tiktok's trending salad: fresh, spicy, and perfect for barbecues
I discovered a recipe on TikTok for a delicious and simple salad perfect for a barbecue. The combination of green cucumber, radish, and corn offers an intriguing alternative to traditional potato salads. The dressing, with its nuanced flavors, quickly captivated my taste buds.
The cucumber and radish salad is not only tasty but also packed with valuable nutrients. Cucumbers are low in calories and rich in water, making them ideal for warm days. Meanwhile, radishes are a great source of vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber, which aids digestion and boosts the immune system.
other salad ideas for grilled dishes
Salads and appetizers drizzled with olive oil pair beautifully with grilled meats, cheeses, or fish. Caprese with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil is a classic, but you can also try a similar salad with watermelon and feta cheese. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to excite the taste buds and pairs excellently with grilled chicken.
Couscous and halloumi cheese salad. Quick and filling dish
For pork neck or sausage, serve a salad with grilled vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant. Drizzle them with olive oil, grape seed oil, or a thick sauce like Greek tzatziki. A potato salad is always a great barbecue option, especially when made with pickled cucumbers, fried bacon, and fresh dill. Top it off with a light yogurt dressing.
spicy addition to the TikTok salad
SalonGrilli suggests adding chili flakes. If you enjoy spicy flavors, you might also try pickled hot peppers or a small spoonful of sriracha sauce. This addition beautifully enhances the salad's taste.
recipe for grilled cucumber and radish salad
For this salad, you can use either greenhouse or field cucumbers. Greenhouse cucumbers only need to be washed thoroughly, while field cucumbers should be peeled.
Ingredients:
- 2 long greenhouse cucumbers or 4 field cucumbers
- 14 oz canned corn
- 1 onion (red, white, or scallions)
- A bunch of radishes
- 5 oz Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- A bunch of dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly. Remove the leaves and roots from the radishes, wash, and slice them as well. Peel and thinly slice the onion.
- Place the prepared ingredients in a large bowl. Add the drained canned corn.
- In a separate container, mix the yogurt with the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Add the garlic, pressed through a garlic press, and finely chopped dill.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
