Summer Salad with Spicy Quenelle
Ingredients:
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh corn kernels, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, form quenelles of spicy quark (a type of soft cow’s milk cheese) and place on top of the salad.
- Serve and enjoy!
Spicy Quenelle:
- 1 cup quark (soft cow’s milk cheese)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the quark, chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, form quenelles of the spicy quark mixture.
- Place the quenelles on top of the salad and serve.
Verdict and Serving Suggestions:
This Summer Salad with Spicy Quenelle is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy a light but filling meal. The mix of fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese create a mix of flavors that complement each other perfectly. The quenelle of spicy quark adds a nice heat to the dish and makes it a little more exciting. Serve this salad as a side dish or as a main course with some crusty bread on the side.
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