Light and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad (Diet Salad)
Creating a Healthy and Delicious Diet Salad Using Autumn’s Seasonal Persimmon
As the bountiful autumn arrives and delicious seasonal persimmons come into season, this fruit salad brings back fond memories! I’ve recreated it as a diet-friendly version, using sweet potatoes for carbohydrates, quail eggs for protein, along with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a homemade plain yogurt dressing. It’s a satisfying yet refreshing dish perfect for the season.
Main Ingredients
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 5 large lettuce leaves
- 1 small potato
- 10 boiled quail eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the 2 fresh tomatoes and 5 large lettuce leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Remove the stems from the tomatoes. Cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1.5-2 cm squares, slightly larger than what you’d typically chop for a salad.
Step 2
Prepare 1 small potato by peeling its skin. Dice the potato into small, uniform cubes, about 1.5 cm in size, to ensure a pleasant texture in the salad. Cutting them too large might increase the cooking time.
Step 3
Place the diced potato into a pot and cover it with enough water to fully submerge the potato pieces. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender. They are ready when a fork can easily pierce through them.
Step 4
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly in a sieve. It’s best to let them cool down slightly rather than cooling them while still steaming hot, as this helps maintain their shape without them becoming mushy. Allow them to cool completely before use.
Step 5
Now, get a large bowl ready for mixing the salad. Add the prepared lettuce, tomatoes, and the completely cooled potatoes to the bowl. Also, add the 10 boiled quail eggs, peeled. You can also halve the quail eggs for a visually appealing presentation.
Step 6
The roasted almonds will add a wonderful nutty flavor to the dressing. Place the roughly roasted almonds in a zipper bag or a sturdy plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or a mallet to crush them into coarse pieces; avoid grinding them too finely so you can still enjoy the texture.
Step 7
In the same bowl, add all the dressing ingredients. Combine the 2 Tbsp of roughly chopped almonds, 5 Tbsp of homemade plain yogurt, 1 Tbsp of mayonnaise, and 1 Tbsp of oligosaccharide for a touch of sweetness. Finally, season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything gently until well combined.
Step 8
There you have it – a delicious diet salad, ‘Sarada’, is ready! Serve it on a nice plate and enjoy. Take a generous spoonful and savor the taste. Unlike a typical salad made with just mayonnaise, you’ll experience a light and refreshing flavor thanks to the yogurt base. This is a fantastic dish that perfectly balances health and taste, making for a satisfying meal!
