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Showing posts with label basil. Show all posts

7.10.2013

Nectarine Cucumber and Basil Quinoa Salad


I n g r e d i e n t s:
3 nectarines
3/4 cucumber
4 spring onions
85g quinoa
2 large handfuls of fresh basil
1 lemon
garlic granuals
salt and pepper
2 tbs vegetable stock
2 tbs olive oil
3 tbs white wine vinegar


D o:
1) With the quinoa and vegetable stock in the saucepan, cover generously with cold water. Cook for 10/15 minutes, until the quinoa is soft. Leave the quinoa to cool.
2) Chop cucumber, nectarine, basil and spring onions into a large bowl.
3) Mix the cooled quinoa with the chopped fruit and vegetables.
4) Dress the salad with garlic graduals, salt, pepper, olive oil and white wine vinegar. 
5) Serve and enjoy. 



Nectarine, cucumber and basil quinoa salad served with a cheese board. 

1.15.2013

Pretty Little Herb Salad




Who said salad cant be beautiful and tasty?   This one certainly was.

Ingredients:
Tomatoes variety pack (yellow, red and patterned- get these from Woolworths in South Africa or at Marks and Spencer in England)
Avocado
Mint
Basil
Rocket
Butter Lettuce
Cranberries
Feta
Sprouts
Salad Onions

Dressing:
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Salt
Pepper


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