Spiced Celery Leaf & Popadom Salad

Spiced Celery Leaf & Popadom Salad

This was one of those delightful accidents: a salad consisting of fridge & pantry scraps. But I’m determined to turn this accidental salad into a deliberate one by recreating it again and again. Celery hearts —with their sweet , bitter leaves — and toasted mustard seeds are the key flavour heroes of this salad . And the popadom croutons deliver fattoush vibes with North Indian vibes.

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Winter Tabouleh w/ Quinoa, Pomegranate & Radicchio

Winter Tabouleh w/ Quinoa, Pomegranate & Radicchio

I could live for days eating nothing but tabouleh. The freshness of the parsley, the crunch of the veggies, the intensity of the citrus, the carby goodness of the grains— I can’t get enough. I’m constantly reinventing the classic tabouleh recipe so I don’t get bored (and so I have more website content!) Here’s a version of tabouleh that’s fresh, fruity, a bit bitter and with a gluten-free grain!

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Fattoush Salad w/ Sumac Pita Chips & Pomegranate

Fattoush Salad w/ Sumac Pita Chips & Pomegranate

Fattoush Salad feels like an indulgent special treat, but it’s actually dead easy to make. Any night of the week. All you need are a few key ingredients on hand and a good supply of fresh veggies. And if your fridge isn’t constantly filled with fresh veggies then you’re doing life wrong.

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Hazelnuts and Pomegranate

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Hazelnuts and Pomegranate

I obviously have every single Ottolenghi cookbook and adore every recipe in them. It’s hard to choose a favorite recipe but this roasted cauliflower salad with crunchy celery, herby parsley, sweet and sour pomegranate and topped off with hazelnuts is divine! The maple syrup vinaigrette is INSPIRED!

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Kosambri --Spiced Raw Veggie Slaw!

Kosambri --Spiced Raw Veggie Slaw!

Kosambri is a South Indian style veggie slaw that's been doused with loads of citrus and spiced oil. It's a vibrant and unique salad that is the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of dal, fluffy rice, or a spicy roast chicken! 

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Sprouted Moong and Cucumber Salad

Sprouted Moong and Cucumber Salad

Sprouted moong beans contain as much protein as STEAK! Adding these little guys to soups, curries, dals and salads is a great way to add extra protein to your meal with a low calorie crunch! Sprouting at home is also a mega fun little project with nutritious and delicious results--and can save you a lot of money! You can buy these cute and easy to use sprouting jars from amazon! 

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Roasted and Spiced: Chickpeas and Cauliflower

Roasted and Spiced: Chickpeas and Cauliflower

Cauliflower is both meaty and creamy making it one of the most perfect vegetables. Roasting cauliflower is easily the most delicious way to enjoy this versatile veggie.   This simple and easy to make dish is LOADED with dynamic spicy flavours, all roasted and to perfection.

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