Shlada Khadra (Mixed Green Salad)
This vibrant Moroccan Shlada Khadra is a refreshing mixed green salad, bursting with the crisp textures of fresh vegetables and the bright, aromatic flavors of herbs. Dressed simply with lemon and olive oil, it offers a delightful balance of tang and richness, making it a perfect light accompaniment to any meal.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 15 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
- Per portie
- 107 kcal
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 1 stromaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 stcucumber, diced
- 2 sttomato, diced
- 0,5 stred onion, thinly sliced
- 4 stradish, thinly sliced
- 0,25 kopjefresh parsley, chopped
- 2 elfresh mint, chopped
dressing
- 3 ellemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 elextra virgin olive oil
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
Keukengerei
Large salad bowl · Small mixing bowl · Whisk · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Salad spinner (optioneel) · Mandoline slicer (optioneel)
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Thoroughly wash and dry the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, parsley, and mint.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Drying your greens and vegetables completely is crucial to prevent a watery dressing and ensure it adheres properly, enhancing flavor.
- 2
Finely chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer it to a large salad bowl.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 3
Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into uniform, small pieces.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: For a less watery salad, you can deseed the tomatoes before dicing.
- 4
Thinly slice the red onion and radishes.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: Use a mandoline for ultra-thin, consistent slices of red onion and radish, which improves texture and distributes flavor evenly.
- 5
Add the diced cucumber, tomatoes, sliced red onion, and radishes to the large salad bowl with the lettuce.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 6
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: For the freshest flavor, chop herbs just before adding them to the salad.
- 7
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the vegetables in the salad bowl.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Always use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; bottled juice often has a duller taste.
- 9
Whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously until well emulsified and thoroughly combined.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Taste the dressing at this stage and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference before adding it to the salad.
- 10
Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the vegetables and herbs in the large salad bowl.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 11
Gently toss the salad using salad servers or clean hands until all ingredients are uniformly coated with the dressing.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: Toss the salad just before serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- 12
Serve the Shlada Khadra immediately as a refreshing side dish.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 106,9kcal
- Eiwit
- 2,6g
- Koolhydraten
- 10,4g
- Vet
- 7,2g
- Vezels
- 3g
- Suiker
- 4,9g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
This vibrant salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, tagines, or as part of a larger mezze spread. For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or a few crumbled feta cheese pieces (if not strictly vegan). A light, crisp white wine or mint tea would complement this dish beautifully.
Store any leftover undressed salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Store the dressing in a separate airtight container.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh and is not suitable for reheating.