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Cool Green salad

It’s always good to soak in summer spirit with kids and engage in their activities. After all “An empty mind is a Devil’s workshop.” This recipe comes straight from my heart – dedicated to my daughter, who is fond of cucumbers. I made a uinque blend of Mexican and Indian salads in this recipe.
An easy green salad which actually doesn’t involve greens (leaves) but still is green enough for our heart, eyes, bones ,water content and nutrition. It has the butter (good fat) of avocadoes, sodium from cucumbers, minerals from armenian cucumbers which together give healthy skin and cool water in summers. I have added mozzarella cheese (soft packed lump) to increase the protein content. Also armenian cucumbers are actually not a type of cucumbers but are from a squash family. They resemble a snake gourd (“tori” in hindi) but are actually called “kakdi” in hindi. Include them for higher water content and cooling effect in your diet.
Let’s check this easy recipe now..

 

 

INGREDIENTS:
1. Armenian cucumbers (kakdi) – 2 long, julienned
2. Persian cucumbers (or any other type of kheera) – 3 small sliced
3. Avocado (mexican fruit) – 1 whole pitted and sliced
4. Lemon juice – 3 tsp
5. Black pepper (kali mirch) – 1/2 tsp
6. Mozzarella cheese crumbled or shredded (soft lump) – 4 tbsp
7. Roma Tomatoes (grape or cherry preferred) – chopped in small pieces (for garnishing)
8. Himalayan rock salt (kala namak) – 1 tsp or to taste

 

 

METHOD:
| Preparation time : 20 mins | Serving size : 4 persons |

1. Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired. I have a soft peeler to peel such thin-skinned vegetables. You may slice them directly too. I sliced the cucumbers in circles and armenian (kakdi) in long slices.

On a transparent cutting board

2. Cut the ripe avocado(an avocado which is dark green from outside and is soft and tight like tomatoes) in half. Slice long slices from it and remove the seed. I presented the salad in two ways. So for a mix of salad , you can just mash the avocado with a fork and for a pick-type salad you can slice it as per your wish.
salad ing
sliced

3. In one plate I arranged a peacock-style salad with slices. Squeeze some lemon juice, sprinkled black pepper and Himalayan salt. Grate the fresh mozzarella on it with a shredder.
arranged

lemon squeezed

lemon and black pepper added

cheese

Fresh mozzarella added

done

4. In the bowl salad, I mixed lemon juice with the mashed avoacado. Then added the chopped cucumbers. Here you can chop them finely too. Add some fresh mozzarella . Then add the grape/cherry tomatoes (preferred) or the finely cubed roma tomatoes for garnishing. In the end add the black pepper and himalayan salt, if needed.
mashed with lemon

done

You can add or subtract the choice of your vegetables /fruits in this recipe except for leaves. Also using cheese is not mandatory, it can be igonored. My daughter loved the platter style of salad, where she get to choose and pick them.

 

This recipe too is my (1st post ) contribution in the Blogging Marathon #90 hosted by Sandhya under the Kid’s delight- eventΒ themedΒ on summer salads.Β  Β If you want to know more about it , please check : Blogging Marathon .

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You may also like my other salad recipes : Raw Preps

