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Salad Recipes for a fussy eater

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  • 19-12-2017 3:35pm
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    frag420
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    So yesterday I went out for the annual Xmas team lunch to a somewhat fancy place here in London, Toms Kitchen!

    I had a tasty starter of crab cake with a cucumber & quinoa salad. It was delish, first salad I have ever enjoyed, very refreshing!It was cucumber, quinoa, coriander and I guess some kind of zest, I am not great with remembering flavours!

    So here is where I am hoping someone can help me, I am looking for similar recipes as I believe this could be the answer to my fussy eating and will give me something healthy to enjoy alongside some chicken/beef etc.

    If it helps I am not big on leafy salads, I like spicy food so I am thinking eastern style salads and when it comes to dressings I cannot stand salad dressing or anything vinegary, would prefer something with spice/chilli in it!!

    So does anyone care to share some recipes with me?


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    pwurple
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    That cucumber and quinoa sounds like a salsa... which is basically chopped veg with lime juice and seasoning. 

    Chopped cucumber, onion, coriander, mint and a chili. Mix in quinoa, and toss with lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. Maybe a bit of minced garlic. 

    Google a salsa and you will find loads. Swap in tomato, red or green peppers, cooked beetroot.
    It would work with beans as well if you had them instead of the quinoa. Chickpeas, blackeyed, kidney etc. I always have some tins of those around the house for quick meals.


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    frag420
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    pwurple wrote: »
    That cucumber and quinoa sounds like a salsa... which is basically chopped veg with lime juice and seasoning. 

    Chopped cucumber, onion, coriander, mint and a chili. Mix in quinoa, and toss with lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. Maybe a bit of minced garlic. 

    Google a salsa and you will find loads. Swap in tomato, red or green peppers, cooked beetroot.
    It would work with beans as well if you had them instead of the quinoa. Chickpeas, blackeyed, kidney etc. I always have some tins of those around the house for quick meals.

    Yes, you're right! I guess I can always chop up some leaves and throw them in too for added benefit!

    Thank you!


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