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Flexible festive salad

Flexible festive salad

This flexible salad allows you to add your favourite ingredients to create a simple yet delicious addition to your Christmas spread. Thinly slice apples or pears, fan them out, and display them on the top – for a beautiful salad that only takes minutes to prepare. If possible, you’ll want...
Festive Christmas Salad

Festive Christmas Salad

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Peel and chop 1 large sweet potato into 2cm cubes and place on an oven tray with a baking sheet. Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the cubes and add some salt and pepper. Rub this onto all the pieces, and then place in the...
Sushi bowl

Sushi bowl

(serves 4) Rinse tofu blocks and pat dry in a clean tea towel. Next cut the tofu into cubes and place in a large bowl. Place the marinade ingredient over the tofu pieces and mix well. Place in the fridge for 1 hour. Heat an oiled pan and fry the...
Spicy Moroccan silverbeet

Spicy Moroccan silverbeet

Heat a little oil or water in a large frying pan on medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic and chilli for a few minutes or until they begin to soften. Mix in the Moroccan seasoning and tomato paste. Add the silverbeet, coriander and chickpeas, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or...
Vietnamese-style Warm Salad

Vietnamese-style Warm Salad

Combine dressing ingredients in a cup and set aside. Fry the mock abalone in the sesame oil for about 4-5 minutes, turning frequently. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the instructions. Place noodles in a bowl and top with all salad ingredients and mock abalone. Mix dressing and pour over...
Peanut kumara salad

Peanut kumara salad

Combine all of the salad ingredients in large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Raw carrot and beetroot salad with toasted toppings

Raw carrot and beetroot salad with toasted toppings

Create long strands with your beetroot and carrots by either peeling, grating, thinly chopping or spiralising (keeping the veggie skin which holds plenty of nutrients!) Pop the nuts and seeds on medium heat in a frypan, sprinkling over a little tamari sauce and cumin. Thinly slice the red onions and...
Tropical Salad

Tropical Salad

Place tofu in a bowl. Add oil, coriander and garlic salt. Toss to coat and set aside. Pour coconut milk into a large measuring cup. Add water to make 2 1/2 cups. Pour into a large saucepan. Stir in rice, cardamom, cinnamon, salt and chili flakes. Cover and bring to...
Barbecued Corn Salad

Barbecued Corn Salad

Create a small opening at the top of the corn. Pour in a ¼ C of water into each one. Cook over hot coals for 15-20 minutes, turning often. Remove husks from cobs and slice off kernels. Put kernels in a large bowl. Pour oil and ¾ of the lime...
Black Bean & Avocado Salad

Black Bean & Avocado Salad

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except lettuce, in the order listed, tossing well to mix. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter or individual plates and spoon the salad onto the leaves. Serve at room temperature. The salad can keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for...
Bean & Noodle Salad

Bean & Noodle Salad

Combine the noodles, beans, vegetables and parsley in a mixing bowl and set aside. (If using frozen veggies, steam these first). In a smaller bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour this dressing over the salad, tossing well to coat completely. Marinate in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight....
Caribbean Salad

Caribbean Salad

To make mayonnaise, combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process for 1-2 mins. Adjust seasonings to taste. Chill before serving. Can be refrigerated for 1 week. Chop the peppers and celery. Combine all the ingredients and serve.
Ethiopian Tomato Salad

Ethiopian Tomato Salad

Mix all of the ingredients together. Add salt to taste. Serve chilled.
Gingered Carrot Coleslaw

Gingered Carrot Coleslaw

Add carrots, cabbage, raisins, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds to a bowl. To make the dressing, dissolve the maple syrup in the lemon juice. Add the grated ginger, oil and salt to taste. Pour over salad and toss. Allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
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