Does the warm weather have you itching to take a trip? It’s easier than you think! Let’s go on a culinary journey of exotic flavours. Travel the world with these flavourful and fun salads!
Fattoush salad
This Lebanese salad will whisk you away to the heart of the Middle East! It’s even more delicious during the summer, seeing as seasonal vegetables are simply brimming with flavour.
Gourmet as can be, fattoush salad is typically made with romaine lettuce hearts, diced tomatoes, Lebanese cucumbers, onions, and peppers, as well as thinly sliced radishes. For added flavour, add some fresh herbs, such as mint and parsley. And to top it all off, serve with toasted pita bread, for the perfect dose of crunch!
The dressing
This slightly acidic dressing will brighten up your salad! Plus, it’s so easy to make and requires just a few ingredients: olive oil, a drizzle of lemon juice, one minced clove of garlic, and a pinch of crushed chili flakes. If you want, you can also add a drop of honey. Season with salt and a generous amount of ground pepper.
The sides
Fattoush salad is delicious paired with merguez sausage or a few slices of grilled halloumi cheese.
Mexican salad
This hearty salad will delight your taste buds and whisk you away to a sunny beach in Mexico! And it’s quick and easy to make. It features avocados, peppers, black beans, and corn . . . and for a dose of freshness, cubed mango! If you like your food with a kick, throw in some sliced jalapeño pepper. Then top with chopped cilantro, green onions, salt and pepper.
The dressing
We recommend pairing this salad with a delicious dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, and hot sauce, such as sambal oelek or sriracha. The hot sauce will balance out the sweet mango and really elevate all the exotic flavours in your salad.
The sides
This salad is the perfect side to serve with grilled meat. You could also pair it with quesadillas. For a light meal, serve with a few Northern prawns. A real feast!
Greek salad
Continue your culinary journey in the Mediterranean! This classic Greek salad is refreshing, colourful, and even more delicious when made with in-season tomatoes. Simply dice some tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and green peppers. Add a generous handful of black olives and crumbled feta. Finally, top with chopped flat-leaf parsley.
The dressing
This salad is ideal paired with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing. To balance out the flavours, add a drizzle of honey, then season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
The sides
If you want extra protein, add some grilled chicken strips or canned flaked tuna to your salad. Or serve with a side of grilled fish.
Bon voyage!
