Raw vegetable salad

Name: Raw vegetable salad - Stana L.
Ingredients: a big apple a small cabbage a celery a carrot homemade mayonnaise salt pepper the juice of a lemon a few slices of ham

Savory - Raw vegetable salad by Stana L. - Recipia

This is the kind of salad I make when I want something quick, fresh, and that can be prepared in advance. I've tried many variations over time, but this recipe with celery, cabbage, carrot, and apple is one of the simplest combinations that works well for any meal. It can be served as a snack or as a main dish if you roll it up with ham. Quick Info Total Time: about 2 hours and 20 minutes (including chilling time) Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: not required Servings: 6-8, depending on how large you make the rolls Difficulty: easy Recipe Type: raw vegetable salad, cold appetizer, snack Ingredients - 1 large apple - 1 small cabbage (approx. 700-800 g) - 1 celery (medium size) - 1 carrot - homemade mayonnaise (amount to taste, usually 3-4 tablespoons) - salt (for massaging the cabbage and adjusting flavor) - pepper, to taste - juice from one lemon - a few slices of ham (enough to roll up the entire mix) Preparation Steps 1. Chop the cabbage as finely as you can. Place it in a large bowl, sprinkle a little salt over it, and massage it gently with your hands. Don't overdo it, just enough to release some juice and soften it. 2. Peel the celery and grate it on a large grater. Add it to the cabbage. 3. Peel the carrot and grate it on a large grater. Add it to the bowl as well. 4. Peel the apple and grate it on a large grater. Don’t wait too long after grating the apple to prevent oxidation. Add it directly over the other vegetables. 5. Pour the lemon juice over everything and mix well, so that all the vegetables are slightly touched by the acidity. The lemon juice will keep the salad fresh and enhance the flavor. 6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. During this time, the vegetables will soften further and the flavors will meld. 7. After chilling, drain the salad well from the juice that has collected at the bottom of the bowl. Do this with a strainer, without squeezing too hard. 8. Add the mayonnaise (amount to taste), then mix gently. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. 9. Take a slice of ham, place a tablespoon of the raw vegetable salad on it, and roll it up tightly. Arrange the rolls on a platter. 10. You can serve them directly or let the platter chill a bit more if you want them to be as fresh as possible. Why I Make This Recipe Often It’s quick to prepare, I use simple ingredients that I always have at home, and it can be adapted based on what I find in the fridge. The ham rolls are practical when I have guests or for a lunchbox the next day. Tips and Variations Tips - To prevent the salad from being watery, it’s important to drain the juice well before adding the mayonnaise. - If you want a fresher taste, don’t add the mayonnaise too long before serving. - Slice the cabbage as thinly as possible; it mixes better with the other ingredients. Substitutions - You can use turkey or chicken ham, it doesn’t have to be pork. - If you don’t have green apple, you can use red apple, but it will be a bit sweeter. - Homemade mayonnaise can be replaced with store-bought if you’re in a hurry, but the final taste will be slightly different. Variations - For texture, you can also add some grated horseradish if you like it spicier. - If you don’t want rolls, the salad can simply be served in a bowl as a side dish. - You can cut small cubes of ham and mix them directly into the salad, without rolling. Serving Ideas - As an appetizer, on a platter with other cold snacks. - In a lunchbox, for school or work. - On slices of toasted bread, as a quick sandwich. - As a side dish alongside cold cuts or a charcuterie board. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can the salad be made without ham? Yes, the raw vegetable salad can be enjoyed plain, just with mayonnaise. The ham rolls are optional. 2. Can I use another root vegetable instead of celery? You can try parsnip or even more carrot, but the flavor won’t be the same. Celery gives the specific taste. 3. What type of mayonnaise is best? Homemade mayonnaise is tastier, but store-bought works too if you’re short on time. 4. How long do the rolls last in the fridge? The rolls keep well for about 24 hours in the fridge. After that, the vegetables start to release water, and the texture isn’t as good. 5. Can I prepare the salad a day in advance? Yes, but it’s better to add the mayonnaise and roll in the ham just before serving, so it doesn’t get soggy. Nutritional Values Approximate values for one serving (if you make 8 rolls): Calories: 140-180 kcal (depends on the amount of mayonnaise and type of ham) Protein: 6-9 g Fat: 9-13 g Carbohydrates: 9-13 g These are estimated values, which can vary significantly depending on how much mayonnaise you use and how thick the ham slices are. Storage and Reheating The salad without mayonnaise and without ham can be stored in the fridge in a closed container for up to 2 days, preferably without added salt from the beginning (to prevent too much water from being released). After adding mayonnaise and rolling in ham, it’s recommended to consume it the same day or the next. It doesn’t require reheating. The rolls do not keep well for more than 24 hours – the vegetables release water, and the texture changes.

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