Hey my loves,
first of all sorry for no new entries last week but I just have been super busy with Uni and life that I haven’t got around to writing entries. I will update you on a few things shortly but for now know that I’m really sorry and that I actually missed blogging a lot, even though it was just for a week.
Today I am sharing three delicious salads with you which are not only amazing for a BBQ party or picnic but also great for everyday. All recipe measurements are for a group of 6, but you will definitely have some leftover! I hope you enjoy this entry!
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
What you will need:
- 500g Pasta (preferably wholemeal)
- 1/2 tin of Kidney beans
- 1/2 tin of corn
- 1/2 of a big cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- 150g feta cheese
- 1 small onion
For the dressing:
- 3tbsp. olive oil
- 3tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp. agave sirup
- 1- 1 1/2 tbsp. water
- salt & pepper
- pinch of parsley
Instructions:
- Boil your pasta according to the instructions on the package. Let the pasta cool off.
- Wash your kidney beans, corn and the rest of the vegetables.
- Dice up the cucumber, bell pepper, onion and the feta cheese to mouth-size pieces.
- Toss everything together in a big bowl.
- Mix together the ingredients of your salad dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over your salad and mix thoroughly.
Bacon Potato Salad
What you will need:
- 1 kg of small potatoes
- 500g bacon
- 3-4 big onions
- salt & pepper
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. hot paprika
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
Instructions:
- Peel your potatoes and cook them in water for about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
- While the potatoes cool off cut the onions into strips.
- Put your coconut oil into a frying pan over medium heat and add your bacon strips.
- Saute and brown your bacon. When it’s all crispy transfer it onto a dish with kitchen roll to get rid of any excess oil.
- To your pan add the brown sugar and your onions and sauté them. When they’re done transfer them to the dish as well.
- I then decided to give my potatoes a quick turn in the frying pan. I also added the rest of the spices.
- Last but not least add all your ingredients in a large bowl and mix them thoroughly. Enjoy!
My Go-To Couscous Salad
What you will need:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 tsp. vegetable broth
- 2 tsp. paprika
- pinch of parley
- 1 cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- 150 g feta cheese
- 1/2 tin of kidney beans
- 1/2 tin of corn
- 1-2 handful of lettuce
- 1-2 handful of lamb’s lettuce
For the dressing I used the same as for the pasta salad.
Instructions:
- Cook your couscous as the instruction on the package say and add the vegetable broth, paprika and parsley to the water.
- Dice up your vegetables, lettuces and feta cheese.
- After the couscous has cooled down add everything in a big bowl and mix the salad with the dressing thoroughly.
If you recreate these salads then let me know! I hope you enjoyed this entry and if you did make sure to give it a thumbs up!
I wish you all a wonderful day!
XoXo, Jasmin.
That bread is looking good too!
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I bought it in the store. 🙈 it’s simple white bread with garlic and/or herb butter in the middle.
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Awesome!
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They all look delicious!
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