Salmon and Raspberry Salad

Ingredients

·         1 small lettuce; leaves separated

·         125 g rocket (see below)

·         250 g asparagus spears, halved and blanched

·         375 g smoked salmon slices

·         1 cucumber sliced

·         250 g fresh raspberries

Balsamic Dressing

·         2 tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar

·         2 tsp. sugar

·         1 tbsp. olive oil

·         Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1.       Arrange lettuce leaves, rocket, asparagus, smoked salmon, cucumber and raspberries in a salad bowl or on a large serving platter.

2.       To make the dressing: Place vinegar, sugar, oil and black pepper to taste in a screw top jar and shake well to mix.

3.       Spoon dressing or salad and serve immediately

Serves 4

What is rocket?

Rocket is an old fashioned salad herb which has a peppery taste. If not available use watercress.

Engela

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Chicken and Nectarine Salad

Ingredients

·         1 lettuce; leaves separated

·         1 bunch of watercress, broken into sprigs

·         500 g cooked chicken, chopped into pieces

·         1 red pepper, sliced

·         4 nectarines, sliced

·         2 stalks celery, sliced

Black Pepper Dressing

·         3 tsp. crushed black peppercorns

·         1 tbsp. olive oil

·         2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

Preparation

1.       Arrange lettuce leaves, watercress, chicken, red pepper, nectarines and celery in a salad bowl or on a large serving platter

2.       To make dressing, place black peppercorns, and vinegar in a screw top jar and shake well to mix.

3.       Spoon dressing over salad and serve immediately.

Serves 4

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Engela

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Beetroot Pasta salad

Ingredients

·         8 small beetroot, peeled and halved

·         375 g fettuccine

·         250 g assorted lettuce leaves

·         2 carrots cut into thin strips

·         2 courgettes, chopped

·         1 red pepper, sliced

·         Ingredients for Sesame Dressing

·         1 tbsp. sesame seeds

·         2 tsp. sesame oil

·         2 tbsp. sweet soy sauce

·         2 tbsp. sweet chilli sauce

Preparation

1.       Cook beetroot in boiling water for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool. (For a quicker version of this dish you can use baby beetroot). Ten Amazing Facts About Beetroot

2.       Cook pasta in fresh boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.

3.       Arrange lettuce leaves in a salad bowl, top with pasta, beetroot, carrots, courgettes and red pepper.

4.       To make dressing, place sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce and chilli sauce in a screw top jar and shake well until mixed.

5.       Spoon dressing over salad, cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Serves 4

Eat for your heart

Engela