5 salad recipes with a refreshing kick of heat

[Celerity]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/07/06/spicy-salads-recipes/

https://archive.ph/WBUC8



If you find yourself groaning at the word “salad,” let me try to convert you. A salad doesn’t have to be boring or relegated to a side dish. In fact, a salad is more fun when it becomes a colorful, spicy adventure through your pantry. Lately, I’ve been dreaming about the seemingly endless combinations of leafy greens, vegetables, fruit, spice and dressing. The obvious conclusion was there all along: Salad invites flavor and zest and a personal favorite of mine, spice. A dash of it might be the key to turning a salad skeptic into a salad savant. In just a few simple steps, you can spice up your salad and sweat out the summer heat. For more hot and spicy salads, search for the salad course in our Recipe Finder.

Spicy Thai Corn Salad (above). Summer corn is in full swing during the hottest months of the year. So indulge in this plump vegetable (once you learn how to shuck it) mixed with a spicy Thai bird’s eye chile, or for a milder kick, try serrano or jalapeños.



Sweet Potato Salsa Salad. A zesty salsa tops a mountain of roasted, garlicky potatoes because, guess what, salsas can be salads, too. Thinly sliced jalapeño adds a sweet bite of heat. If you find yourself with a full fridge, substitute other vegetables and legumes into this hearty plate.



Koshimbir With Tadka (Indian Salad). The secret ingredient to any delicious koshimbir is tadka — spice-infused oil or ghee. Drizzle this aromatic oil on your choice of vegetables and fruits for a flavorful salad that packs a punch.

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[MiHale]

1. Looks like yum!

Gotta try the spicy Thai. We’re growing Watermelon Radishes this year as an experimental addition in the garden the are as big as beets and quite spicy raw, when cooked they get an added sweetness. The red onions on the Thai salad remind me of the radishes…which I think would be an awesome addition.

Thanks, Celerity.

[Bristlecone]

2. 100% bookmarked for later use. TY!

[Upthevibe]

3. Tasty! n/t