Russian Tomato Salad

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(Serves Two) 2/3 sweet onions, chopped 2/3 tomatoes, chopped 1 green Capsicum, chopped 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill 1. In a medium bowl, toss together sweet onions, tomatoes, and green Capsicum. 2. Blend sour cream and dill in a small bowl. Lightly toss into the salad mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving. Prep: 20mins Ready: … [Read more...]

Fava Bean Salad

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(Serves Four) 1 (540 gram) can fava beans, drained 2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 cucumber, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin salt and black pepper to taste 1. Combine fava beans, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a salad bowl. Toss with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and … [Read more...]

Parrothead Salad

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(Serves Six) 1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces 250 grams pound fresh strawberries, sliced 250 grams fresh blueberries 1 mango, peeled, seeded and cut into strips 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds 1/4 chopped red onion 4 slices ham 1. Toss the lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mango, tomatoes, raisins, … [Read more...]

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad (Serves Two) 425g four bean mix, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup fresh corn kernels 1/3 small onion, diced 1/3 cup cherry tomato halves 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional) 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil 1. In a large bowl, gently toss beans, … [Read more...]

BBQ Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad (Serves Two) 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 large red capsicum, diced 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 (240g) can sweet corn, drained 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise 1. Preheat grill for high heat. 2. Lightly oil grate. Grill chicken 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, … [Read more...]

Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Salad

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Eat this easy-to-prepare salad as a meal, or leave out the chicken for a delicious low-kilojoule side. For extra flavour, sprinkle a bit of sumac- a lemony Middle Eastern spice- over each serving. Ingredients 500g sweet potatoes, washed 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 cup mint, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup chives, chopped 12 red radishes, cut into thin strips, half for … [Read more...]

Swordfish With Charred Vegetable and Couscous Salad

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Start this colourful salad by marinating grilled swordfish in a homemade tomato dressing. Then finish it off with grilled vegetables, fresh herbs, feta cheese and couscous for a flavourful and hearty main course. What You Need 500g swordfish, grilled and cut in cubes 1/2 cup grilled tomatoes, finely chopped 4 tbsp olive oil 2 thsp red wine vinegar salt and pepper 1 cup cooked … [Read more...]

Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad

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2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed) 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons Directions In a small bowl … [Read more...]