Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove , mashed to a paste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tomatoes , cored , seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cucumber , peeled & seeded and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup red onion , finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper , diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper , diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , finely chopped
salt , to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
African Chopped Salad with Yogurt and Brown Butter is a refreshing and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer day. This salad is a combination of fresh vegetables and herbs, mixed with a tangy and spicy dressing made of lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Brown butter adds a nutty and rich flavor to the salad, while plain yogurt provides creaminess and probiotics. This salad can be served as a side dish or light lunch. The colorful and vibrant ingredients make it a great addition to any dinner table or picnic spread.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil to make dressing
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, seeded and chopped cucumbers, diced red onion, diced red and green bell peppers, chopped cilantro, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper
3.Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine
4.In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns brown
5.Remove the pan from heat and add the crushed red pepper flakes
6.Drizzle the brown butter over the salad
7.Add a dollop of plain yogurt on top of the salad
8.Serve chilled

PROS

This salad is very refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.

It is loaded with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

Brown butter adds an extra level of flavor to the salad.

CONS

This salad may not be appealing to those who do not like raw vegetables.

It may not be filling enough to be eaten as a main course.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with vitamins A and C, which are essential for healthy skin and immune system.
It also contains fiber, potassium, and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.
Yogurt provides probiotics that support gut health.

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