Hollywood salad: A unique twist on a summer classic

Recently, we wrote about funny cake names. Now, it's time for salads! The origin of the name "Hollywood" is difficult to determine. Maybe movie stars enjoy it, or maybe it's just about healthy ingredients. One thing is sure: it's worth trying because the combination of ingredients is exciting.

A salad at a house party is always a good idea. Everyone loves them; they're filling and colourful, and you can use seasonal ingredients. The traditional hit is vegetable salad, which, however, tastes better in cooler days. Gyros salad is also very popular. Are you looking for something new? Here’s the Hollywood salad—light but with character.

This salad consists of just a few well-composed ingredients. The first is cucumber, often used in summer salads, best known for the famous mizeria. These vegetables are great in the summer because they contain 90% water. Therefore, they provide good hydration. They are also low in calories, making them ideal for a quick snack. They contain fibre, which improves metabolism and digestion. You'll find vitamin C and those from the B group in them. All of this makes them good for a light, even slimming diet. The Hollywood salad tastes different than usual because they are... pan-fried. We don't eat them often in this form.

The next ingredient is less obvious: corn kernels pan-fried in oil. Sweet corn is characterized by a high content of polyphenols, which means strong antioxidant properties. Moreover, heat treatment, pasteurization, and fermentation increase the antioxidant activity of corn. Corn is also a source of fibre, magnesium, and vitamin E, which can help regulate insulin levels and improve bowel function.

Ingredients:

            
• An ear of corn (or optionally canned corn),
• A large hothouse cucumber or 3 large field cucumbers,
• 2 tablespoons of chopped dill,
• 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro,
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil,
• Lime juice to taste,
• Salt to taste.

Preparation method:

    
1. Remove the corn kernels from the ear. Heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add the corn and fry for about 3 minutes.
2. Wash the cucumbers and cut them into cubes. Add them to the pan and fry for another 30 seconds. Transfer everything to a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cool down.
3. Drizzle the salad with lime juice and sprinkle with greens. Mix.