Winter Salad Food

WINTER SALAD HUMMUS BOWLS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Gently lower eggs into water and cook 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water and let sit until cool enough to handle. Peel and slice in half lengthwise.
• Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, tamari, kosher salt, and 1/4 cup oil in a large bowl until smooth. Add kale and brussels sprouts. Toss and massage with your hands until kale is darker in color and vegetables are coated in dressing.
• Swoosh about 1/4 cup hummus onto side of each bowl. Top with salad and egg halves; season eggs with sea salt. Drizzle oil over and top with seedy sprinkle.
• Do Ahead: Unpeeled eggs can be cooked 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Kale and brussels sprouts salad can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add pineapple juice, orange juice and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside.
• In a bowl, combine pineapple chunks, oranges, apples and bananas. Pour warm sauce over the fruit; stir gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate.

WINTER SALAD

Steps:

• On a paper-lined baking sheet combine carrots, onions, olive oil, honey and spices.
• Bake in the preheated oven at 190°C/375°F for 25 minutes until soft and caramelised.
• Add the walnuts and cranberries and bake for another 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile combine spelt berries (or grain mix), 500 ml water and a pinch of salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook covered for 25 minutes or until tender. Drain if necessary and set aside.
• In a large serving bowl combine the baked vegetables, spelt berries, parsley (is using) and feta cheese.
• For the dressing combine all of the ingredients and then pour it over the salad. Mix well and enjoy either warm or cold.

WINTER ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, 1/4 cup oil, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
• Toss artichokes, pepperoni, chickpeas, and 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Roast, tossing halfway through, until chickpeas are deep golden brown and pepperoni is crisp, 18-20 minutes.
• Add iceberg lettuce, radicchio, celery, oranges, cheese, and olives to bowl with dressing and toss to combine. Add chickpea mixture to salad and toss again to combine. Drizzle with more oil.