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Biltong Salad with Lemon-Coriander Dressing

Tender sliced biltong over crisp mixed greens with a bright lemon-coriander dressing and toasted seeds. A South African classic that's fresh, fast, and restaurant-worthy.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
22g
Biltong Salad with Lemon-Coriander Dressing
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz biltong, sliced thin
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce)
  • ½ medium cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
  • ¼ medium red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 whole lemon (juiced)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds (or ground coriander), toasted and lightly crushed
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant, ~90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Crush toasted seeds lightly with the back of a spoon. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, crushed coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Toss mixed greens, cucumber, and red onion together in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Pour dressing over greens and toss gently until coated.

  5. 5

    Divide salad between plates. Layer biltong slices on top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • serving plates

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