Summer is here, and with it comes with an increased appetite for our favourite fresh salads. But no matter how much you don't want to believe it, making a nice salad is a skill. Of course, the most important part is fresh fruit and vegetables. Second is how you combine the ingredients and what dressing you choose. Well, we've got you covered with 3 proven flavor combinations that impress anyone who tries them. They're perfect as a side dish or on their own for an irresistible light lunch. Let's get started!
Strawberries and goat cheese
We can't miss one of our favourite combinations, namely strawberries and goat cheese, which caress our taste buds gently. To achieve that irresistible taste, it's important to add the neutral but balancing baby spinach and arugula, which make the salad even fresher and more enticing. Choose nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts to complement the earthy flavours on the plate. And the dressing... well, it makes people beg for extra! Mustard, wine vinegar, olive oil and a secret ingredient you'll see below will make you fall in love with this salad!
And here is the recipe: 1 tsp spinach 1 tsp arugula 2 tsp fresh strawberries ½ tsp goat cheese "Kozarev" ¼ tsp roasted nut mix
Dressing:1/4 tsp champagne vinegar 1 medium orange, squeezed 1 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste
All you have to do is mix the ingredients for the salad in one bowl. Then mix the dressing in a jar and add it.
Nectarines and labneh
Soon it will also be the season of our favourite nectarines, which, like strawberries, perfectly complement the milky taste of goat products. To unlock their flavours, we recommend you grill them and serve the salad while they are still warm. Combined with the fresh taste of cucumbers and melon, you'll be serving the epitome of summer on a plate to your guests. See how to make this irresistible salad right now!
Products needed: 5 nectarines 1 pc. cucumber ¼. melon ½ avocado ½ red onion ½ jar "Kozarev" labneh Rosemary and mint for decoration
Dressing: 3 tsp honey ½ tsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp pomegranate sauce Salt to taste
Start by making the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a jar and stirring well. Arrange the salad on a large flat plate, starting with the sliced cucumber and avocado halves. Then grill the nectarines on a grill pan, cutting them in half. Add the sliced melon, red onion and labneh around the finished nectarines added to the plate. Garnish with rosemary and mint where you see fit. Add the dressing on top and voilà - you have an irresistible summer salad!
Chickpeas and goat yellow cheese
This salad is terribly simple and great for an early lunch or a side dish for dinner with friends at home! The ingredients needed are few and the result is always impressive. There's nothing more to put off, check out the recipe in the following lines right now!
Products needed: 1 jar ready chickpeas 2 tsp kale 1 tsp goat cheese Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
For the dressing: 1 tbsp goat yoghurt 1 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp mayonnaise 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp basil 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste
Drain the chickpeas and mix them with the spices in a bowl. Roast it in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes, stirring it every 10 minutes. During this time, in a large bowl, add the shredded kale pieces. Prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a jar and mixing well. When ready, add the chickpeas to a plate on top of the seasoned kale and sprinkle with shredded goat cheese. Enjoy every bite!
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