South African Red Salad

4th August 2017

This is an elegant salad that would be fabulous to serve on a buffet table for a summer supper or braai. It is delicious served with char-grilled meats, chicken or fish. This gourmet salad not only looks beautiful but tastes so light and fresh, it’s perfectly paired with boerewors!

• 400g red kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 8 radishes, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced thinly, using a wedge of it for the dressing
• 60g peppadew peppers, diced

  
  For the Dressing

• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons buttermilk or sourmilk
• Juice of a ¼ lime
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar, for taste
• 35 g microherbs, to garnish, such as micro coriander or crimson leaf

Method

1. Mix the salad ingredients together in a large bowl and toss well.

2. Then mix the dressing ingredients together, season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste.

3. Toss the salad with the dressing, then transfer to a serving platter and garnish with micro herbs and serve.

TIP: Serve with bite sized boerewors for a wonderfully light South African lunch!

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