This recipe is a celebration of nature’s bounty! Whether you’re in the mood for crisp vegetables or sweet, juicy fruits, the creamy hung curd dressing ties it all together with a balance of tanginess and subtle sweetness. Perfect for summer lunches or a light, guilt-free snack!

 

Ingredients:

For Hung Curd Dressing:

Plain curd (yogurt): 1 large cup

Honey: 1 teaspoon

Salt: 1 teaspoon

Black pepper: 1 teaspoon

 

For Vegetable Salad:

Onion: 1 small, finely chopped

Cucumber: 1 medium, finely chopped

Carrot: 1 medium, finely chopped

 

For Fruit Salad:

 

Apple: 1 small, finely chopped

Strawberries: A handful, chopped

Pineapple: ½ cup, finely chopped

Grapes: A handful, halved (use seedless)

 

Instructions:

1.Make Hung Curd

Prepare Hung Curd: Place a large cup of plain curd (yogurt) in a clean muslin cloth. Tie the cloth tightly and hang it over a bowl or sink to allow the excess water (whey) to drain. Let it sit for at least 1-2 hours. This will result in thick, creamy hung curd, perfect for the dressing.

2.Prepare the Dressing

Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the hung curd along with honey, salt, and black pepper.

Mix Well: Whisk the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy dressing. Adjust salt, pepper, or honey to taste.

3.Prepare the Salad

Choose Your Ingredients:

For a vegetable salad, use finely chopped onion, cucumber, and carrot.

For a fruit salad, use chopped apple, strawberries, pineapple, and grapes.

4.Combine with Dressing:

Add the chopped vegetables or fruits to the hung curd dressing. Gently mix until

 

Nutritional Value (per serving):

Vegetable Salad

Calories: ~70 kcal

Protein: ~4 g

Fats: ~2 g

Carbohydrates: ~9 g

Fiber: ~2.5 g

Vitamin C: ~15 mg

Fruit Salad

Calories: ~100 kcal

Protein: ~3 g

Fats: ~1.5 g

Carbohydrates: ~20 g

Fiber: ~3 g

Vitamin C: ~25 mg