Author Notes
A perfect summer salad with the right amount of tang from the indian magic spice - Garam Masala.The recipe of the dressing is inspired by a garam masala spiced childhood snack.It combines beautifully with the buttery white lima beans and crunchy tomatoes & fresh grilled corn that make their way into the salad. —SinfullySpicy
Ingredients
- Salad Ingredients
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1.5 cups
precooked/canned white Lima beans,drained
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1/2 cup
cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
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1/2 cup
fresh white corn from 1 pc grilled fresh corn [substitute with frozen corn, slightly steamed]
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Any variety of lettuce leaves you like, shredded [Substitute with ready-made salad mix]
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2 sprigs
scallions, finely chopped
- Garam Masala Dressing
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3 tablespoons
fresh lime juice [ Adjust the lime juice, I like my dressing slightly on the sour side]
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4 tablespoons
extra virgin Olive Oil
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1 teaspoon
garam masala
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2 tablespoons
finely chopped red onions [ or shallots]
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1 piece
Thai green chilli, finely chopped
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2 pieces
garlic cloves , minced
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1/2 teaspoon
fresh ginger, minced
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1 tablespoon
sour cream
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1.5 teaspoons
red pepper flakes [ adjust to taste]
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3 pieces
leaves of fresh mint,finely chopped
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Salt to taste
Directions
- Salad Ingredients
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In a big bowl, toss the beans with all the vegetables and combine gently.Refrigerate till ready to serve.
- Garam Masala Dressing
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Garam Masala dressing :In a small jar with a lid, add all the ingredients listed except salt & sour cream.Tighten the lid & shake well till an emulsion is formed.Refrigerate till ready to serve.
Serving the Salad:- Add salt & sour cream to the dressing, shake again to mix and pour over the beans and vegetables.Toss well,add some grated cheese if you like and serve cold.
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