Colourful and nutritious: try these must-try salad recipes

Explore a delicious selection of fresh and flavorful salads that are perfect for any occasion! These recipes combine vibrant ingredients and nutritious elements to create satisfying meals. From the flavorful Greek Chicken Salad packed with veggies and a zesty vinaigrette to the healthy Fresh & Fit Quinoa Energy Bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the classic Caesar Salad, with crisp lettuce and creamy dressing, topped with crunchy garlic croutons. Each dish not only delights the taste buds, but also brings a colorful pop to your table, making healthy eating a pleasure!

Salt Cafe Greek Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• Lettuce
• Cherry tomatoes
• Bell Peppers
• Chicken
• Shallots
• Cucumber
• Lemon
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Parsley
• Crushed pepper
• Salt
• Feta cheese
• Garlic
• Oregano

Method:

1. Bandage:Combine 1 part lemon juice and 3 parts extra virgin olive oil. Whisk until emulsified. Add a pinch of dried oregano, salt, crushed pepper and minced garlic for flavor.
2. ChickenMarinate chicken in olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, chopped parsley, fresh basil, salt and ground pepper for 30 to 60 minutes. Grill chicken and let cool.
3. Prepare salad:Cut the chicken into desired pieces. Chop the lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and shallots. Mix them together in a large bowl.
4. Pull together:Season with seasoning or salt to taste. Mix everything together and top with feta cheese and parsley.

The Big Tree Cafe Fresh & Fit Quinoa Energy Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes (350 g each)
• Pinch of dried chili flakes, ground coriander and cinnamon.
• Olive oil (for grilling)
• 200g quinoa
• 320 g broccoli
• 35 g mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts)
• 1 pomegranate
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 limes
• Splash of balsamic vinegar
• 40 g mixed sprouts
• 1 basket of mixed watercress
• 30 g fresh coriander
• 1 fresh red chili
• 1 ripe avocado
• 20 g feta cheese

Method:

1. Preheat the oven:Set to 200°C (400°F, Gas 6).
2. Preparing sweet potatoes:Cut into 2.5cm pieces, mix with chilli flakes, coriander, cinnamon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until golden.
3. Cooking quinoa:Bring salted water to a boil and cook quinoa according to package directions.
4. Steamed Broccoli:Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam over a quinoa pan for 3 minutes until tender.
5. Great ingredients:Rinse the quinoa under cold water and let it cool along with the broccoli and sweet potatoes.
6. Toast nuts:Toast the mixed nuts in a pan for 2-3 minutes and crush them lightly.
7. Make Dressing:Squeeze the juice from half a pomegranate. Mix it with olive oil, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste.
8. Combine the ingredients:Add quinoa, broccoli, sprouts and watercress to the dressing. Toss with cilantro, sliced ​​chili and sweet potatoes.
9. Finish and Serve:Spread the salad on a platter and top with avocado, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and watercress.

Habbit Caesar Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large or 2 small heads of romaine lettuce
• Iceberg lettuce
• Cherry tomatoes
• Parmesan cheese (grated or sliced)

Crunchy Garlic Croutons:

• Jonquil
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of parmesan

Caesar dressing:

• Mayonnaise
• Minced garlic
• Dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• Lemon juice
• Red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Method:

1. Preparing croutons:Slice baguette in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4″ thick pieces. Toss with garlicky olive oil and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until desired crispiness.
2. Prepare Caesar dressingWhisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Mixed saladIn a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes and croutons with the Caesar dressing until well coated. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.