Served as starter. Suitable for vegetarians.

Indian

1 Onion, cut into thin rings

4 big Icecerg Lettuce Leaves

1 Yellow Bell Pepper, thinly sliced

4 medium sized, Ripe Red Tomatoes, sliced

1/2 cup thin Mozzarella slices

1 Tablespoon Green Leaves of celery shredded

Salt and freshly Milled Pepper to taste

4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/2 Tablespoon Wine Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1 Tablespoon sliced Black Olives

1 Tablespoon sliced Green Olives

1 Tablespoon fresh Basil, shredded

Soak the onion rings in cold water for about 8-10 minutes. Cover the base of a salad bowl with the iceberg lettuce. Top with layers of yellow bell pepper slices, tomato slices, mozzarella slices, onion rings and the celery leaves. Season to taste with salt and freshly milled pepper between each layer. Dribble the olive oil, wine vinegar and lemon juice. Cover with black and green olive slices. Refrigerate covered with a cling film till well chilled. Serve chilled garnished with shredded fresh basil.

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

Serves: 4

Tips:

Any combination ogf crisp greens and salad vegetables like cucumbers, red radish slices etc. can be used for this recipe.

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