The basis of food for residents of different countries is always those products that this area is rich in. Liguria is the northern part of the Apennine Peninsula, which belongs to Italy. The center of the area is Genoa.
Features of Ligurian cuisine
The area of Liguria is famous for its olive groves, there are very few pastures for livestock around. Locals rarely eat meat and milk. Their diet is dominated by vegetables, herbs, fish and seafood. The oldest culture of Liguria gave rise to the original traditions of this area. It is famous for its vegetable dishes, pesto and focaccia pizza.
Salads are based on cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, asparagus, eggplants. They add sauces based on olive oil, olives, nuts and rosemary. Vegetable salads are rich in vitamins and help improve digestion. Try the Ligurian Crispy Salad recipe.
Recipe for a delicious Italian fresh vegetable salad
Products:
- cauliflower - 300 g;
- red cabbage - 250 g;
- white cabbage - 250 g;
- green asparagus bean pods - 100 g;
- carrots - 2 pcs.;
- green and yellow bell peppers - 4 pcs.;
- fresh cucumbers - 2 pcs.;
- radish - a bunch.;
- onions - 2 pcs.;
- feta cheese - 100 g;
- crackers - 20 g;
- olives - 15 pcs.;
- olive oil, salt, sugar, bite, black pepper, table mustard - to taste;
- parsley and lettuce - for decoration.
How to make an Italian Ligurian salad
Disassemble the cauliflower into inflorescences. Peel the bean pods from the veins. Boil the prepared cauliflower inflorescences and bean pods.
Wash and peel vegetables. Peel the cucumbers. Cut carrots, onions, peppers without seeds, radishes into thin strips.
Finely chop the red and white cabbage. Make a dressing in the required amount and to taste based on mustard, oil, sugar, vinegar, black pepper. Mix the chopped vegetables and drizzle with the dressing. Salt.
Serve on a platter in lettuce leaves, sprinkle with croutons, cheese cubes, olives and parsley. Ligurian crispy salad is ready.
