Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Ghanaian Vegetable Salad, often enjoyed as a side dish or a light meal. This salad incorporates fresh vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, with a rich and creamy dressing, making it both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2• medium carrots
- grated or julienned
- 1• large cucumber
- thinly sliced
- 2• medium tomatoes
- sliced into wedges
- 1• small red onion
- thinly sliced
- 1cup• of lettuce leaves
- piecetorn into bite-sized
- 1/2cup• of sweet corn (optional)
- 1/2cup• of cooked green beans or peas (optional)
- • Macaroni
- 2• hard-boiled eggs
- sliced or quartered
- • Sardine or tuna flakes
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2cup• mayonnaise
- 2tbsp• ketchup
How to make Vegetable Salad
- Prepare the Vegetables:
o Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
o Shred, slice, or dice the vegetables as directed.
o Arrange them in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter in layers or sections for a colorful presentation.
- Prepare the Dressing:
o In a pot boil your macaroni for 7mins, sieve out the water and allow to cool
- Assemble the Salad:
o Arrange the Lettuce as the base of the salad.
o Add the carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and macaroni in separate sections or layers.
o Top with sweet corn, green beans, or peas if using.
o Place the sliced hard-boiled eggs and sardine on top for garnish.
- Serve:
o Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
o Toss lightly if desired, but many prefer to keep the layers intact for presentation.
- Optional Add-ons:
o For a more filling meal, add chunks of grilled chicken, fried fish, or baked beans.
Enjoy your fresh and vibrant Ghanaian Vegetable Salad!
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