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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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
sunchoke (topinambur) & apple salad with smoked mackerel
When I found these two small unusual looking tubers in my veggie box subscribtion I had completely no idea what are they and how to prepare them. Quick investigation (thanks google) and came out that my mysterious veggies are sunchokes. Also called: topinambur or sunroot, Jerusalem artichoke, earth apple or wild sunflower - depending on … Continue reading sunchoke (topinambur) & apple salad with smoked mackerel
grilled aubergine and chickpeas salad with sumac dressing
I'm a sucker for a good salad. Recently salads became my go to lunch options, I just open my fridge early in the morning and I pack my luchbox with bunch of veg with occasional addition of meat, cheese or egg. Sometimes it's even hard to call it a salad, it rather looks like someone … Continue reading grilled aubergine and chickpeas salad with sumac 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
easy-peasy but fancy – pears & camembert salad
I would like to warn you right away, that not everyone will like this combination, but if you like to experiment - go ahead! I really enjoy this fusion of sweet and juicy pear, camembert and of course walnuts! Nuts and camembert are magical combination, and works perfectly together. Addition of some sweetness of fruit … Continue reading easy-peasy but fancy – pears & camembert salad
orange and chinese cabbage salad (vegan, gluten & dairy free)
Very summery, light and slightly tropical salad recipe. This orange and Chinese cabbage salad will refresh you on a hot summer day. If you're vegan and you like mixing veggies and fruits - that's a great salad idea for you. Or if you just want to take a break from meat and dairy, that's also … Continue reading orange and chinese cabbage salad (vegan, gluten & dairy free)