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Category Archives: Salads
Going gluten free
Since Jim discovered he’s gluten intolerant we’ve had to make changes in our approach to meals so they’re gluten free. For the uninitiated, a gluten-free diet means you have to cut out wheat, barley and rye (and oats unless they’re … Continue reading
Witlof, apple and walnut salad with honey mustard dressing
Summer is here and the weather is really heating up (today is 33°C and the forecast for tomorrow is 39°C!) so it’s the perfect time to be tucking into a great crunchy salad. For me, when it’s this hot the … Continue reading
Quinoa tabouli
For me, quinoa tabouli is the essence of summer. It’s light and very refreshing. The simple dressing means that the flavours of the raw vegetables are allowed to shine through and it is very clean on the palate. I feel … Continue reading
Asparagus and pea salad
For me, baby asparagus and peas represent spring. And being a such gorgeous spring day today, I couldn’t resist making an asparagus and pea salad for lunch (served with tender marinated spring lamb cutlets of course). In this asparagus and … Continue reading
Orange and fennel salad
Summer calls for something light, cool and refreshing to eat. Orange and fennel salad is the perfect summer salad to serve up on those really hot days. We had this just last week with Jim’s homemade crumbed calamari. Delicious! It’s … Continue reading
Mediterranean feast
Living in a warm climate, we thoroughly enjoy eating Mediterranean style—with lots of bits and pieces to choose from and combine into a wonderful, yet light, meal. Whether its lunch or dinner, this is a fantastic way to eat during … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Ingredients, Recipes, Salads
Tagged chicken, dinner, Greek salad, haloumi, Jamie Oliver, lamb, lunch, Mediterranean, olives, recipe, souvlaki
Coleslaw
Crispy, zingy and loaded with healthy fresh vegetables—coleslaw is a great salad for summer. I’ve been thinking about making coleslaw for many months, since we were at Taste of Sydney and ate coleslaw and crispy skinned chicken (it was like … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Salads
Tagged cabbage, carrot, coleslaw, gluten free, lunch, recipe, salad, vegetables
Thyme and lemon lamb with zucchini and chickpea salad
We are lucky enough to have an extensive weekday repertoire of yummy, healthy dinners that are simple to make. The focus is always on lean meat and fresh vegetables and herbs, with not too many carbohydrates to weigh us down. … Continue reading
Tuna with Bean Salad
Jim and I love a good lunch. Preferably something that’s healthy and full of flavour. Even better if it’s quick to make. So here’s today’s delicious selection… 1 tbs pine nuts 2 x 150g tuna steaks 1 tbs freshly squeezed … Continue reading
Strawberry salad with speck and haloumi
One of my favourite television cooking series was Jamie Oliver’s “At Home”. I found it quite inspiring to watch because of his enviable vegetable garden. Yes, I know, he had a gardener who kept the garden in great shape, but … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Salads
Tagged haloumi, Jamie Oliver, recipe, salad, strawberry