WHO SAYS SALADS HAVE TO BE BORING?
Just
toss in different ingredients and dressings to create some delightful, healthy
fare as salad
A salad a day might also keep the doctor away, going by its nutritional benefits. But if you’re already tired of plain cucumber, tomato and lettuce just tossed in lime or mayonnaise, get a load of these ideas. Say goodbye to the basics with these interseting ingredients and sauces that make for flavour and health. The markets are awash with great seasonal produce...
TRY THESE QUICK PARTY FIXES!
RAW PAPAYA SALAD
Take raw, papaya (grated), thinly sliced tomato, finely sliced french beans and green chillies, crushed roasted peanuts, sugar, tamarind pulp, chilli powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, chopped coriander and salt. Mix the ingredients and place in the fridge. Serve chilled.
RAW PAPAYA SALAD
Take raw, papaya (grated), thinly sliced tomato, finely sliced french beans and green chillies, crushed roasted peanuts, sugar, tamarind pulp, chilli powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, chopped coriander and salt. Mix the ingredients and place in the fridge. Serve chilled.
MIXED LEAF SALAD
Wash lettuce leaves, clean and keep the in cold water. Cut cherry tomatoes and apples and add to this.
For the dressing, just whisk mustard, olive oil and honey together. Add salt and crushed black pepper to this. Add cherry tomatoes and apples and toss.
ROMAINE LETTUCE
A variety of Greek lettuce, Romaine lettuce is usually used in Caesar salads. Found at all local markets TOSS IT WITH: Pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese and crispy chicken. DRESSING USED: Light, honey-based vinaigrettes, creamy dill dressing, crushed black pepper and chopped garlic. HEALTH BENEFITS: One of the most nutritious greens, Romaine lettuce has a storehouse of protin. It is also said to have more vitamin C then an orange and B vitamins. The fiber in it also helps reduce blood cholesterol. When buying, avoid ones with wilted leaves.
A variety of Greek lettuce, Romaine lettuce is usually used in Caesar salads. Found at all local markets TOSS IT WITH: Pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese and crispy chicken. DRESSING USED: Light, honey-based vinaigrettes, creamy dill dressing, crushed black pepper and chopped garlic. HEALTH BENEFITS: One of the most nutritious greens, Romaine lettuce has a storehouse of protin. It is also said to have more vitamin C then an orange and B vitamins. The fiber in it also helps reduce blood cholesterol. When buying, avoid ones with wilted leaves.
KALE
Considered one of the healthiest foods, kale is a nutritional powerhouse. You can find it at neighbourhood vegetable vendor vendors. TOSS IT WITH: Walnuts, feta cheese, sprouts, onions, beans and bok choy. DRESSING USED: Pepper, lemon juice, sautéed garlic and red chillies. HEALTH BENEFITS: Kale provides iron, it’s high in vitamins A and K, has anti-oxidants and is apt for detoxifying. Dieter’s maybe it’s time you started stocking up on kale, today!
Considered one of the healthiest foods, kale is a nutritional powerhouse. You can find it at neighbourhood vegetable vendor vendors. TOSS IT WITH: Walnuts, feta cheese, sprouts, onions, beans and bok choy. DRESSING USED: Pepper, lemon juice, sautéed garlic and red chillies. HEALTH BENEFITS: Kale provides iron, it’s high in vitamins A and K, has anti-oxidants and is apt for detoxifying. Dieter’s maybe it’s time you started stocking up on kale, today!
TOSS IT WITH: Snap peas, romaine lettuce, stir-fry dishes and roasted meat. DRESSING USED: Mimt and lemon salad oil as well as creamy dressing. BENEFITS: This cruciferous vegetable is a natural cleansing agent. It relieves indigestion and is cooling. It is also a great
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