SALAD TRICKS #3 Toppers and Base!

Summer time is Salad Season!

Well any time of year is salad season really. We Love Salad! If you haven’t seen our previous 2 posts on Salad Tricks then check them out here and here. Sometimes the simple things really make a salad look fancy! These things also add to maximum flavour and you can make them and store them for your week ahead. Today we have 4 salad ingredient tricks for you add to your next creation.

1. Shaved Zucchini

It’s actually just that simple. Shave the zucchini with a peeler. It’s a nice way to enjoy a raw veg. It adds to the fancy look of your salad and gives a different shape and texture, which always makes a salad fun.

2. Balsamic Roasted Beets

Again, super simple. Peel your beets and either roast them whole or cut into cubes (both works well). Drizzle with balsamic and roast on 180 until they soften (pierce with a knife to check). Do a batch at the start of the week!

3. Spiced Roasted Chic Peas

Pour a can of strained chic peas in a bowl and sprinkle on cumin, paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder and salt flakes. Roast on 180 for approx. 15 minutes. These are also a yummy snack by themselves!

4. Beetroot Labneh

Line your plate with this super impressive and delicious creation and you won’t have any need for a dressing. It looks so creative and pretty too! This one needs overnight prep: Place a metal spaghetti strainer over a saucepan and line the strainer with clean chux cloth or cheese cloth. Put all the yogurt on the cloth. (In this case 500g). Cover with gladwrap and leave in the fridge overnight. All the liquid drains from the yogurt. The next day blend in 200g beetroot, 1tsp horseradish and 1/2 tsp crushed garlic. Sooooooo good with salmon or falafel!

We hope you enjoy these and may all of your salads be a delight to look at :)