Salad Torte or Lettuce Cake
A stunning layered salad cake or torte with lettuce, vegetables, ham, and cheese and topped with a creamy yogurt dressing.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8
Calories: 383kcal
- 1 lettuce
- 4 tomatoes
- 8 thin slices of cooked ham
- 1 small bunch of scallions
- ½ cucumber
- 1 bunch radishes
- 6 small cheese slices
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 5.5 oz salami thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- a pinch of sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ small onion
- small bunch of parsley
- small bunch of chives
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt and pepper to taste
Line springform with salad: Separate the lettuce leaves; you will need the largest leaves. Wash and dry them very thoroughly using some kitchen paper. Next, line the base and the sides of a springform (about 26 cm/10-inch diameter) with the salad leaves. Keep a few of them to place on top of the salad after layering all the other ingredients.
Finish:
Wrap: Place a double layer of plastic foil on top. The foil should be placed directly over the salad and not on the sides of the springform.
Refrigerate: Find a heavy pan that fits in the springform, fill it with water and carefully place it on top of the salad. Next, place the springform on a larger platter lined with some kitchen paper. This will absorb the juices that might be coming out from the salad. Place in the fridge and leave overnight.
Transfer: Remove the pan, foil, and springform ring shortly before serving. Carefully transfer the salad onto a serving platter.
Dressing (See note):
Mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, paprika, sugar, lemon juice, finely chopped onion, finely chopped parsley, and chives. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in a serving bowl or jug and serve on the side.
Original dressing: 1 small jar Miracle Whip mixed with 250 ml/ 1 cup heavy cream and the rest of the ingredients on the list.
I prefer the Greek yogurt version.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g