Green Apple, Radish & Pepper Salad Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Green Apple, Radish & Pepper Salad first wash the vegetables well and prepare them

Step 2: Remove the pith and seeds from the peppers

Step 3: Slice the eyes off the tomato

Step 4: Peel the white radish but not the red

Step 5: Core the apple without peeling it and dice it

Step 6: Next, dice all the vegetables for the salad into small similar size pieces and place in salad bowl

Step 7: The Broccoli florets should be cut vertically to retain its shape, but into very thin slices

Step 8: Place all the chopped vegetables in a large salad bowl and refrigerate till ready to serve

Step 9: To make the Salad Dressing, first mince the Ginger and hope up the cilantro

Step 10: Slit the chilli lengthwise and de-seed it

Step 11: Smash the garlic along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, with a heavy ladle or other heavy implement, to bring out the fresh flavours

Step 12: In a smaller mixing bowl, pour the lemon juice, add the smashed garlic, ginger, chilli and zest and stir

Step 13: Add salt and pepper to taste

Step 14: Slowly drizzle the sesame oil into the dressing, whisking continuously till the juice and oil blend and emulsify

Step 15: Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro and thyme and mix

Step 16: Store the dressing in the refrigerator till ready to serve

Step 17: Dress the salad only when ready to serve

Step 18: Pour the dressing on the salad and gently mix it in with the tips of your fingers

Step 19: Cover and chill till ready to serve

Step 20: Serve Green Apple, Radish & Pepper Salad on a hot day and it can make a refreshing meal all on its own or you could also serve it as an accompanying side for a meal of Pasta or Pizza