Simple Salad with Tomatoes, Avocado, Melon, Capers and Fried Sage by @simonauscher

18 min

2 servings

🍅

1

Red tomato

🍅

1

Yellow tomato

🍅

1

Green tomato

🥑

75 g

Avocado

🍈

150 g

Melon

🌼

5 ml

Wholegrain mustard

🍯

5 ml

Honey

🍋

30 g

Lemon

🧂

0.75 g

Salt

🌶️

0.25 g

Chili pepper

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🫗

15 ml

Hazelnut oil

🫒

15 ml

Capers

🌿

2 g

Sage leaves

🫗

2.5 ml

Neutral oil

  1. Wash
    • red tomato

    Wash 1 red tomato, 1 yellow tomato, and 1 green tomato, then cut them into bite-size wedges.

  2. Peel
    • avocado
    • melon

    Peel and slice 1/2 avocado, then cut 2 melon slices into bite-size pieces.

  3. Arrange
    • red tomato
    • Avocado
    • Melon

    Arrange the tomatoes, avocado, and melon evenly on 2 serving plates.

  4. Whisk
    • wholegrain mustard
    • honey
    • lemon

    Whisk 1 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp honey, the finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, and chili pepper in a small bowl.

  5. Whisk
    • olive oil
    • Lemon

    Whisk 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp hazelnut oil into the lemon mixture until the dressing is emulsified.

  6. Brush
    • capers

    Brush the dressing over the arranged salad, then scatter 1 tbsp capers over the plates.

  7. Place
    • sage leaves
    • neutral oil

    Lightly oil 8 sage leaves with 1/2 tsp neutral oil, then place them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a microwave-safe plate.

  8. Microwave
    • sage leaves

    Microwave the sage leaves for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp, checking frequently to prevent burning.

  9. Top
    • sage leaves

    Top the salad with the crispy sage leaves, then serve immediately.

Simple Salad with Tomatoes, Avocado, Melon, Capers and Fried Sage by @simonauscher

18 min

2 servings

🍅

1

Red tomato

🍅

1

Yellow tomato

🍅

1

Green tomato

🥑

75 g

Avocado

🍈

150 g

Melon

🌼

5 ml

Wholegrain mustard

🍯

5 ml

Honey

🍋

30 g

Lemon

🧂

0.75 g

Salt

🌶️

0.25 g

Chili pepper

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🫗

15 ml

Hazelnut oil

🫒

15 ml

Capers

🌿

2 g

Sage leaves

🫗

2.5 ml

Neutral oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Wash 1 red tomato, 1 yellow tomato, and 1 green tomato, then cut them into bite-size wedges.

    🍅red tomato
    🍅yellow tomato
    🍅green tomato
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  2. Step 2/9

    Peel and slice 1/2 avocado, then cut 2 melon slices into bite-size pieces.

    🥑avocado
    🍈melon
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  3. Step 3/9

    Arrange the tomatoes, avocado, and melon evenly on 2 serving plates.

    🍅red tomato
    🍅yellow tomato
    🍅green tomato
    🥑avocado
    🍈melon
    🍽️serving plates

  4. Step 4/9

    Whisk 1 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp honey, the finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, and chili pepper in a small bowl.

    🌼wholegrain mustard
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon
    🧂salt
    🌶️chili pepper
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/9

    Whisk 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp hazelnut oil into the lemon mixture until the dressing is emulsified.

    🫒olive oil
    🫗hazelnut oil
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  6. Step 6/9

    Brush the dressing over the arranged salad, then scatter 1 tbsp capers over the plates.

    🫒capers
    🖌️pastry brush
    🍽️serving plates

  7. Step 7/9

    Lightly oil 8 sage leaves with 1/2 tsp neutral oil, then place them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a microwave-safe plate.

    🌿sage leaves
    🫗neutral oil
    🖌️pastry brush
    🧻plastic wrap
    🍽️microwave-safe plate

  8. Step 8/9

    Microwave the sage leaves for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp, checking frequently to prevent burning.

    🌿sage leaves
    🍽️microwave-safe plate
    🧻plastic wrap

  9. Step 9/9

    Top the salad with the crispy sage leaves, then serve immediately.

    🌿sage leaves
    🍽️serving plates

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fruit, Sweeteners, Seasonings, Oils, Condiments, Herbs

Ingredients

Red tomato, Yellow tomato, Green tomato, Avocado, Melon, Wholegrain mustard, Honey, Lemon, Salt, Chili pepper, Olive oil, Hazelnut oil, Capers, Sage leaves, Neutral oil

Notes

Lemon (zest and juice), Olive oil (half of the oil mix), Hazelnut oil (half of the oil mix), Sage leaves (a few leaves), Neutral oil (for oiling the sage leaves)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Low-carb, Pescatarian, Mediterranean diet

Calories

295 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.5g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Sugars: 14g, Dietary fiber: 6g, Fat: 22g, Saturated fat: 2.8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 700mg, Sodium: 330mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Iron: 1.6mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 35mg, Vitamin A: 110µg, Vitamin K: 38µg, Folate: 70µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

3 minutes

Overall

18 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, chef's knife, small mixing bowl, whisk, pastry brush, microwave-safe plate, plastic wrap, serving plates

Appliances

Microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Starter, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Picnic, Warm weather

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@simonauscher

Origin

Cuisine

French, Mediterranean

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Creamy, Crispy, Tender, Silky

Flavors

Sweet, Tangy, Herbal, Savory, Peppery, Nutty, Briny, Fresh

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Serve immediately after assembling,Do not leave dressed avocado salad out for extended periods), fridge : 60 min (Store covered in an airtight container,Keep crispy sage separate,Add the sage immediately before serving), freezer : 0 min (Freezing is not recommended because the tomatoes, avocado, melon, and dressing will lose their texture)