chicken slaw

Method:  In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with the chicken stock, grated ginger, garlic cloves and lemongrass stalk. Place in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool, then shred. Combine the ingredients for the dressing together in a glass jar. In a bowl, mix […]

watermelon and feta salad

Method Cut the red onion into fine half-moons and put in a small bowl with the lime juice. Remove the pips from the watermelon and cut into uniform triangular chunks. Do the same to the feta and put them both into a wide shallow bowl. Tear off sprigs of parsley and add to the bowl […]

refreshing greek salad

Method for the vinaigrette Finely chop the oregano. Whisk all of the ingredients together. Add a bit of stevia to balance out the tartness of the vinegar, if desired. Method for the salad Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Cut the peppers, remove the seeds and dice into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion into 1/2-inch […]

spinach and pomegranate salad

Method Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small jar, mix the Dijon mustard and honey together. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil and grapeseed oil. Cover and shake to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Divide the spinach among 4 medium plates or 6 small ones. Sprinkle each salad with the […]

warm barley, mushroom, tomato and rocket salad

Method Pre-heat the oven to 120C/250F. Cut the tomatoes in half and place into a bowl. Gently toss the tomatoes with the red wine vinegar and coconut sugar. Line a tray with baking parchment and arrange the tomatoes cut-side up. Transfer to the oven and slow roast for approximately 2 hours or until the tomatoes […]

orange, spinach and watercress salad

Method Segment one of the oranges and squeeze the juice from the other into a bowl. Heat a small frying pan and add this juice. Allow it to simmer and reduce until it forms a syrup-like consistency. Transfer it to a bowl and allow it to cool. Then add the vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil. […]

pea and avocado salad

Method for the dressing: Combine the mustard, white wine vinegar and honey. Whisk while slowly adding in the avocado oil. Add the freshly chopped mint and basil. Season to taste. Method for the salad: Add the peas to salted boiling water and simmer for a few minutes. Then plunge into an ice bath for a […]

pear and blue cheese salad

Method for the dressing: Juice the lemon into a small bowl. Add the mustard and honey and whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in the oil, increasing the whisking at the end to emulsify the ingredients. Method for the salad: Quarter the pears length-ways and remove the core. Cut each quarter in half so you end […]

asian wild rice salad

Method After the rice has cooled, add it to a mixing bowl and add in the green spring onions, carrots, cabbage and cilantro. In another bowl for the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, miso, maple syrup, tamari, ginger and garlic until smooth. Add the sesame oil and whisk in. Mix the dressing with the rice mixture, […]

beetroot and feta salad

Method Wash and steam the beetroots and cut them into 1.5-inch cubes. Place into a steaming basket and steam until fully cooked through, which will take around 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the cumin seeds until fragrant. Set aside. Toast the pumpkin seeds until they pop, and set aside as well. Slice the shallots and finely […]