Tuna, Horseradish & Potato Salad

Tuna & potatoes make a good couple & if you add a few extra's to them, they become exquisite! -to me at least!-
This salad makes a good, fresh dish in summer, a good starter & is also a nice treat for dinner around the year.
Always go for small, baby potatoes & white tuna when making this.

Ingredients:
500 gm baby potatoes, scrubbed
4 tablespoons cream fresh or sour cream
Zest of a lemon & juice of another lemon!
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons horseradish -you can get that from your superstore-
A handful of fresh parsley
A small bunch of spring onions, washed & finely chopped
300 gm white tuna meat

Tuna Bean Salad

This is a fresh recipe for spring & summer. It is delicious, nutritious & easy to make.
It makes a great brunch, light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

1 big can tuna, break into chunks
1 can Red Kidney Beans, rinse & drain
1 romaine lettuce, torn
1 Yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 Cucumber, well washed & sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
Italian style salad dressing - you can get this from your supermarket

Toss the salad ingredients together & pour dressing over them!
Simple & Easy!
Bon Appetite!

Strawberry and Spinach Salad

This might sound like a strange combination to some, but it is actually very healthy and mouthwatering.
The paprika and sesame seeds give this dish a twist, and the vinegar makes it sharp.
This recipe is recommended for those who like to follow a good healthy diet in order to lose weight.

Corn & Apple Salad

This is the best salad in the world! My mom makes this for us in summer, and it goes well with chicken escalope, meat steaks, hamburgers and fried fish filets.
The combination of corn and apple gives a mouthwatering taste.
It is best served after being chilled in the fridge for an hour or so.

Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas are a treasure in countries like Morocco, Tunisia, Italy and Spain.
You can make this salad quickly, especially when using ready cooked chickpeas that are jarred or canned.

Ingredients

1 small onion, peeled
2 fresh red chillies, deseeded
2 handfuls of red cherry tomatoes
2 lemons
olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 jar or can chickpeas, drained
a handful of fresh mint, chopped
a handful of fresh basil, finely ripped
200g feta cheese

Feta and Melon Salad

Yes! Cheese and Fruit together!

They have always gone well side-by-side; in some parts of the world white cheese is eaten with either red watermelons, or grapes whether black or green. And they do make a great mélange, sweet, a bit salty and literally mouth-watering.

Shrimp & Mango Salad

Wow! What a combination!
My favorite fruit tossed with my favorite seafood! Yummy!
This salad is so refreshing and extremely healthy. You can also add avocados and oranges, and that would give you a taste of heaven.
Serve it as a side dish or as a summery main dish, it is fantastic!

Zesty Crab Salad with Crisps

This is a simple crab recipe that can be considered a salad or a yummy extra!
This cold salad would make a great entertaining dish for a garden party, or better yet a beach picnic.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
½ kilo crab sticks or surimi, chopped (using real crab meat is even better)
1/4 cup thinly sliced white and pale green parts of scallions

Greek Salad Recipe

One of the great salads that are full of nutrition, and are mouth-watering is the Greek Salad.
This recipe is easy to make and goes well with Hummus. Yummy!

Fajita Beef Salad

In summer we tend to want easy, light and refreshing meals. A salad could be a mean in itself, by adding a few things from here and there, that will boost the nutrition in the salad and make it a yummier dish.
This following salad is a light but filling meal for the hot days to come.
I listed this recipe in the salad section, but it is actually a jumble between a salad and a sandwich.

Tunisian Carrot Salad "Mermaid Salad"

To start off the WALEG Kitchen, I have decided to begin with a salad recipe from North Africa, particularly Tunisia, which can be served as a starter or a side dish.
This salad is cheap and easy to make, just follow the steps and you will have a yummy dish in about 15 minutes.