Looking around the shops these days one can't help but be dazzled by the wonderful colours and shapes of summer fruits.
Not just jewel-like berries but also fat rosy-tinted pears, globes of purple plums, shiny Coxes freshly picked from English orchards.
Who wouldn't want some of that every day the sun shines...and even when it doesn't.
It's summer, right?
Here are some of 67goingon50's fruity combos for salads and main courses, nearly all healthier than usual, most of them easy; many of them wallet-friendly and easily adapted to small households.
Enjoy!
Salads: sides & mains
Strawberries aren't just for Wimbledon; teamed with silky dried hams or smoky pastrami bathed in Balsamic dressing, they make a sassy satisfying salad ...
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| So quick & easy with winning flavours & textures |
Unusual - in a good way! - refreshing Dieters' Delight; with vegan, vegetarian or animal options
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| Goes with everything and is a doddle to put together! |
A slightly sweet crispy combo for getting more raw fruit & veg into kids quickly morphed into an adult pleaser, too. Healthy, full of fibre & flavour. Try walnuts or hazelnuts, too.
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| Deliciously crunchy satisfying vegan Salad that's easy & frugal... |
Adapted from Ottolenghi, the slaw is delicious in every way, combining fresh sweetcorn and plums in a glorious melange of textures and colours. There are a couple of unusual but simple steps but is otherwise pretty easy to prep.
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| 'A perfect salad, light in texture but very satisfying' - Taster |
Air-fried kale, a bit of sweet, a bit of sour plus salty cheese turns out to be a rather wonderful combo. Kale now is easy to prep; the leaves are in smaller pieces and the ribs come away easily (save for soups.)
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| 'Kale is my new best friend, especially when air-fried; this combo is mind-blowingly wonderful.' |
Main Course Dishes
The Blogger first served this salad at a small hotel overlooking a ferry terminal in Mallaig, Inverneshire; the guests loved it. It's adapted from Robert Carrier, one of the first modern tv chefs. The Salad is studded with chicken, ham (or salt beef), apples & oranges, and it's easy-peasy. Get a rotisserie chicken; visit a deli and greengrocer; use up a few salad ingredients and herbs. In minutes, you'll have an unforgettable main course for a crowd. |
| Low carb, low cholesterol, low salt, high-fibre |
Fresh & summery with lots of interesting flavours; the fruit & fish rice reminded a 20-something Australian of home! Vegetarian/vegan option. Portable.
Full of heart-friendly omega oils, vitamins, minerals and fibre and gut-friendly yoghurt. Easy to prep.
Chicken, Pear & Hazlenut Salad is delicious and beautifully understated. The sweet crisp juiciness of ripe pears, crunchy nuts, succulent chicken and soft leaves are generously cloaked in a delicate creamy sauce. It's main appeal will be female singletons, kids and the older generation but 67 knows some Australian males who'll also go for it.
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| Cooked chicken makes this supper very quick and easy....and much better than processed food |
A westernised version of a spicy-sweet Korean recipe, involving short ribs in a pear and red pepper marinade. It's a quick and easy showstopper, partly prepared ahead of time. A sensational sauce works with every cut of beef or chicken and every budget. Who can ask for more?
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| Korean Style Beef Slices, spicy, sweet & tender |
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These recipes has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises. It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.
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