Till then keep enjoying summer with salads ….
πŸ™‚

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Cool Green salad
It's always good to soak in summer spirit with kids and engage in their activities. After all "An empty mind is a Devil's workshop." This recipe comes straight from my heart - dedicated to my daughter, who is fond of cucumbers. I made a uinque blend of Mexican and Indian salads in this recipe. An easy green salad which actually doesn't involve greens (leaves) but still is green enough for our heart, eyes, bones ,water content and nutrition. It has the butter (good fat) of avocadoes, sodium from cucumbers, minerals from armenian cucumbers which together give healthy skin and cool water in summers. I have added mozzarella cheese (soft packed lump) to increase the protein content. Also armenian cucumbers are actually not a type of cucumbers but are from a squash family. They resemble a snake gourd ("tori" in hindi) but are actually called "kakdi" in hindi. Include them for higher water content and cooling effect in your diet. Let's check this easy recipe now..
Course Raw Dishes
Cuisine Indian, Mexican
Keyword Avocado, Blogging marathon, Cucumbers, Healthy, Indian, Mexican
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Passive Time 0 mins
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 3 Persian cucumbers - small sliced or any other type of kheera
  • 1 Avocado - whole pitted and sliced mexican fruit
  • 3 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper kali mirch
  • 4 tbsp Mozzarella cheese crumbled or shredded soft lump
  • 1/2 cup Roma Tomatoes - chopped small pieces grape or cherry preferred, for garnishing
  • 1 tsp Himalayan rock salt - or to taste kala namak
Course Raw Dishes
Cuisine Indian, Mexican
Keyword Avocado, Blogging marathon, Cucumbers, Healthy, Indian, Mexican
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Passive Time 0 mins
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 3 Persian cucumbers - small sliced or any other type of kheera
  • 1 Avocado - whole pitted and sliced mexican fruit
  • 3 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper kali mirch
  • 4 tbsp Mozzarella cheese crumbled or shredded soft lump
  • 1/2 cup Roma Tomatoes - chopped small pieces grape or cherry preferred, for garnishing
  • 1 tsp Himalayan rock salt - or to taste kala namak
Instructions
  1. Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired. I have a soft peeler to peel such thin-skinned vegetables. You may slice them directly too. I sliced the cucumbers in circles and armenian (kakdi) in long slices.
  2. Cut the ripe avocado(an avocado which is dark green from outside and is soft and tight like tomatoes) in half. Slice long slices from it and remove the seed. I presented the salad in two ways. So for a mix of salad , you can just mash the avocado with a fork and for a pick-type salad you can slice it as per your wish.
  3. In one plate I arranged a peacock-style salad with slices. Squeeze some lemon juice, sprinkled black pepper and Himalayan salt. Grate the fresh mozzarella on it with a shredder.
  4. In the bowl salad,I mixed lemon juice with the mashed avoacado. Then added the chopped cucumbers. Here you can chop them finely too. Add some fresh mozzarella . Then add the grape/cherry tomatoes (preferred) or the finely cubed roma tomatoes for garnishing. In the end add the black pepper and himalayan salt, if needed.
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26 thoughts on “Cool Green salad”

  1. farah says:
    July 10, 2018 at 9:18 am

    hi shweta ….lovely recipe! i wish my kids would eat salads!lol……..looks good! and welcome to blogging marathon!would love to see the other recipes u post …….

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 10, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you for your encouraging words ! I am looking forward to more posts too … πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Nalini says:
    July 10, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    Healthy salad,look so tempting and loaded with nutrients..

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 10, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you Nalini ! I am happy you find it nutritious ! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. preeti garg says:
    July 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    Hi shweta,
    Salad looks inviting and perfect summer time,

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 10, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks a lot Preeti ! πŸ˜€

      Reply
  4. Varada says:
    July 11, 2018 at 2:25 am

    You have used all healthy ingredients for your green salad. Nice.

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 11, 2018 at 6:28 am

      Thank you Varada for your compliments !! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Ritu Tangri says:
    July 11, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    This is the type of salad I like to make…without any frills. In fact I like to finish a bowl full of this type of salad

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 11, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words !! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Vaishali Sabnani says:
    July 11, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Interesting salad , the combo of two squashes is unique . Would love to munch the n this green salad , it sounds delicious .

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 11, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you Vaishali ! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Srivalli says:
    July 13, 2018 at 8:36 am

    That’s an interesting mix of ingredients for the green salad. Welcome to the group.

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 14, 2018 at 2:56 am

      Thank you Valli ! Your appreciation has motivated me even more ! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Sowmya says:
    July 13, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    That’s a lovely unique combo of veggies you have got together….looks tempting. Welcome to BM…it is lovely having you here!!

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 14, 2018 at 2:52 am

      Thank you so much ! Yeah, I am enoying being a part of it . πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. harini says:
    July 15, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Nice way to enjoy salads. My kids love avocados and I am sure serving them this bowl would make them happy πŸ™‚

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 18, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      Your kids have a good aptitude ! Thanks for appreciating . πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Priya Suresh says:
    July 16, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Thats an interesting, catchy and definitely a healthy salad to enjoy without any guilt. Love these sort of salad.

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 18, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Thank you dear , πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. code2cook says:
    July 24, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Shweta you made me nostalgic with this salad. When I was in meerut I loved eating kakdi. in Pune I don’t see them much. Looking so delicious and mouthwatering. Great share.

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      July 24, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you dear. Happy to learn about your memories ! But I still don’t know your name ?

      Reply
  12. Gayathri Kumar says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:49 am

    The colour of the salad is so catchy and love all the ingredients that go into it. I love mozzarella in salads. Wonderful choice..

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      August 4, 2018 at 6:46 am

      Thank you Gayathri, I too love Mozzarella than any other cheese.

      Reply
  13. sapana says:
    August 7, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    I love anything green, seriously I totally like eating green vegetables and this salad sounds perfect for me.

    Reply
    1. Shweta says:
      August 12, 2018 at 3:11 am

      Wow, you are like me !

      Reply

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