Red quinoa, kale and black bean Salad
Modern Australian / Recipes / Salads / Vegan / Vegetarian

Red quinoa, kale and black bean Salad

This is a dish which I created during the holidays from leftover quinoa, the idea came to me from Iraqi red rice dishes. The flavours worked so well and my daughter loved it so much I decided to write the recipe down and share it. Quinoa is gaining a lot more popularity, and when I … Continue reading

Penne, kale and beetroot salad with sesame seed dressing
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Penne, kale and beetroot salad with sesame seed dressing

Simple food is always so satisfying, isn’t it!! And today I was craving freshness. A meal that is both light and satisfying, a fulfilling salad for lunch. I went shopping this last Saturday, looking for some gluten-free pasta. I have gone completely gluten-free about six months ago and feeling great as a result, but I … Continue reading

Freekeh salad with macadamia, barberries and feta
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Freekeh salad with macadamia, barberries and feta

Freekeh is wheat  harvested when still young and green, then roasted and rubbed to remove the grain from chaff. It has a special smoky flavour and is quite rich in fibre and protein. It is traditionally cooked as a stew, however chefs of modern Middle Eastern cuisine are reinventing this ancient grain and using it … Continue reading

Kale, sun dried apricots, walnuts, asparagus and beetroot salad
Modern Australian / Salads / Vegetarian

Kale, sun dried apricots, walnuts, asparagus and beetroot salad

The tangy taste of the sun-dried apricots teams up really well with the crunchiness of walnuts to give this salad an interesting twist on flavours. The Beetroot and the grilled sweet potato introduce a lovely sweetness which contrasts quite well with the sourness of the dressing. prep time: 20 min cooking time: 30 – 45 min … Continue reading

Grilled fig salad with pomegranate molasses and caramelised walnuts.
Mezze / Side dishes / Modern Australian / Salads

Grilled fig salad with pomegranate molasses and caramelised walnuts.

The sweet and salty flavours pair so well in this refreshing salad. It has various textures too which makes it a delight to the palette. Note: for a vegetarian option, omit the prosciutto and scatter extra cheese pieces on top of salad. Serves: Two people Prep Time: 15 min Cooking time: 5 min 4 figs … Continue reading