Recipe Type: Salad
Red Kidney Beans and Avocado Salad
This salad is highly nutritious and simple to prepare! Beans are excellent sources of plant based protein and are rich in minerals and vitamins. Avocados are also rich in carotenoids and provide anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This salad can also be “transformed” into a nice dip (See photo). NB: the ...
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My Kapusta Kiszona aka Sauerkraut Salad
Sauerkraut, despite its German name, did not originate in Germany. Some claim that fermenting cabbage was already practised in China. However the Romans were the more likely source of modern-day European Sauerkraut. It then took root in central and Eastern European cuisines but also in other countries! Being of Polish ...
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Asian Style Warm Cauliflower Salad
We all love cauliflower in our household but personally I was a bit bored of eating it either air fried or as a gratin (called cauliflower cheese in UK)! So this cauliflower salad was concocted, inspired by Asian cuisine! I hope you will like it as much as we did! ...
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Pinto Beans Salad
Beans are important for our diet. It is rich in plant protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of beans has been linked to a reduced risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. It also controls blood sugar level because of the fibre! Beans can be used as a meat ...
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Zingy Quinoa Salad
I usually prepare this salad when I have some leftover of cooked quinoa. I combine it with whatever herbs and crudités (raw vegetables) I have in my pantry. It’s really versatile! Most of all, it’s healthy and piquant! NB: you can do it in advance and keep it in the ...
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Warm Leek Salad with French Vinaigrette
This is a typical French salad. It’s best to eat it warm but it’s also good at room temperature. Try to choose the thinner leeks as they are more tender and less chewy. Otherwise, remove all the layers that are dry looking until you reach the softer part. Then cut ...
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Hmiss – Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes’ Salad
Hmiss or Felfla is an Algerian salad of roasted peppers and tomatoes and is one of the most popular appetisers during the month of Ramadan. It can be served warm or cold. It’s usually enjoyed with a good bread. In the other parts of North Africa, such as Tunisia or ...
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Salad of mashed potatoes – Batata Mutabbaleh
This is another Lebanese recipe, unusual in its form but so tasty and simple to make. When I first prepared this dish for my British husband, he was surprised that it had to be eaten cold or at room temperature and not pipping hot😊! It is served as a side ...
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Potato Salad with Marinated Anchovies
This French dish is easy to prepare and delicious. It can be served as a starter, a side dish or a light meal. It is eaten slightly warm, at room temperature or cold.
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Rainbow Rice Salad
Whenever I have leftover rice I love to use it to prepare this « rainbow named » salad which is nutritious, delicious and most of all zesty. I recommend to keep it in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours before serving it. There are no accurate measures of ingredients for this ...
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