Cold vegetable salad with spicy dressing

Cold Vegetable Salad with Spicy Dressing

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

I propose a delicious recipe for a cold vegetable salad, perfect for warm days or as a side dish for light lunches. This vibrant salad is not only healthy, but its spicy dressing adds a touch of freshness and a dash of culinary adventure. Let's get started!

Ingredients:
- 300 g fresh spinach
- 200 g green beans
- 200 g peas
- 1 large carrot
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 100 g cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 fresh chili peppers (or chili flakes, to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Step by step:

1. Preparing the vegetables: Start by cleaning and washing the spinach well. Make sure the leaves are fresh, without spots or signs of wilting. Then, trim the ends of the green beans and break them in half. Shell the peas, being careful not to crush them.

2. Blanching the vegetables: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. When the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until slightly crisp. Immediately add the peas to the same pot for one minute. Turn off the heat and drain the vegetables, then rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. This trick will preserve the vibrant colors and crunchy texture of the vegetables.

3. Cutting the vegetables: Grate the carrot, chop the bell pepper into small cubes, and slice the red onion thinly. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine all these ingredients in a large bowl, adding the fresh spinach as well.

4. Preparing the spicy dressing: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped chili (or chili flakes). Ensure the dressing is well combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Assembling the salad: Pour the spicy dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss so that all ingredients are evenly coated. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

6. Serving: You can serve this cold vegetable salad on a bed of spinach leaves or in individual bowls. A delicious option is to add some toasted pumpkin seeds or nuts for extra texture and flavor.

Possible variations: If you want to enhance the salad, you can add crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado for added creaminess. You can also experiment with different dressings, such as a garlic yogurt dressing or a tahini dressing.

This cold vegetable salad with spicy dressing is not only a simple and quick recipe, but it will also bring a splash of color and health to your table. Try it and let yourself be carried away by its flavors!

 Ingredients: finely chopped spinach leaves, 300 g. green beans, 80 g. young pea pods, 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 onion finely sliced lengthwise. Sauce: peanut oil, 2 tablespoons, 1 clove of crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, finely chopped chili pepper, dried coconut pulp, 2 teaspoons, vinegar, 1 tablespoon, water, 1 tablespoon.