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Corn, Almond Cheese & Blueberry Salad
Fresh corn on the cob is one of my favourite summer foods. It tastes better than canned or frozen sweetcorn by a million miles. I’ve only eaten it cooked with some salt and vegan butter, or lightly grilled on the barbecue. It’s also a longstanding go-to when heading out for a picnic. But I decided… Read more »
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Watermelon Salad with Mint & Lime Yoghurt
Here’s a lovely summer salad with a fresh mint & lime dressing, perfect for warm days. It would also work really well to bring on a picnic. My friend @theroguebrusselsprout asked me to contribute to her collection of salad dressings, and after messing my first attempt up, this is my second try. I dare say… Read more »
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Cherry & Basil Salad
Summer really is the best time of the year when it comes to fresh produce. I’ve always loved cherries, and remember fondly how we picked them through our window in my Grandma’s summer house when I was little. This is the first time I use cherries in a salad, and I found that they paired… Read more »
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Braided Rosemary Bread Sticks
I had some left over pizza dough that I needed to use up. Here’s a really quick and fun way to make bread sticks, perfect to eat with a salad or on a buffet. Add 1 tbsp of dried rosemary and 1 tsp salt and knead it into the dough. Divide the dough in 15… Read more »
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Summer Salad Bowl
It’s unusually hot here in Sweden at the moment, and all I want to eat is salads, salads, salads. In this bowl is whole bulghur, steamed sweet potato cubes, peas, watermelon, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, pickled ginger, mint and coriander. I meant to show you the tasty dressing I made to match this, but as usual… Read more »
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Tomato Bruschetta
I love tomatoes, and I think that the perfect way to highlight this produce is by making a tomato bruschetta. I diced a perfectly ripe tomato and added lots of chopped basil, salt, black pepper and olive oil. (Also add red onion if you like, but raw onions just aren’t my cup of tea.) Then… Read more »
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Grilled Greens & Bread Salad
Summer is definitely the time to cook outside and put all sorts of things on the grill. Here’s a little buffet of grilled green goodies:• boiled and halved potatoes• mushroom skewers in a sesame oil, soy, garlic and ginger marinade (it’s a winner!)• red cabbage• asparagus• lemon• fresh onions• herby croutonsOn the side I served… Read more »
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Quick Tabbouleh
First of June, and summer is officially here! I’m planning to eat endless bowls of salads this season. And I’m so looking forward to all the fresh produce that will be available. This is my first contribution – a super quick take on tabbouleh, which is up there among my fave salad combos. While authentic… Read more »
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Caesar Salad
Let’s pretend I didn’t see the snow that fell today, and say that it’s spring and time for salads! A classic Caesar never gets old. Here’s Romaine lettuce, cucumber, “bacon” (thinly sliced eggplant fried crispy with oil, smoked paprika powder and salt), fried soy bits, avocado and bread croutons. And then I literally drenched the… Read more »
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Orange Side Salad
Making the most of the citrus season before it’s over! A mix of different oranges topped with fresh rosemary, chopped almonds and dried cranberries. This worked really well as a fruity side salad, and I loved the combination of citrus and rosemary. Read more »