Best 3 Indian Summer Salad Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover the vibrant Indian Summer Salad, a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will transport you to the heart of this vibrant cuisine. This delectable salad showcases a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables, each carefully chosen for its unique contribution to the overall symphony of flavors. From the crisp crunch of cucumbers and radishes to the sweet juiciness of tomatoes and the earthy depth of bell peppers, every bite is a celebration of nature's bounty. Topped with a zesty dressing that brings together tangy tamarind, aromatic cumin, and a hint of heat from green chilies, this salad promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of India with this refreshing and wholesome salad, perfect for a light lunch, a delightful side dish, or a vibrant addition to your next potluck. Explore the detailed recipe and uncover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, along with variations and additional recipes that offer exciting twists on this classic dish.

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INDIAN SUMMER SALAD

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This is a wonderful salad! This is NOT Indian as in curry----but rather Indian, as in American Native. Very simple, looks beautiful, and yummy!! You make the salad, then make the Avery Salad Dressing to pour over the whole salad...let sit about 1 hr. in the fridge to marinate before you serve it, and POOF! It'll be gone before you know it. Promise! I found this recipe many years ago, in a little craft magazine they called "Work Basket".NOTE! The prep time does NOT include the 1 hr. sitting-in-the-fridge time.

Provided by silly sally

Categories Corn

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups cooked whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 sprig fresh dill
3/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

Salad:.
Combine corn, celery, tomatoes, green pepper and dill.
Pour dressing over all.
Let marinate about 1 hour before serving.
Place in bowl lined with salad greens, such as lettuce leaves, if desired.
Garnish with onion rings and dill.
Dressing:.
Combine all ingredients.
Beat with rotary beater or shake well until well blended.
Makes 1 cup.

INDIAN SUMMER SALAD

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This is a very pretty and healthy salad with a slight tang from the grapefruit and not a lot of dressing. This is a low sodium heart healthy salad. The Splenda/sugar will need adjusting depending on how much tangy you would like this salad to have. The 30 minute chill time is not included.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 carrot, shredded
1 zucchini, shredded
1 grapefruit, cut into bite size pieces
6 -8 basil leaves, cut into ribbons
1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
1 -3 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute, depends on taste and how sweet the grapefruit is
1 tablespoon olive oil
pepper

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and chill 30 minutes.
Enjoy!

INDIAN SUMMER SALAD

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Categories Fruit Leafy Green No-Cook Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

Serves 4.
Hearts of Romaine, chopped to 1"
Mache, stems taken off.
Jicama, cut into matchsticks.
One seeded pomegranate.
3 perfectly ripe avocados, diced.
One Papaya and One Mango, diced.
a few sprigs of mint and coriander, finely chopped.
one quarter vidalia onion, diced fine.
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped fine.
1/4 cup pistachios
Quick Chipotle Vinegarette dressing:
1 part Goya Salsa Taquera
1 part Extra Virgin olive oil
1/2 part Balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and Fresh Ground White Pepper to taste
If possible, make the Salsa Taquera fresh by blending tomatillos, arbol peppers, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, salt,a dash of red wine vinegar and a squeeze of lemon.

Steps:

Combine ingredients for salad. Combine ingredients for dressing, shaking well. Dress the salad as close to serving time as possible. SERVING OPTIONS: with grilled chicken, with scallops and shrimp, with char grilled steak or with house made black bean burger grilled and then cut and flash pan fried with some plantains and sugar. In October, I prepare this and present it around butternut squash centered with black beans and topped with diced onion. A huge party hit!

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size and have a deep red color.
If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried mint is more concentrated.
You can add other vegetables to this salad, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or radishes.
If you want a more substantial salad, you can add some cooked chicken or fish.
This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can also make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This Indian summer salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish for a barbecue, this salad is sure to please everyone.

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