Salads

Lemony Potato Salad

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A humble Lemony Potato Salad get a punch of flavor from lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley. Keep reading to get the recipe. 

To be honest, this recipe has been sitting on my drafts for over a month now. I made it when the days where way too hot, so it was sitting there while I tried to bring other more “summer friendly” dishes to my table and the blog. 

At the end of the day I posted a very fresh Grilled Eggplant & Avocado Salad two weeks ago, and then decided to take a week off as I was setting up the website for the home-based cake business I just started. Yay!. That was a little bit stressful. 


I think this came to be actually the perfect time to post this Lemony Potato Salad because this salad portraits the transition on the weather I am experiencing here right now. It has the bright lemony flavor characteristic of sunny days, but it is also satisfying and filling, sort of a comfort food you’ll want to eat on a much cooler, rainy days. 

Let’s talk about the ingredients…

Simple ingredients. Great results

For this Lemony Potato Salad I used the most humble ingredients you can think of, but they blend beautifully to give you the perfect, but not overpowering, tangy lemony flavor that goes very well with potatoes.  

To get the most amount of juice from the lemon don’t forget to press a little bit against the kitchen counter.

For this particular salad I peeled the potatoes, and cook until they are fork tender. The reason why I peeled is because I want to mash a bit of the potatoes, and that little mash, when mixed with the egg yolks, mayo and mustard, will add to the creamy texture without adding too much mayonnaise. 

To get perfect hard boiled eggs for this, or any recipe, place the room temperature eggs on a pot filled with water (make sure the water covers the eggs) and put over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat, and let it cook for 6 minutes. Get off the heat and cool off the eggs with cold water. Peel off and they are ready to use. When you cut in half you should be able to see a beautiful, perfectly cooked, creamy and bright yellow yolk. 

Mayo, mustard, onion and lemon are the main seasoning for this salad. I love how these 4 ingredients marry together to compliment the creamy potatoes. 

Yes! I also chopped the stalk of the fresh parsley

Finally, we have sweet peas and parsley. The fresh parsley has a peppery taste that goes really well with the lemon juice and zest. That combo is what gives you the bright flavor of this salad.

On the other hand, the sweet peas add a little bit of sweetness and a pop of color. I always put the frozen sweet peas to a strainer, and then add the hot potatoes on top. While the potatoes cool down, the sweet peas will defrost.   

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Grilled Eggplant & Avocado Salad {Vegan, GF}

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Today is the day for a scrumptious Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad; so flavorful and fresh; perfect for summer days.

Creamy, fresh and delicious, this easy Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad is the perfect companion during any hot-humid summer day. Click here to grab this easy recipe.

When I was a kid, I pretty much hated eggplants. and it wasn’t until I was like 15, when I discovered middle eastern cuisine, that I started to eating different eggplant recipes with certain enthusiasm.

Quickly I wanted to start to experiment by myself. I had big expectations but I was quickly disappointed, specially because I used to compare my poor skill to those of my mom, who is an eggplant master. This is one of the reasons why, when someone asked me if I like eggplants, I would literally say: “I don’t like eggplants except for the recipes my mom prepares”.

I was so intimidated by those weird creatures. To my eyes they were flavorless and gross, until that magical day I tried babaganoush for the first time. I was hooked by the smoky flavor. From that day on, I started to love smoky and grilled eggplants. (yes, I don’t love other methods 😛 For example, I don’t know if I would be able to swallow sweet eggplants in syrup (a middle eastern sweet delicacy), but I am willing to try at least once.

Ingredients for Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad

Creamy, fresh and delicious, this easy Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad is the perfect companion during any hot-humid summer day. Click here to grab this easy recipe.

When I made this salad for the first time a couple of weeks ago; it was so hot!  That particular day was so incredibly hot and humid that I couldn’t think about eating what I normally eat. Things like rice and beans, plantains, yuca, or even a piece of bread, seemed so heavy; so I decided to make either salad or eat plain watermelon the whole day.

This Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad (or salsa) ended up being the perfect companion for some Spicy Roasted Potatoes. So, light and fresh. Or if you prefer, you can eat as salsa over some toasted bread slices.

This Grilled Eggplant Avocado salad can be done in a few minutes and with minimum and cheap ingredients, which is a real plus. The ingredients are so humble, but don’t let this fool you, because this salad is full of flavor.

Creamy, fresh and delicious, this easy Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad is the perfect companion during any hot-humid summer day. Click here to grab this easy recipe.

I looked into my fridge and tried to think in a fresh combo. Quickly I chose the ingredients in my head: tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, onions, lemon, lots of parsley… but, I didn’t want a plain old green salad…

What could I add to make it more interesting?… Since grilled food is the theme of the summer, and I had two lonely eggplants on the fridge starring at me, I decided to add grilled eggplants to the mix, to get into the summer theme.

Creamy, fresh and delicious, this easy Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad is the perfect companion during any hot-humid summer day. Click here to grab this easy recipe.

The avocado came in last, as I was considering to add some creaminess. An avocado dressing would be an interesting dressing for this salad (super easy, I will share in another post!), but I was lazy. This hot-humid weather has me like “I just want to be under cold water 24/7!!, lol. If you are like me you can just add chopped avocados.

Creamy, fresh and delicious, this easy Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad is the perfect companion during any hot-humid summer day. Click here to grab this easy recipe.

How to make Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad

As you can see, this Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad comes together in a blink. I know, you think it doesn’t because you have to cook the eggplants, but they actually cook pretty fast.

I like to remove just a little bit of the skin from the eggplants so they hold their shape and don’t become a puree.

While the eggplants are grilling, chop the rest of the ingredients. Chop and let cool down a bit befofre adding to the rest of the ingredients as you don’t want the other fresh veggies become mushy.

You can add some finishing touches to this Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad, like extra virgin olive oil and other spices or herbs if you prefer. Check out the recipe below.

Grilled Eggplant Avocado Salad

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Cucumber Salad {Vegan, GF}

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Easy and refreshing Cucumber Salad; perfect for these sunny days!

Easier Salad Ever

Growing up when I heard or thought about the word “salad” in my mind I always saw a bowl full of variety of vegetables. Maybe that is the reason way I used to think salads were kind of “complicated”. That was until I met my husband.

We were recently married and for our first Shabbath dinner I made a boring salad of lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber (up to that point that would be “a green salad” for me). Next Shabbath, he made the salads and this was one of them. I couldn’t believe such a yummy salad can be made with just 5 ingredients!

He also made Moroccan Carrot Salad, Creamy Carrot Salad, Tomato Salad, Beets Salad and others. I couldn’t believe my eyes! So easy to make and you can level up a very simple meal, and fill up your shabbath table with a variety of foods without even notice! I love it!

If you love this recipe, you may be interested in Grilled Eggplant & Avocado Salad & Lemony Potato Salad

How to make Cucumber Salad

For this Cucumber Salad you just need 4 ingredients: cucumber, onions, fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt. Optional you can add extra virgin olive oil.

Even though this recipe won’t take more than 5 minutes to mix up, I personally like to mix onions with the lemon juice, olive oil and salt and rest for like an hour in the fridge, before adding the sliced cucumber. That way the onion is less sharp and a bit softer. I add in the cucumbers and dill right before serving so the cucumbers are crunchy and the dill is fresh, green and beautiful.

You can also mix all ingredients and let them rest altogether in the fridge. The cucumbers soften up a bit, and the dill doesn’t look as green but also have a milder flavor, which some people may prefer.

We usually have the “crispier version” for Shabbath dinner, and the second version for shabbath lunch (because we usually have leftover that has rested overnight on the fridge). Either way is still delicious.

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Moroccan Carrot Salad

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Moroccan Carrot Salad with a Twist

  • Last Modified: May 22, 2023
There are a few things I always include in my Shabbath and Holidays’ table and that’s it Moroccan Carrot Salad, a popular refreshing simple dish from the Morrocan cuisine, featuring carrots, a variety of spiced and fresh parsley. 
This time I went for the julienne cut to add some visual interest to this humble salad, and also used some spinach stalks that were sitting in the fridge, to avoid throwing them . Feel free to use sliced carrots if you prefer, and use only parsley for a more simple yet delicious side dish. 

