2 salads to lighten up our day
These days salads are inseparable part of our meals, if not the meal on their own, and all for good reasons. They’re nutritious, vibrant, filling, easy to make and match any eating style. These 2 are tried and tested many times without failing to satisfy each time. You could say they are more summer aligned because of a bit of BBQ cooking, but enjoyable anytime if you ask me.
Charred Corn Salad
This dish is courtesy of Cameron Diaz. I may have changed the amounts slightly 🙂
Ingredients
Serving 1 as a lunch meal or 2 as a side
1 corn on the cob – charred on the bbq and kernels shaved off
4 sugar snaps – thinly sliced
50g feta cheese – crumbled
Dressing: Juice of a quarter orange ( a large orange)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to liking
Method: Start by layering the ingredients in the order of their place on the list. Make the dressing separately by whisking them together then add to the salad and mix all. Grab a glass of sparkling water and sit and enjoy your salad.
Rocket and Beetroot with Beef strips
Ingredients
Serving 2
250 g beef fillet – bbq to your favored doneness (medium works best) then thinly sliced to strips
150 g rosa tomatoes – halved and lightly cook on the bbq for some caramelization.
200 g rocket or any deep green salad leaves
150 g cooked beetroot – diced
30 g shaved pecorino cheese ( can be replaced with shaved parmesan)
1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Dressing: Add all the following to a glass and whisk well
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to liking
Method: Toss the leaves and beetroot with the dressing and let it rest while the beef and tomatoes are cooking. Arrange tomatoes on top, then sliced beef and finally the pecorino. Finish it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. I think a glass of wine can go well with this salad if you’ve earned it with a nice workout beforehand 😉
Keep nourishing your body with quality food and beverage and enjoy living a healthy life. See you on the videos.
