Tag: Salad
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High protein tabbouleh with red quinoa
Hail the versatility of quinoa – it replaces bulgur in this ultra healthy salad. Red quinoa is gluten free as well making this dish safe for those with gluten allergies. Hemp seeds compliment the fruity olive oil and help fight hunger with their high omega-6 and omega-3 fat content. Pine nuts round it all off…
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Raw kale “chips” salad with golden dressing and dukkah
I called this “kale chips salad” because that’s what it tastes like. You achieve this by overdressing the leaves and sprinkling crunchy dukkah. The kale leaves become a dressing delivery device, and less the main feature here. Kale also needs some time to absorb seasonings and soften, so this salad should be left on the…
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Lebanese pita bread salad (Fattoush)
The addition of sprouts really adds a superfood kick to this traditional salad. Pita bread fried in olive oil adds crunch, along with the mint, parsley and sumac which lends the characteristic taste. The kids always enjoy pulling crispy pieces of pita chips out of the salad, but if you can wait and allow the…
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Israeli Couscous Halloumi Salad
Also called moghrabieh, these grains are made of semolina and feature in many middle eastern stews. I constructed this salad as you would tabbouleh with the same flavour profile but Israeli couscous absorbs more flavours than normal, so I’ve accounted for that in the ingredients list. Serves 8 Ingredients: 2 cups Israeli couscous 1 1/2…
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Vietnamese noodle salad
Try replacing grains and pasta with rice stick noodles one night. Throw some chopped carrot, lettuce and bean sprouts on top. Add seasoned meat or tofu. Sprinkle a blend of fresh herbs like mint and basil. I admit to not having had this meal in rotation very frequently, until now, but after purchasing some fish…
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Octopus salad with avocado and olives
I’ve been wanting to visit my local fishmonger, which just happens to be a a major seafood distributor and some of the freshest catch imaginable. Best of all it’s right around the corner from my house! When I read about how easy it was to cook octopus in an Italian cookbook I put two and…
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Salade Nicoise with Salmon and Dijon dressing
This is such a great meal to have in one’s repertoire, with beautiful bright green veggies complimented by salty pungent olives and baked fish. A true summer salad that can be served with chicken, tuna, or other protein you have on hand. It’s quite easy to put together with one pan of salted boiling water…
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Kale “Caesar” Salad with Cashew Cream
This has got to be the most addictive salad on earth. It beats real Caesar hands down. It does take a bit more prep, but like all good salad recipes, it’s worth it. If you have an extra large bunch of kale you may want to double the cashew cream recipe. Use leftover cashew cream…
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Butter bean and halloumi salad
Since moving to Australia I have gotten absolutely addicted to halloumi. Not only is it super delicious, it’s able to be fried or grilled due to it’s high melting point. OMG – fried cheese – crispy and melty and salty! Halloumi is also very high in protein and fat, which make it ideal for people…
Allspice & Olive 