Carrots are root vegetables that belong to the Apiaceae family, widely known for their vibrant color, sweetness and earthy flavor. Carrots are not only a versatile ingredient, but are also packed with nutrients like antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber, and known to be an excellent source of beta-carotene, which once converted into vitamin A in the body helps maintain good vision, promotes healthy skin, and supports the immune system

Always wash and scrub carrots thoroughly to remove any dirt or residues before using. If you buy organic, you can always save the skin, chop it up and add to soups, stews or sauté and sprinkle over rice or salads. Although orange carrots are the most common, you can also find it in other colors as well. Try them on for a kick of flavor and color. Now, let’s get cooking Moroccan Carrot Salad.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

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Course Dinner, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Middle East, moroccan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 1 Garlic clove, Crushed {or 1 tsp. Garlic powder}
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 400 gr Carrots, cut into julienne
  • ½  tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ cup Fresh pasrley, finely chopped {Can use fresh cilantro instead}
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice {add to taste}
  • Salt and Pepper {add to taste}

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating your pan on low heat.
  • Add your oil, chopped garlic, cumin and paprika, and cook for a few minutes until the garlic and paprika are fragrant.
  • Add the carrots, about 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste and let this cook with the lid on for about 5 to 7 minutes or until your carrots are al dente (meaning that they still have a little crunch on the center. Turn off the heat.
  • Add parsley and lemon juice and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Mix everything well and let it cool to room temperature before storing in the fridge.

Notes

Do you have fresh spinach in the fridge that need some love? Add them also to this recipe to avoid food waste. 
Keyword carrot salad, moroccan salad

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roasted beets salad

Roasted Beets Salad

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Easy Roasted Beets Salad {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

roasted beets salad

Beets are a root vegetable often overlooked in the produce aisle, but they are actually very nutritious and a versatile addition to any diet. They come in a variety of colors and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Roasting is a popular method of cooking beets, because it brings out their natural sweetness, makes them tender without losing texture and enhances their earthy flavor.

This Roasted Beets Salad combines the sweetness of roasted beets with the warm and earthy flavor of cumin, creating a tasty and nutritious dish that is sure to impress.

Cumin: the perfect complement to Roasted Beets Salad

We complement this Roasted Beets Salad with the addition of cumin, which is known for its distinctive aroma and warm, earthy flavor. 

In order to bring out the cumin flavor is important to lightly heat it up in your skillet for a few seconds and then continue with the recipe. 

How to roast beets

To roast beets, start by washing them really well with a brush. Then, if they are all similar size, you can go ahead and roast them whole, in which case peeling is not necessary. 

Alternatively, you can cut the beets into evenly sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes or wedges, toss in a bowl with a little bit of olive oil and salt, coat them evenly, and spread them out on a baking sheet.

Roast the beets in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized. You can check for doneness by inserting a fork or knife into the thickest part of the beet – if it slides in easily, the beets are ready.

roasted beets salad

Roasted Beets Salad {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

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Course Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 400 gr Beets (roasted, cut into cubes)
  • 100 gr White or yellow onions (cut in julienne)
  • 50 gr Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.5 tsp Cumin powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • To roast your beets, wrap each one in aluminium foil (cut them in half if they are too big) and roast for about 40 minutes to 1 hour at 200°C (about 400°F) or until they are cooked through. Let cool to room temperature, peel and dice.
  • In a frying pan, add the cumin and heat it up on low for a few seconds to bring out the flavor.
  • To the frying pan, add the olive oil and the onions and cook until they are translucent.
  • Add the beets and the parsley and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste (just a pinch might be enough since the beets are already very flavorful). Mix everything thoroughly.
  • The beets are done. Turn off the heat and garnish with some more chopped fresh parsley.
  • You can serve this salad warm or cold. Enjoy!
Keyword beets, salad, vegan

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