{"id":2051,"date":"2025-10-26T22:26:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T21:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/?p=2051"},"modified":"2025-10-26T22:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T21:54:35","slug":"autumn-magic-salad-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/autumn-magic-salad-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn sonata salad recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Looking for an easy, colorful salad to brighten up your plate? This vibrant Autumn Sonata Salad is inspired by an awesome Mexican rainbow salad<\/a> but adapted with a fresh Central European twist. It\u2019s packed with the best flavors and colors of the fall season<\/a>, featuring sweet bell peppers<\/strong>, crunchy shredded cabbage<\/strong>, and a zesty dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret ingredient? Pickled red onion<\/strong>! A quick pickle an hour or two in advance gives the salad a fantastic, zesty tang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 0: Quick-Pickled Red Onion (Do this first!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thinly slice 1 large red onion<\/strong>. Place it in a small bowl, add a generous pinch of salt<\/strong> and 1 tablespoon of vinegar<\/strong>, and stir. Let it sit while you prepare the rest of the salad\u2014the longer it sits, the better!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 large red onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 400g frozen corn kernels<\/strong>, cooked and cooled down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 medium bell peppers<\/strong> (red or a mix of colors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 carrots<\/strong>, grated or shredded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cups shredded pumpkin<\/strong> (or butternut squash)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Handful of arugula\/rocket<\/strong> (for a peppery kick)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the dressing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 3 tbsp olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp mayonnaise<\/strong> (optional, for creaminess)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1\/2 tsp Dijon mustard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 tbsp white vinegar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 cloves garlic<\/strong>, crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp crushed paprika<\/strong> or chili powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Juice of 1 lemon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/strong> or balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt and pepper<\/strong> to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prep the Veggies:<\/strong> Cook the frozen corn kernels according to package directions, then spread them out to cool completely<\/strong> to room temperature. This is important so the salad doesn’t get soggy! While the corn is cooling, chop the bell peppers<\/strong> and combine them with the shredded carrots, cabbage<\/strong>, and pumpkin<\/strong> in a large mixing bowl. Toss in the arugula<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Mix the Dressing:<\/strong> In a separate small container, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: olive oil, mayo, mustard, vinegar, crushed garlic, paprika, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Give it a quick taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Assemble and Serve: <\/strong>Once the corn is cool, stir it into the large bowl of vegetables. Drain the liquid from your pickled red onion<\/strong> and sprinkle the onions over the top of the salad. Pour the zesty dressing<\/strong> over everything and toss gently to coat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Serving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        This Autumn Sonata salad is fantastic as a vibrant side dish, packed with vitamins<\/strong>. To turn it into a complete, nutritious meal<\/strong>, try adding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • A can of black or red beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Smoked ham<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hard-boiled eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cashew nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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