Category: salads

Strawberry and Arugula Salad

This tasty combination of arugula and strawberries is perfect for the summer!

Ingredients:
1 serving of monkfish (or a protein according to your plan)
1 serving of arugula
1 Tbsp. of chopped onion
1 serving of strawberries
1 Tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
Oil
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Wash the arugula and pat dry. Wash the strawberries and cut them into slices. Peel the onion and then cut into fine strips. Mix the balsamic vinegar with salt and pepper and a little oil. Season the fish with salt and pepper and then cook in a pan with a little oil in a pan for about 2 minutes per side. Spread the arugula on a plate, add the strawberry slices and onion and sprinkle with the vinegar dressing. Place the fish next to it or on it and enjoy!

Summer Caprese Salad

Summer is the best season for juicy and flavorful tomatoes. One of easiest yet delicious dishes using tomatoes is a simple caprese salad, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices. Then on a plate layer in alternating fashion the mozzarella and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar. Then decorate the top with the fresh basil leaves and enjoy!

Tips: To make it more of a salad you can layer the mozzarella and tomatoes on a bed of fresh arugula or spinach. You can also drizzle olive oil over the salad or add olives for additional flavor.

Wild Herbs with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate

This delicious salad is perfect as a light lunch or dinner! Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Preparation time 16 minutes

Ingredients:
4 – 5 Tbsp. of goat’s cream cheese
1 small bunch of chives
1 shallot
1 Tbsp. of hazelnuts
2 Tbsp. of pomegranate seeds
3 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 Tbsp. of white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard, coarse-grained
Cress according to taste
2 handfuls of wild herbs

Preparation:
In a small bowl, season goat’s cream cheese with sea salt and pepper and shape into praline-sized balls. Place on a plate, cover and briefly put in the freezer to set. In the meantime, prepare the toppings by rinsing the chives under cold running water, dabbing dry with paper towel and cutting into fine rings. Peel and halve the shallot and cut into fine cubes. Mix both ingredients together and set aside as a topping. Briefly toast hazelnuts in a pan all around, without adding fat, over medium heat. Then chop finely and set aside as another topping. Remove goat’s cream cheese balls from the freezer and roll each in a topping, creating a colorful variety. Then put in the fridge. Mix a dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and cress, and season with sea salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix wild herbs with the dressing. Arrange equally in 2 bowls, or in deep plates, and arrange goat’s cream cheese pralines and pomegranate seeds on top. Enjoy!

Pineapple Shrimp Salad

This sweet and savory salad is easy to put together and delicious!


Ingredients:
1 baby pineapple
1 red chili pepper
1 garlic clove
4 tbsp. of olive oil
6 shrimps
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard, coarse-grained
1 handful of lettuce, ready for use

Preparation:
Remove the skin of hte pineapple, remove the dark spots and cut into bite-sized pieces. Rinse chili pepper under cold running water, cut in half, remove ends and core and chop finely. Peel and crush the garlic clove and place in a bowl with the chili, half of the olive oil and the shrimp to marinate. Season with sea salt and pepper, let marinate briefly. Heat a medium frying pan over high heat without adding any fat and briefly fry the shrimp in it on both sides until golden brown. Make a dressing from remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Season with sea salt and pepper. Finally, add pineapple to shrimp, mix in and fry briefly. Then let cool. Marinate the lettuce with dressing in a large bowl, mix in pineapple and shrimp, and enjoy!

Kohlrabi Fennel Salad

This delicious salad is perfect paired with a protein for a great lunch!

Ingredients:
1 serving of feta
1 serving of vegetables (kohlrabi, fennel)
1 Tbsp. of flaxseed oil
1 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar
1 serving of strawberries
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Cut all the ingredients into small pieces. Mix the apple cider vinegar and flaxseed oil to make the dressing and then pour over all of the ingredients. Serve with your protein of choice and enjoy!

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Monkfish

This tasty combination of arugula and strawberries is perfect for the beginning of summer!

Ingredients:
1 serving of monkfish (or a protein according to your plan)
1 serving of arugula
1 Tbsp. of chopped onion
1 serving of strawberries
1 Tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
Oil
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Wash the arugula and pat dry. Wash the strawberries and cut them into slices. Peel the onion and then cut into fine strips. Mix the balsamic vinegar with salt and pepper and a little oil. Season the fish with salt and pepper and then cook in a pan with a little oil in a pan for about 2 minutes per side. Spread the arugula on a plate, add the strawberry slices and onion and sprinkle with the vinegar dressing. Place the fish next to it or on it and enjoy!

Arugula Salad with Mango Dressing

This delicious salad is a perfect side dish and packed full of bold flavors!

Ingredients:
1 serving of vegetables (olives and arugula)
1 Tbsp. of chopped shallots
1 serving of mango
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Pureé the olives with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Peel the mango, remove the flesh from the core and cut into small cubes. Purée some of the cubes with the dressing, set aside the rest. Add the shallots to the dressing. Wash, clean and dry arugula. Mix with the mango cubes and the dressing. Pair the salad with any protein according to your plan – a fish fillet or tofu are two delicious options.

Leek Salad with Soybean Sprouts

This leek salad combines sweet and savory for a delicious light and refreshing salad.

Ingredients:
1 serving of soybean sprouts
1 serving of leeks
1 serving of fruit (mango or apple would work great!)
Curry powder
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Cut your fruit of choice into pieces. Wash soybean sprouts and set a small portion aside. Wash the leeks, peel them and cut them into thin rings. Heat a pan with a little water and cook the soybean sprouts and leeks in it briefly. Season with curry powder, salt, pepper and vinegar. Allow to cool, add fruit and serve.

Chickpea and Mint Salad

This light salad is packed full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Ingredients:
1 serving of chickpeas
1 serving of vegetables
Apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of oil
Fresh parsley
Fresh mint
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Wash the chickpeas, soak overnight and then cook them (if you are pressed for time canned chickpeas work as well). Prepare a salad from the vegetables of your choice and a dressing from the remaining ingredients. Drain the chickpeas, cook over medium heat until crispy, season and add over the salad. Enjoy! 

Tip: The mint taste becomes more intense if you prepare the dressing a few hours before eating and let the flavors develop.

Carrot Ginger Salad

This carrot and ginger salad is perfect for anyone in Phase 3 of their plan! Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Ingredients:
1 serving of vegetables (carrots, spring onions)
Fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. coriander seed
1 Tbsp. lemon oil
Lime juice
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Toast the coriander seeds in a dry pan, let them cool and then use a mortar and pestle to grind finely. Wash and clean the carrots and then grate finely. Wash the spring onions and then slice into thin rings. Peel the ginger and grate finely. Set aside a teaspoon of spring onion for the garnish. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix. Season to taste and garnish with the spring onions before serving. For extra flavor try experimenting with other spices and flavors such as chili. Enjoy with your protein of choice!