Name: Macedonian Mixed Salad (Makedonska Salata)
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 small seedless cucumber; 1 large or 2 small heads of lettuce (Boston or loose leaf), chopped into bite-size pieces; 1 medium celery stalk, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 small carrot, grated or peeled into thin strips; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 radishes, finely sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Macedonia

By Katerina Nitsou

Published 2021

About

This simple garden salad is bright and fresh, and a vibrant addition to any meal. We have this salad regularly in our family. I love the crunch you get from the celery and radishes, paired with the softer texture of the lettuce and tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 small seedless cucumber
1 large or 2 small heads of lettuce (Boston or

Europe
Macedonia
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Slice diagonally into ½-inch (1 cm) thick slices. Place in a large salad bowl and add all of the other salad ingredients.

In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.

Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.