Avocado Salad
Great recipe for entertaining or for lunch with cold cuts or as a vegetarian meal with tossed salad.Avocado Salad can also be served on top of crisp bread or toasted sourdough for a delicious apertiser.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the avocados. Cut them in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Slice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the avocado salad and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This will also help soften the onions slightly.
- Give the salad a final toss before serving. You can adjust the seasoning if needed.
- The Kicker (1) Sweet chile sauce can be drizzled on top of the salad for that extra zing.
- The Kicker (2) Chile spice powder can be added with discretion and to your taste instead of the sweet chile sauce.
Apple Walnut Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
If you're looking for a fresh and delicious salad that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion, look no further than this apple walnut salad with white balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is loaded with crunchy walnuts, sweet apples, tangy feta cheese, and tender greens, all tossed in a homemade dressing that's light and flavourful. It's a great way to enjoy the seasonal fruits and nuts, and it pairs well with any main dish. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients
- 4 cups of mixed salad greens
- 2 medium apples cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of white balsamic vinegar (available local supermarket)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, apples, walnuts, and feta cheese together.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Enjoy your apple walnut salad with white balsamic vinaigrette!
Roasted Pear Salad with Blue Cheese
If you're looking for a delicious and easy salad to impress your guests, look no further than this roasted pear salad with blue cheese.This salad combines the sweetness of roasted pears, the tanginess of blue cheese, the crunch of walnuts, and the freshness of mixed greens. It's a perfect balance of flavours and textures that will make your mouth water.This salad is a perfect combination of sweet, savoury and crunchy. It's easy to make and great for a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears halved and cored
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 4 cups of mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts chopped
- 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut each pear half into four slices and arrange them on the prepared tray. Drizzle with honey and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and tender.
- In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the vinaigrette and top with the roasted pear slices, walnuts and blue cheese.
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