Breakfast dinner salad

Just when I thought I had found the world’s best salad, the very next evening (a Monday of all evenings!) I come across a close second contender! It is described as a breakfast salad, and while a salad is not something I’d really consider having for breakfast, I’d certainly be happy with most, if not…

Quickest steak, lentil and veg salad

Although this meal is quick, everything does sort of happen at the same time, so make sure you’re prepared! In the spirit of speed, I’ll get right to it: For two servings: 2 x sirloin steak 250g pre-prepared puy lentils 40g walnuts 2 tomatoes 1/2 red onion handful of spinach 2 tbsp nut oil (or olive…

Wild rice and broccoli salad

This is a lunch recipe that I always come back to. It’s delicious, healthy, and far removed from an ordinary lettuce-tomato-cucumber salad. The dressing is the best thing about it, but it all comes together so wonderfully I wouldn’t dream if migrating the dressing onto another salad. That said, I have switched some of the…

Spiced pork and a crunchy, fresh salad

I’m always on the look out for attractive recipes that use protein sources I don’t usually cook with – either vegetarian or meats I’m less familiar with, such as pork and venison. An attractive recipe, to me, is one that includes lots of seasoning (fresh herb or spices) but is quick and easy to prepare.…

Tuna Nicoise salad

So this recipe is based on Jamie Oliver’s 15 Minute Meals recipe, however as we’re not doing dairy or wheat, I left the feta and bread elements out.