each watermelon cube, and garnish with shredded almonds and rocket leaves.
Salad Stolichny with yellow coral by Chef Pradip Sardar, The Myx Bar & Kitchen: This Russian salad has all the goodness of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Ingredients:
Method: Chop the blanched carrots and potatoes into small cubes, and the French beans into 2-inch portions. Add the green peas, chicken salami, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and some salt and pepper for taste. Stir all the ingredients and garnish with slices of rockmelon, yellow coral and dill.
For the yellow coral: Use carrot paste, refined oil and refined flour to make a mixture. Put some oil in a saucepan, and spread the liquid mixture till it dries.
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Insalata Caprese by Chef Abhijit Bhaumick, Serafina: This classic Italian Salad from Campania is rich in antioxidants and calcium, and makes for a healthy snack.
Method: Chop the cheese and tomato in round slices, and marinate with sea salt, black pepper and olive oil. Arrange them on a plate. Garnish with basil leaves, pesto sauce and balsamic reduction drops.
Grilled Teriyaki Salad by Chef Manoj Rajbanshi, Momo I Am: This Japanese salad makes for a wholesome snack.
Ingredients:
Method: Grill the chicken with teriyaki sauce. In a bowl, mix the iceberg lettuce, Roman lettuce, cucumber, mushrooms and add drops of flavoured oil, salt, pepper and lime juice. Add the chicken pieces, toss and serve.
Som Tom Thai by Chef Dilip Rajbangshi, Wasabee: This salad made by the Lao Tribe of East Asia, aids in weight-loss.
Method: Take the 170 gm of raw, shredded papaya, tomato and carrot, and some chopped beans; add salt, lemon juice, palm sugar and Birds Eye red chilli and mix well. Add 3-4 chopped garlic cloves. Garnish with peanuts.