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    Home » Salad Recipes » How to Make Nigerian Salad

    Published: Sep 9, 2015 · Modified: Feb 16, 2020 by Ajoke

    How to Make Nigerian Salad

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    If you’d guessed Nigerian salad was going to be my next post then you are so right. I just couldn't afford to let the remaining vegetables used for the chicken shawarma go to waste - food recycling. I had to put it to good use and avoid food wastage.

    nigerian salad

    It is difficult to get Africans to eat salad but thanks to the ‘get fit’ obsession going around. Most people are now trying to ‘get fit’ so why not me hey?

    Nigerian salad comprises of many vegetables and one important salad dressing ‘Heinz salad cream’. I couldn't bring myself to eating Nigerian salad when I was very young, as all that kept staring at me in the face was just greens and a tangy sour salad dressing. In fact, I have a very memorable story about me and Nigerian salad. It is too embarrassing to share on here. Maybe I would share it someday, I might just do so watch the space. lol

    What can I add to Nigerian salad?

    I gave some ingredients a miss for this simple salad recipe as I just did a clear out of what I have basically in my fridge. Also, I did not add sweet corn to the salad as I was too lazy to open the can. In addition to this, I didn't add corned beef as it would make me fatter. Just kidding! I won’t have any use for what might be remaining of the corned beef in the next few days. Don’t judge me yet, I'm just trying to maintain my height and complexion if you know what I mean. I’ll not be specifying the number of ingredients needed as you can be the judge of what you need depending on the numbers of people you will be catering for.

    Without further ado, let’s get on to business and make some Nigerian salad.

    nigerian salad

    Salad Ingredient list

    Cabbage

    Lettuce

    Sweet corn

    Tomatoes

    Hard-boiled eggs

    Boiled potatoes, peeled

    Carrots

    Spring onions

    Baked beans

    Corned beef

    Salad dressing of choice (I used mayonnaise)

     salad ingredient list

    How to make Salad?

    Note: make sure you make your salad in a clean environment, wash your hands and if you have to stop in-between to attend to other things, cover the already cut salad with cling film and place in the fridge.

    If you would be making this salad for a large number of people, I would recommend you wear hand gloves for hygiene.

    Do not leave the salad in the open air for a long time as it can easily be contaminated. Salads are best consumed within 72 hours at most and if you have added cream to it before putting it in the fridge, consume within 48 hours.

    Do not add your salad dressing to the salad until it is needed.

    Make your job faster by using grater or food processor for cutting your vegetables

    • Rinse all the vegetables except the eggs and potatoes
    • Cut/chop the vegetables thinly or into chunk manageable sizes
    • Cut potatoes into chunks or as desired and slice hard boiled eggs
    • Arrange the vegetables as you would like in a clean and dried salad bowl, add sweet corn, corned beef (if using), baked beans and boiled eggs, cover and set aside in the fridge until needed.
    • When you are ready to use the salad, mix it all together, add your salad dressing and enjoy.

    Have you tried my coleslaw recipe yet? Do check it out before you go

    two images of salad. one with boiled eggs, baked beans and the other without
    image of baked beans, carrots, spring onions and cucumber in a bowl

    Why not ditch the salad cream for Italian dressing? so yum!

    Print Recipe
    4 from 1 vote

    Nigerian Salad

    Nigerian salad comprises of different types of fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, corned beef or sardines and  Heinz salad cream or mayonnaise is usually used as dressing for Nigerian salad. 
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: International, Nigerian
    Keyword: how to make nigerian salad, Nigerian Salad, Salad
    Servings: 6
    Author: Ajoke

    Ingredients

    • Cabbage
    • Lettuce
    • Sweet corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Hard boiled eggs
    • Boiled potatoes peeled
    • Carrots
    • Spring onions
    • Baked beans
    • Corned beef

    Instructions

    • Rinse all the vegetables except the eggs and potatoes
    • Cut/chop the vegetables thinly or into chunk manageable sizes
    • Cut potatoes into chunks or as desired and slice hard boiled eggs
    • Arrange the vegetables as you would like in a clean and dried salad bowl, add sweet corn, corned beef (if using), baked beans and boiled eggs, cover and set aside in the fridge until needed.
    • When you are ready to use the salad, mix it all together, add your salad dressing and enjoy.

    Notes

    Tips
    make sure you make your salad in a clean environment. Wash your hands and if you have to stop in-between to attend to other things, cover the already cut salad with cling film and place in the fridge.
    If you would be making this salad for a large number of people, I would recommend you wear hand gloves for hygiene.
    Do not leave the salad in the open air for a long time as it can easily be contaminated. Salads without dressing are best consumed within 72 hours at most. Consume within 48 hours if you've added dressing.
    Do not add your salad dressing to the salad until it is needed.

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    Comments

    1. Ayomide says

      January 23, 2023 at 11:45 am

      Nice yummy and delicious
      And it is very easy to prepare

      Reply
    2. Praise God Thomas says

      January 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you, now I can try my own

      Reply
    3. Celina Elisha says

      September 20, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you so much

      Reply
    4. Sope says

      August 08, 2021 at 10:37 am

      Delicious ❤❤

      Reply
    5. ubong udofia joseph says

      August 04, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      this is great

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 17, 2021 at 9:26 pm

        thank you

        Reply
    6. Ewa says

      December 18, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      This is so lovely , thanks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 20, 2018 at 5:12 pm

        Thank you Ewa

        Reply
    7. Jassica says

      September 28, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Loving your stuff!!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 11, 2015 at 12:01 am

        Thank you Jassica

        Reply
    8. Anon.. says

      September 18, 2015 at 5:20 am

      yummy and healthy

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 11, 2015 at 12:01 am

        Thank you

        Reply
    9. Ify says

      September 11, 2015 at 6:23 am

      simple and delicious.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 11, 2015 at 12:02 am

        Oh yes Ify

        Reply
    10. Oyinlola says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:26 am

      This is beautiful...

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        September 10, 2015 at 8:41 am

        Thank you Oyinlola

        Reply

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