Swiss Salad (For Our Swiss Sister, Tigerduck)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delicious Swiss Salad recipe for a healthy lunch or dinner
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Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 medium tomatoes ( ripe , peeled , seeded & cut into wedges )
2 medium cucumbers ( unpeeled & thin-sliced )
6 eggs ( hard-boiled & sliced )
2 small green peppers ( halved , seeded , deribbed & very thinly sliced )
1/2 lb gruyere ( cut in sml julienne strips ) or 1/2 lb emmenthaler cheese ( cut in sml julienne strips )
1/2 cup black olives ( pitted & sliced )
2 small onions ( thinly sliced & separated into rings )
10 anchovy fillets ( oil-packed , rinsed , patted dry & crushed )
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon oregano ( finely minced )
1 small garlic clove ( very finely minced )
salt
white pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
423
Sugar
6g
Fat
37g
The Swiss Salad is a popular dish in Switzerland, often enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner option. This salad is loaded with fresh and healthy ingredients, including ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, and salty black olives. The dressing is a homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dijon mustard, giving the salad a tangy and flavorful kick. With a mix of textures and flavors, this Swiss Salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds while also fueling your body with essential nutrients.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs, green peppers, cheese, olives, onions, and anchovy fillets.
2.In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and white pepper to make the dressing.
3.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4.Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

PROS

This salad is packed with healthy ingredients and is a great source of protein and vitamins.

The dressing is homemade and loaded with flavor and healthy fats.

CONS

The anchovy fillets in this recipe may not be for everyone and can be omitted if desired.

The grated cheese in this salad can be high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of protein, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants.
Tomatoes are known to support heart health, while cucumbers aid in hydration and digestion.
The olives in this recipe are rich in healthy fats, and the garlic and oregano have both been linked to immune system support.

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