PICK-AND-MIX SALAD
This is from Jamie Oliver's Ministry Of Food cookbook. I love the idea behind it, so I thought I would share it with you. The idea is simple, you choose 1 ingredient from each section, and build your salad from the ground up, to suit your tastes! You then dress it with a salad dressing of your choice. Use the measurements included as a guide only (I haven't added measurements for each ingredient, just an example in each category), as that is all up too you also! There are no rules, just choose your 6 ingredients, and build your own great salad!
Provided by Sara 76
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 1 salad
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Choose an ingredient from each of the 6 groups above.
- Wash and spin dry the soft and crunchy leaves.
- Pick the herby leaves off their stalks.
- Finely slice or peel the veg and shave, tear or crumble up the cheese.
- Toss everything together in a large bowl.
- Dress simply with your choice of dressing, and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
- Divide the salad between your serving bowls and sprinkle over your chosen topping.
KIDS' PASTA SALAD
Make our Greek pasta salad with the kids. The recipe is specially designed for younger cooks, and we've noted all the equipment they'll need to make it
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan with hot water from the tap until it's three-quarters full. Set the pan on the hob. Season the water with a pinch of salt, then turn the heat to medium-high - the water should start to boil after a minute or so. Slowly tip the pasta into the boiling water - do this carefully, as any splashes could burn your skin.
- Holding the handle of the saucepan with one hand (use a cloth if it's hot), carefully stir the pasta with a long wooden spoon in the other hand - this will prevent the pasta from sticking together. Set a timer for 10 mins. Stir the pasta every minute or so, and keep checking the heat to make sure the water is gently boiling while the timer counts down.
- While the pasta cooks, measure 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 tsp dried oregano into a mixing bowl. Season with some salt and black pepper, and mix well - this will make a zingy dressing for the pasta.
- When the timer beeps, it's time to check if the pasta is cooked. To do this, scoop one piece of pasta out of the boiling water using the wooden spoon, tip it onto a plate and leave it to cool slightly. Taste the pasta: if it's soft, it's cooked through, but if it's still a little hard in the middle, it needs to cook for a bit longer. Set the timer for another 2 mins, then check again.
- Place a large colander or sieve in the sink. When the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and, using two hands, carefully carry the saucepan over to the sink and tip the pasta into the colander to drain away the hot water. Leave to cool for a few minutes in the colander, then tip the pasta into the mixing bowl with the dressing. Mix together until the pasta is coated in the dressing.
- Put a chopping board on a work surface. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half by pinching each one between your thumb and index finger, and carefully slicing through the middle of the tomato with a small serrated knife. Slice the pitted olives in the same way, then tip all the tomatoes and olives into the pasta.
- Put the cucumber on the chopping board and cut it in half lengthways. Lay the two halves on the board cut-side down, so they don't roll around. Cut each piece in half again, so you have four long, chunky pieces. Cut across the cucumber pieces in the other direction so you end up with small cucumber triangles. Tip these into the bowl with the pasta, tomatoes and olives.
- Put the onion on the board and hold it securely. Cut off the pointy end, then cut the onion in half through the root end. Peel away the papery outer layers until you're left with just the shiny onion underneath. Lay each onion half on the board, cut-side down so it doesn't roll around. Holding onto the root end, carefully slice the halves into half-moon shapes, as thinly as you can. Stop when you get to the root. Tip the onions into the bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces over the bowl, then gently mix everything together until well combined. Eat straightaway, or chill for up to a day before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.26 milligram of sodium
PIQUANT MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD
Make and share this Piquant Mixed Vegetable Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place mixed vegetables and kidney beans in a colander or strainer and rinse thoroughly; drain.
- Mix together mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl.
- Heat sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and cornstarch dissolve; continue stirring until thickened; remove from heat.
- When dressing has cooled somewhat, toss with salad, mixing well.
- Chill well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 386.2, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 21.8, Protein 4.4
PICK & MIX PESTO PASTA SALAD BAR
Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in - it's great for fussy eaters
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and toss in 1 tbsp oil. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool, tossing occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick. Mix the remaining olive oil with the pesto and set aside. Both can be prepared up to two days ahead, then covered and chilled.
- Put all the ingredients into individual bowls and serve with a large empty bowl and wooden spoon for mixing individual portions of pasta salad with your choice of ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
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