Chilli Biltong Salad

Serves: 2–4 | Prep time: 15 min

Ingredients

Salad:

• 100–150 g Chilli biltong, sliced thinly
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, rocket, baby spinach)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 10–12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
• 1–2 red chillies, sliced thinly (optional, for extra heat)
• Handful of fresh coriander or parsley, chopped

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika or chilli flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare the salad
   • Wash and dry the greens.
   • Slice all veggies and herbs.
   • Place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the biltong
   • Cut the chilli biltong into thin strips.
   • Add to the salad.
3. Make the dressing
   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and optional paprika/chilli.
4. Combine
   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
   • Toss gently to combine.
5. Serve
   • Garnish with extra herbs or sliced chillies if desired.
   • Serve immediately with crusty bread or as a light meal.