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Mini Salad Cakes

Mini Salad Cakes: Colorful Bites of Freshness You’ll Love

These Mini Salad Cakes are vibrant, nutritious, and perfect for impressing guests at your next potluck.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cabbage and Corn Salad Cake
  • 6 leaves Cabbage Leaves Blanched for flexibility
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Bocconcini or Mozzarella For topping
Strawberry and Cucumber Salad Cake
  • 1 cup Strawberries Chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
Avocado Cucumber Salad Cake
  • 1 medium Avocado Mashed
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Cucumber Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ring Mold
  • pot
  • Ice bath

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare cabbage leaves by blanching them for 1 minute in boiling water, then cool in an ice bath for 2 minutes.
  2. Mix diced bell pepper, corn, cilantro, and red onion with your favorite dressing in a mixing bowl.
  3. Line the ring mold with the prepared cabbage leaves, ensuring complete coverage.
  4. Fill the mold with the vegetable mixture, pressing down to compact.
  5. Carefully release the mini salad cake from the mold and transfer to a serving platter.
  6. Garnish with bocconcini or mozzarella, cilantro, and chopped pepper before serving.
  7. For additional variations, layer sliced cucumbers with strawberries or mash avocado for another flavor.
  8. Explore different veggies and dressings to customize your mini salad cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for optimal freshness. Best served chilled after a 30-minute rest.

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