Cucumber & Berry Salad with Urfa & Sesame ๐ฅ
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@ottolenghi (Guardian, 17 June โ23)
What would summer be without the sweet sensations of seasonal fruit? They pair wonderfully with cheeses, rich meats, enhance sauces, and we all know the wonders they work in smoothies, preserves and desserts of all kinds!๐ They also add an irresistible freshness and balance to salads, and OOHHHH MYYY this salad!! The inspiration came from Doloresโs
@malabar_road post a few weeks ago, and rose meteorically to the top of my summer salad list.๐๐ฅ
Although one may not associate Ottolenghi with โquick and easy,โ this salad is exactly that and so much more, requiring minimal efforts in return for explosive flavors! Cucumber, red onion, berries (here, strawberries & raspberries but feel free to try others) olive & toasted sesame oils, lemon juice, maple syrup and sea salt are tossed and macerated for 5 minutes. The mixture is placed on a serving platter and the rocket (arugula) is tossed in the remaining dressing before joining the cucumber & berries on the platter. To serve, the salad is drizzled with toasted sesame oil - the magic touch ๐ช๐คฉ - topped with urfa chili, sesame seeds and a pinch of flaky salt (forgot to add sesame seeds before taking the photo ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ).
Our visiting friend Laszlo
@simlaszlo was dubious at this veggie-fruity combo, but was more than pleasantly surprised and eagerly asked for a second helping! Donโt you love these tasty revelations?
Succulent and refreshing sweet-savory contrasts, boosted by the nutty umami notes of the toasted sesame oil. A summer salad not to be missed! ๐
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