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Salad

Potato and Spinach Salad

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Ingredients

For the garlic dressing
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp low-fat curds
1 tsp milk powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder
salt and black pepper  powder to taste

Other ingredients
1 cup shredded spinach
2 cups boiled baby potatoes
salt to taste

Method

For the garlic dressing

Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk till smooth. Refrigerate to chill.

How to proceed

  • Put the spinach in ice-cold water for half an hour.
  • Drain and refrigerate till ready to serve.
  • Refrigerate the potatoes.
  • To serve, combine the spinach and potatoes.
  • Sprinkle a little salt over them.
  • Pour the dressing on top and toss well.
  • Serve immediately.

 

Steamed Vegetable Salad

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Steamed and Chilled Vegetable Salad

Ingredients
All vegetables of your choices –  Broccoli, Onion, Cauliflower, Carrot, french beans, peas etc.
2 tbsp. Vinegar
½ tsp. garlic (crushed)
1 tsp.dried basil leaves
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. red chilly flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp Olive oil

How to proceed

Steam all vegetables, but they should be crisp. Rinse these vegetables under cold water. Put them in a large bowl. In another bowl mix all ingredients for the dressing and pour it into vegetable bowl. Serve chilled.

Zucchini and Vegetable Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 handfuls of spinach leaves
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • ½ sliced red and yellow pepper
  • 1 cucumber cut in cubes
  • 2 sliced radishes
  • 1 sliced carrot
  • 3 tbsp. sunflower seeds
  • A dash of salt & ¼ tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp.crushed garlic
  • 2 tsp.Olive oil
  • lemon pepper or 1 tblsp. Italian dressing

Method

  • Put sliced zucchini in a zip lock bag, & season with oil, garlic, salt and chili powder
  • Shake bag to distribute seasoning
  • Then lay zucchini flat on a microwave-proof plate. Microwave on high for 3 minutes
  • Allow to cool
  • Mix with the other salad ingredients on a platter and add zucchini on the sides
  • Add dressing or serve on the side for individual taste