This is a staple party salad in my family since 2013 when I've made it for the first time. I've prepared it once for a party – the salad was a hit, so I passed the recipe on. Now my mum and my mother in low makes this salad literally every party gathering. Guests are … Continue reading party time! – farfalle & pistachio pasta salad
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what to do with leek easy and quick?
Harvesting season starts for leeks somewhere around September. I feel like leeks are often a bit underestimate as a veg. Most of it is used as an addition to the soups and stews, not really often served fresh and raw. Maybe it's because its onion-like taste and a bit hard texture. But in my opinion … Continue reading what to do with leek easy and quick?
peach salad with coconut cheese balls and balsamic glaze
Sometimes ideas and inspirations are coming from places you would never expect. Sometimes from the lack or excess of ingredients. And that's how it happened this time. I've seen grilled fruits many times but I never tried to actually use this idea. And excess of ripe peaches was a perfect moment to try grilled peach … Continue reading peach salad with coconut cheese balls and balsamic glaze
waiting for Spring – green salad with linseed dressing
I know it's end of January, but there are days when the Scottish aura outside the window tries to convince me that spring is near. I'm not the Winter person, after Christmas Holidays I can't wait when the Spring comes, to get rid of these layers, hats and dark mornings. Birds starts to sing little … Continue reading waiting for Spring – green salad with linseed dressing
summer radish salad with avocado and radish leaf dressing
Look at the colour of these beautiful leaves, don't you think they look amazing on a plate? It's a festival of textures and colours. They are almost velvety in touch and have deep purple hue. To complement the purples we have green and purple mustard greens with their beautiful frayed leaves. And last but not … Continue reading summer radish salad with avocado and radish leaf dressing
celeriac and cranberry side salad
I had some leftovers of cranberries and some celery root, and because I like combining fruits and veggies in salads I decided to make this simple side salad. It's very easy to make mix of celeriac, little bit of apple, some cranberries (but raisins will work too, although they will add more sweetness) and spices. … Continue reading celeriac and cranberry side salad
leek, egg, sweetcorn & smoked mackerel salad
This salad always reminds me of Spring and Easter time. I like crunchiness and freshness of leeks, mixed with sweetness of sweetcorn, they give each other nice balance. Quite sharp onion-like taste of leeks also goes great with a bit dull taste of hard boiled eggs. All this gives very nice balance of flavours and … Continue reading leek, egg, sweetcorn & smoked mackerel salad
raw beetroot, avocado and halloumi salad (with awesome sun-dried tomato dip)
When I said that my previous raw beetroot salad was delicious, I didn't know it can be even better. OMG! this salad is amazing! First of all creamy sun-dried tomato dip is perfect with avocado. We have plenty of textures: crunchy beetroot, creamy and mushy avocado, crispy rocket leaves and firm golden halloumi cheese. Trying … Continue reading raw beetroot, avocado and halloumi salad (with awesome sun-dried tomato dip)
quick & easy fennel salad
A quick break from Christmas preparations, to eat something light and nourishing. I had 3 lonely fennel bulbs from my weekly veg delivery, waiting to be consumed. Fennel is not the vegetable I often buy (to be honest I think I never bought any fennel bulbs), but since I got it I had a crunchy … Continue reading quick & easy fennel salad
keto salad with chicken, prawns & 1000 island dressing
This summer salads are my go-to food. Since I'm on furlough, and I don't need that much energy (five months off work, can you imagine?) I've left behind high in calories meals, and I run my days eating salads. My base is usually the same, and for some people maybe boring, but I like it … Continue reading keto salad with chicken, prawns & 1000 island dressing
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