Camembert Salad Party

Camembert Walnut Salad

Any French cheese fans out there?

Sure, we can easily add some Camembert or Brie onto our freshly baked baguettes!

How about a healthier twist? 

Camembert on a salad, topped off with crushed walnuts.

Simple, ready in no time, and tasty! :)

 

Ingredients- 

1. Lettuce

2. Camembert 

3. Crushed Walnuts and 2-3 Whole Walnuts
4. Grape Tomatoes (Cherry or Plum will suffice) 
5. Salt
6. Pepper
7. Vegetable Oil 
8. Long Grated Carrot Pieces (of course edible, but I used as decoration) 

 

Instructions-

1. Rinse and dry shredded lettuce, use one serving. Place on dish.

2. Thinly slice Camembert. Start cut from the center, and cut outwards. Cutting only 1/2 the entire circle.

3. Place cheese over lettuce.

4. Crush walnuts with knife and sprinkle over cheese and salad.

5. Slice tomatoes and place around plate, alternating with Camembert.

6. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Add a touch of vegetable oil of choice.

7. Add a few pieces of grated carrot pieces, I had mine from a store bought salad mixture

8. Place 2-3 whole walnuts in the center.

9. Serve alone or with toast, such as garlic bread.

Enjoy :)

Craving Olives

Salad

Olives, Tomato, and Red Bell Pepper

Hey everyone, I didn't think I would post tonight.

Final Exams...

I had little time, and barely made myself a decent dinner.

During times like these it is important to nourish our body with nutrients.

I made this wonderful salad, such a simple one, but it sure does look pretty!  

I thought I would share it, regardless :)

Ingredients-   Prep Time <10mins

1. Salad Mix (Lettuce, Baby Spinach, Red Lettuce, etc. use your favorite!)

2. 2 Plum Tomatoes 

3. Handful of Red Bell Pepper Slices

4. Marinated Green Olives

5. Marinated Black Olives

6. Scallions (handful, for topping)

7. 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

8. Black Pepper

 

Instructions-

1. Place a serving of salad on your plate. To save time, buy a prepared salad mix , washed and ready to use.

2. Wash tomatoes and slice into quarters. Place on plate, surrounding the salad like a clock.

3. Wash a red bell pepper and cut into slices. Place a handful on the salad. Save remaining for later use.

4. Slice marinated black and green olives. Place on salad.

5. Wash and finely slice scallions. Top the tomatoes off with the scallions, place some on the salad as well.

6. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or more, if you like) over your salad.

7. Sprinkle black pepper on the tomatoes.

Very easy... I know :) 

 

 

 

 ENJOY :)

 

Tuna Spread

Mini Tuna Spread Wraps

Tuna spread, it has always been one of my favorite lunches.  

This spread is universal, it can be used on bread, bagels, salads, and wraps. 

It is delicious and healthy, like most of my recipes.

I encourage everyone to try it out, it is very refreshing on a warm spring day.

Ingredients-     Prep Time ~25mins

1. 1 Can of Tuna (~180g)

2. 2 Hard Boiled Eggs

3. 3 Large Celery Stalks

4. 1 Large Red Onion

5. 1 Tablespoon of Fresh Dill

6. 3 Tablespoons of Yogurt for Low-Fat Version (may be replaced with mayonnaise)

7. 1/2 Teaspoon of Black Pepper

8. Salt (add to taste)

9. Tortilla Wraps (I used Spinach flavored wraps, feel free to use whole-wheat, tomato, etc.)

10. Scallions (for flavor, decoration)

11. Salad (red, green, baby spinach mix)

Instructions-

1. Cook eggs for about ten minutes, they should be about hard-boiled. 

2. Wash celery stalks and cut into thin sticks, then chop into small cubes.

3. Peel red onion, finely chop and add to bowl along with celery.

4. Add tuna to bowl, salt and pepper to taste. 

5. Peel cooked eggs, and chop them into small cubes. Add to bowl.

6. Mix contents well, add 3 tablespoons of yogurt or mayo, add more if you prefer a wet paste.

7. Mix again and add dill and a few spring onions. 

8. Heat wrap for 1 minute on high heat.

9. Place some scallions and salad on the wrap.

10. Spread a thin layer of tuna paste but do not spread too close to the edges.

11. Fold the wrap into hot dog style. Roll it up and sharpen knife.

12. With sharp knife, slice into thin 1" pieces. 

13. Place on plate and decorate with scallions and red salad. Serve.

 

Enjoy   :)

Chicken & Vegetable Wraps

Spinach Tortilla

with Chicken & Vegetables & Garlic Sauce

 

 

Ingredients- Prep Time ~1h  Cooking Time-15mins 

1. Large Spinach Tortillas or simply Plain Tortillas 

2. 300g Skinless Chicken Breast - (approx. 2 large tortillas)

3. Handful of Mushrooms

4. 1/2 Large Onion

5. 1 Cucumber

6. 1 Red Bell Pepper

7. Mixed Salad

8. 4-5 Plum Tomatoes

9. Garlic Sauce ->  My Homemade Garlic Sauce Recipe 

10. Salt

11. Pepper

12. Gyros Spice Mix

13. Turmeric 

14. Cayenne Pepper

15. Dried Parsley 

16. 1 Teaspoon of Soy Sauce

17. 2 Teaspoons of Oil

18. 1 Teaspoon of Plain Yogurt     

19. Dried Garlic Powder

 

Instructions-  

1. Start with the marinade. Wash, clean, and dry chicken breasts. Cut into small strips.

1. Add chicken pieces into container, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Sprinkle pepper until it covers the chicken.

2. Sprinkle garlic powder the same way as pepper, and add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. Mix well.

3. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and turmeric. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Gyros Spice Mix.

4. Sprinkle some dried parsley and add 1 teaspoon of yogurt. Add 2 Teaspoons of oil.

5. Mix everything well until the chicken is covered with the marinade. Set in the fridge for 1-2h.

6. Prepare vegetables. Wash mushrooms thoroughly. Wash tomatoes and one red bell pepper. 

7. Peel cucumber skin and 1/2 large onion. Dice onions and cut cucumber into slices. Slice mushrooms into thin pieces. Slice tomatoes and cut red bell pepper into thin sticks.

8. Preheat non-stick pan. When pan is hot, add the chicken and sear it on high heat. When almost brown, add mushrooms and onions. Lower heat, mix every few minutes, and cover to release juices. Cook for about 10 minutes. Uncover, when there is too much water, turn the heat to high and reduce.

9. Preheat oven to 150C and place tortilla for 2minutes. 

10. Spread 1 tablespoon of garlic sauce on the wrap. 

11. Place salad mix, followed by chicken, and lastly, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red bell pepper sticks.

12. Add more garlic sauce on top.

13. Fold and assembly as shown in pictures above. 

14. Serve with tight grasp on bottom of wrap. I used aluminum foil and placed it in a glass. 

ENJOY :)