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Artichoke and Avocado Salad

April 15th 2008 12:09

I spy with my little eye...something beginning with A. Well, actually two things - avocado and artichoke. In a salad.

Strange? Yes. Tasty? Definitely.

Artichoke & Avocado Salad (serves 2)

What you need:

For salad:

225g broccoli
30g lettuce
30g rocket

3 sticks celery
400g artichoke hearts (tinned)
chopped fresh herbs (dill & parsley)

For dressing:

Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 avocado
3 Tbsp plain yoghurt
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper

What to do:

Blanch broccoli in boiling water, drain and refresh in cold water. Place broccoli, lettuce, rocket, celery and artichokes in a bowl. Blend dressing ingredients. Drizzle dressing and add herbs to salad.

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Posted By: Greta Simpson - Category: Salads

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Lebanese Tabbouleh

April 9th 2008 10:03

Tabbouleh (also going by the names Tabouleh and Tabouli) is an Arabic dish that originally came from Lebanon.

As part of a balanced diet, wholegrains - such as bulgur (the base ingredient of this recipe), wild rice, millet, couscous and quinoa - bring health benefits. The list is impressive: reduced risk of colon cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity, to name just a few. Try this tabbouleh recipe for an easy way to include a wholegrain in your vegetarian diet.

Tabbouleh (serves 6-8)

What you need:

100g bulgur
3 bunches of flat leaf parsley
bunch of fresh mint
spring onions
3 firm ripe tomatoes, diced
juice of 3 lemons
salt & pepper
4 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp seven spices

What to do:

Rinse bulgur in cold water then place in a bowl, cover with water and soak for 30 minutes. Squeeze burghul with your hands to get rid of excess water and spread on a teatowel while other ingredients are prepared. Chop parsley and mint, discarding all stalks. Chop spring onion finely. Mix in tomatoes and burghul. Mix lemon juice with salt & pepper, then add olive oil and spices.

Serve with pita bread and other salads for a light meal.

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Gado Gado: an Exotic Indonesian Salad

April 8th 2008 09:54

Gado gado is a traditional dish from Indonesian cuisine, made with vegetables and a peanut sauce dressing.

Gado Gado (serves 4)

What you need:

2 shallots
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
600g tomatoes (tinned)
2 Tbsp tomato puree
4 courgettes
2 carrots
4 celery sticks
cauliflower
4 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter

What to do:

Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil. Add spices nad leave on the heat for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and tomato puree, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add all vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in peanut butter and cook for another 10 minutes.

You can also add tofu or sliced hard-boiled eggs for extra protein in your vegetarian or vegan diet.

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Black Bean Salad in Ten Minutes!

March 30th 2008 05:46

I was looking for a recipe for black bean salad and was amazed to find out just what a powerhouse of nutrition these unassuming little beans are. They're a great source of:

* Protein

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The Best Pasta Salad

March 23rd 2008 01:14

So, you think pasta's boring? Think again.

This pasta salad is not only easy, it's also got some good protein (beans) and flavours to die for (spicy radishes combined with thyme, dill, fennel and marjoram). You'll get this salad on the table in ten minutes - and it can be a full meal in itself on a summer night

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