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Chilli Guava Salad with Peanut Dressing

Prep Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: guava, indian salad
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

For the Peanut Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp peanuts - soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper powder
  • Few drops honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Pinch of chili powder
  • Water - as needed

For the Spiced Guava:

  • 2 guavas - chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/8 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/8 tsp lemon juice

For the Salad:

  • 1 apple - chopped
  • 1 cucumber - thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot - grated
  • 1/2 cup lettuce - chopped
  • 1 onion - sliced
  • Grapes - a handful
  • Peanuts - mixed seeds, and microgreens (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Vegetables and Fruits: Soak the vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, carrot, apple, grapes) in vinegar water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Make the Peanut Dressing: Blend soaked peanuts, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, lemon juice, and chili powder into a smooth paste. Add water as needed.
  • Prepare the Spiced Guava: Mix chopped guavas with salt, chili powder, chili flakes, chaat masala, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a bowl, combine lettuce, carrot, cucumber, apple, onion, and grapes. Add the peanut dressing and mix gently.
  • Serve: Transfer the salad to a plate, top with spiced guava, and garnish with peanuts, seeds, and microgreens.

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