Pomegranate & Pecan Summer Salad

this is an easy and delicious salad for summertime. 

YOU NEED:

mixed greens

pomegranate seeds

pecans or candied pecans [walnuts, almonds will do the trick too)

sharp cheese [goat cheese, brie, or feta is excellent)

a  light vinaigrette. 

1. toast pecans or nuts with some honey or balsamic to caramelise

2. seed pomegranate

3. prepare vinaigrette: try lemon, olive oil, balsamic, a bit of fresh herbs

4. toss lettuce with vinaigrette, top with candied nuts, cheese, pom seeds

Asparagus & Avocado Salad

This is a great and filling salad for any occasion

YOU NEED:

1 head asparagus, blanched or partly cooked

1 avocado, sliced

a handful sun dried tomatoes, sliced

some walnuts, pecans or almonds

olive oil. lime juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper for dressomg

Shrimp Summer Salad

simply marinate shrimp in some lime juice and creole seasoning with some extra garlic

lay out a bed of lettuce, sweet peppers, strawberries, onion

grill shrimp, add

sprinkle with feta, lemon juice and olive oil

Spinach, Arugula & Strawberry Salad with Parmesan and Walnuts

This little salad is easy and light and very summery!

YOU NEED:

spinach, arugula, or mesclun

ripe strawberries, sliced

crushed walnuts

some grated parmesan

olive oil

lemon juice

salt, pepper

that's it.

Avocado & Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

whip this up for a fabulous salad.

YOU NEED:

1 avocado, sliced or chunked

1 or 2 tomatoes, sliced

crumbled goat cheese

pine nuts [can be toasted]

OPTIONAL:

olives

fresh basil

feta instead of goat cheese

DRESSING:

balsamic & olive oil (1:3 ratio) salt, pepper

Blood Orange, Spinach & Peanut Salad

Weird twist but so good!

YOU NEED:

1 bunch fresh spinach or mixed greens

1 blood orange, sliced

some toasted or raw peanuts

1 avocado, sliced or cubed

DRESSING:

1 inch ginger, grated

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 tbs soy sauce

1tbs veg oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

salt, pepper 

red pepper flakes for spice

OPTIONAL: chopped bok choy, cheese, radish, etc. be creative.

Asparagus Pasta Salad

Make asparagus wonderful! Dress up your pasta salad. 

YOU NEED:

1 bunch asparagus, cooked, then chopped into parts

1 cup pasta

1 tomato, chunked

some breadcrumbs

lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs

EXCITING?

garlic, minced

goat cheese, feta, or parmesan

canned salmon or tuna

chicken

beef & soy sauce or sesame oil instead of olive oil, some ginger and cilantro for an asian twist

fresh chopped basil

pecans, peanuts, pine nuts, or walnuts

lamb & some cumin and parsley for a middle eastern take. you can also sub couscous or bulghur. 

Fennel, Blood Orange & Goat Cheese Salad

Fennel can be gross, but also delicious if you pair it right. 

YOU NEED:

some lettuce

fennel, chopped into thin strips

1 blood orange, sliced

thinly slivered red or green onion

goat cheese

VINAIGRETTE: suggest red wine or balsamic vinaigrette. salt and pepper

Tomato, Basil & Walnut Salad

I guess it's sort of a vegan caprese. Still delicious!

YOU NEED:

tomatoes, diced

a handful chopped walnuts

a handful fresh basil, chopped

salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic

OPTIONAL: onion, feta cheese, arugula or spinach, or mozzarella.

Chunky Mango Avocado Salad

An easy salad with so many health benefits!

SALAD:

1 red pepper, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

some black beans or chickpeas

1 mango, chopped

1 avocado, chopped

fresh cilantro

DRESSING:

3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs lime juice, salt, pepper, a bit of cayenne, 1 clove garlic

Creamy Lemon & Crab Pasta

This is a great sauce for pasta and crab meat.

YOU NEED:

1 package crab or imitation.

a handful frozen peas.

1 cup boiled pasta

1 clove minced garlic

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

salt, pepper, fresh parsley

juice of 1 lemon plus more for garnish

butter

1. boil pasta.

2. in a saucepan, heat up some butter. add milk and sour cream and simmer. add lemon juice. once warm, add crab and peas and simmer some more. season. 

3. serve on pasta!

Tomato, Arugula & Anchovy Salad

Easy and delicious,healthy too!

YOU NEED:

1 large tomato, sliced

a handful arugula, chopped

a handful basil, chopped

3 chopped achovy slices

lemon juice

olive oil

salt, pepper

Feta Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad will go in a second if you bring itj to a BBQ or potluck, omg. 

YOU NEED:

2 cups boiled pasta

100 grams feta cheese, crumbled

olives, chopped or halved

cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved

1 onion, diced

1 small cucumber or half, diced

fresh dill

fry oregano

lemon juice

olive oil

salt, pepper

minced garlic

Cherry, Chicken Salad with Minted Goat Cheese Dressing

Easily omit chicken if vegetarian. 

DRESSING:

2 tbs crumbled goat cheese

2 tbs low fat sour cream

2 tbs lemon juice

salt, pepper

chopped mint

SALAD: 

butter greens or mixed greens

sour cherries, sliced or halved

OPTIONAL:

red onion, slivered

walnuts or pecans, crumbled

CHICKEN:

plain, or marinated in lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika and sumac before cooking

 

Simplest Shrimp Ceviche

Ceviche is usually time consuming... not this one!

YOU NEED:

12 shrimps, peeled, deveined

1 tomato, diced

1 avocado, diced

/2 cucumbed, diced

some fresh cilantro, chopped

1 small onion, diced finely

juice of 2 limes

1 tbs olive oil

salt, pepper, cumin

hot sauce, optional but needed

TRICK:

boil shrimp for 5 mins until pink. 

1. marinate veg in lime juice with seasonings, then add cooked shrimp.

Caesar Salad with Hazelnuts & Blood Orange

 

YOU NEED:

1 chopped blood orange

1 head lettuce

1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts

caesar dressing:

2 tbs mayo [low fat]

2 tbs lemon juice

2 cloves minced garlic

salt, pepper

1/4 cup parmesan

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs sour cream 

1 tsp dijon

1 tsp fresh parsley

OPTIONAL:

bacon bits

croutons

grilled chicken

Blueberry, Walnut & Feta Salad

A simple but delicious salad.

YOU NEED:

lettuce, washed and dried

walnuts, or pecans

feta cheese

blueberries

VINAIGRETTE:

a simple balsamic will do, or use some leftover blueberry juice to create a fruity dressing.

Blood Orange Greek Salad

Easy start to your meditteranean feast.

YOU NEED:

3 blood oranges, peeled and sliced

100 grams crumbled goat or feta

some sliced olives

DRESSING:

2 tbs lemon juice

2 tbs olive oil

1 large clove minced garlic

salt, pepper, oregano

OPTIONAL: grilled chicken, fresh oregano, fresh basil. grilled veg

Beet & Blood Orange Salad

Easy summery salad.

YOU NEED:

beets [canned is ok]

2 blood orange

a pack blackberries or raspberries

walnuts or pine nuts or pecans

goat cheese or feta cheese

lettuce or arugula

1 avocado

lemon juice

salt

pepper

olive oil

OPTIONAL: slivered onion, radish, endive, cucumber, grilled chicken or beef

Pizza Avocado Panini

PANINI: made with:

pepperoni

mozzarella

avocado

tomato

mushrooms

pepper

tomato sauce

ASSEMBLE. in a sandwich. put in panini press or fry like a grilled cheese..