CUCUMBER AND HERB SALAT WITH A LIGHT HORSERADISH ESPUMA

Slice the cucumbers thinly, finely chop the onion, and place both in a bowl.

Whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper together, pour over the cucumbers, add the herbs, and mix everything well. Leave to marinate briefly

To make the espuma, mix the cream with the lemon juice, horseradish, and salt, then strain the mixture through a funnel and sieve into a 0.5L Whipper. Charge the Whipper with one Whipper charger and shake vigorously about ten to twelve times. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.

To serve, arrange the cucumber salad on a plate or in a bowl and top it with the airy horseradish espuma just before serving.

This cucumber and herb salad with its sophisticated horseradish espuma is extremely versatile thanks to its combination of cool freshness and gentle heat. It pairs beautifully with the following dishes:

From the Grill
The acidity of the salad and the sharpness of the horseradish cut perfectly through rich meat. It is an ideal match for beef and pork, such as juicy steaks, beef entrecôte, or classic grilled sausages. Poultry, like grilled chicken breast or turkey skewers, also harmonizes wonderfully with it, as the salad brings the necessary juiciness into play.

Fish and Seafood
Cucumber and horseradish are natural companions for fish, and the elegant espuma instantly elevates any fish dish. It goes beautifully with salmon – whether as a grilled salmon fillet, flame-grilled salmon, or fine smoked salmon for an elegant appetizer. Typical Swiss freshwater fish, such as trout and char, also harmonize fantastically with the light note of horseradish. In addition, the combination perfectly rounds off seafood like pan-seared king prawns or scallops.

Vegetarian Grill & Summer Dishes
Even without meat and fish, this salad sets great accents. Hearty halloumi or grilled feta get a wonderfully fresh counterpart from it. When paired with hot baked or foil-wrapped potatoes, the combination of cucumber salad and the airy espuma tastes brilliant as a creative alternative to classic sour cream. Furthermore, this interplay pairs excellently with vegetarian burgers, for instance, those made from lentils, chickpeas, or vegetables.

As an Elegant Standalone Appetizer
Thanks to the visually elegant espuma from the Whipper, the salad is perfect as a separate first course of a summer menu. Arranged in small glasses or deep plates, it is best served with some fresh, crispy baguette or lightly toasted sourdough bread.