Ceviche Salad

Ceviche Salad,  This salad is healthy, light and loaded with lots of protein.This recipe is so easy to prepare and good for your diet.  A fresh fish fillet, crisp lettuce greens of your choice and the longer it s marinate the best flavor results, try it!

SERVES 4

• 450g  salmon or red snapper,skinned and cut into strips
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• juice of 3 limes
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander, plus extra to garnish
• 1 tbsp. snipped fresh chives or dill
• salt and pepper
• 2 med. tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1cup lettuce, shredded
• 2 tbsp. capers, rinsed (optional)

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Papaya, Avocado & Red Pepper Salad

Papaya, Avocado & Red Pepper Salad,  This salad is a great fruit combination that offers a remarkable benefit to our skin and it has a Beta Carotene and a lot of  health benefits that we perfectly need.

SERVES 4

• 200g mixed salad leaves
• 3 spring onions, chopped
• 4 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander
• 1 small papaya
• 2 red peppers
• 1 avocado
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 3 tbsp. pumpkin seeds, preferably toasted (optional)

DRESSING :

• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp. of paprika
• 1 tsp. of ground cumin
• 1 tsp. of sugar
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• pinch of salt
• dash of white wine vinegar (optional)

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Citrus Salad with Pomegranate

Citrus Salad with Pomegranate,  Fresh summer citrus fruit with pomegranate and red oak lettuce salad made fast and easy.

SERVES 4

• 1 large pomegranate
• 1 grapefruit
• 2 sweet oranges
• finely grated rind of 1/2 lime
• 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• juice of 2 limes
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• salt and pepper
• 4-5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 head red leafy lettuce, such as oak leaf, washed and dried
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, diced, and tossed with a little lime juice
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced, to garnish

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Steak, Avocado & Bean Salad

Steak, Avocado & Bean Salad,  The avocado is very popular in vegetarian cuisine, as substitute for meats in sandwiches and salads because of its high fat content.  Try this delicious recipe for Steak, Avocado and Bean Salad.

SERVES 4

• 350g  tender steak, such as sirloin
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• juice of 1 lime
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. white or red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. mild chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 5 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 200g crisp lettuce leaves, such as romaine
• 225g canned sweet corn kernels, drained
• 400g canned pinto, black or red kidney beans, drained
• 1 avocado, peeled, sliced and tossed with lime juice
• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 fresh green or red chilli, chopped
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander
• tortilla chips, broken into pieces

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Grapefruit and Cheese Salad

Grapefruit and Cheese Salad,  Pink grapefruit segments make a very attractive color combination with the avocados, but ordinary grapefruit will work just as well.  To help avocados to ripen, keep them at room temperature in a brown paper bag.

SERVES 4

• ½ romaine lettuce
• ½ oak leaf lettuce
• 2 pink grapefruit
• 2 ripe avocados
• 175g Gorgonzola cheese, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil sprigs, to garnish

DRESSING :

• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper

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