Summer is here, and with it, the heat and the desire for fresh and light meals. Salads are the perfect option for these days, since they are easy to prepare, nutritious and very tasty.
In this blog, we share 3 easy, quick and fresh salad recipes that you will love.
1. Caprese Salad:
An Italian classic that never fails. Combine fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients:
- 250 g fresh mozzarella
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation:
1. Cut the mozzarella and tomatoes into thin slices.
2. Place the mozzarella and tomato slices on a plate alternating them.
3. Decorate with fresh basil leaves.
4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Quinoa Salad:
A nutritious and complete option. Quinoa is a source of protein and fiber, and combines perfectly with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cucumber
- 1 tomato
- 1 red onion
- A handful of fresh parsley
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation:
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Chop the cucumber, tomato and red onion into small cubes.
3. Mix the cooked quinoa with the chopped vegetables and fresh parsley.
4. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Ensalada de Sandía y Feta:
Una combinación dulce y salada irresistible. La sandía fresca se complementa a la perfección con el queso feta salado.
Ingredientes:
- ½ Sandía
- 200 g de queso feta
- Un puñado de hojas de menta fresca
- Aceite de oliva virgen extra
- Sal
- Pimienta
Preparación:
1. Corta la sandía en dados medianos.
2. Desmenuza el queso feta.
3. Mezcla la sandía, el queso feta y las hojas de menta fresca.
4. Aliña con aceite de oliva virgen extra, sal y pimienta al gusto.
Tips:
- You can add other ingredients that you like to these salads, such as olives, nuts, avocado, etc.
- For a crunchier touch, you can add some seeds to your salads.
- If you don't have time to cook quinoa, you can buy it already cooked.
- You can prepare these salads in advance and store them in the refrigerator to have them ready to eat.
Remember that at Casa Canut you can find everything you need to decorate your table and create a perfect environment to enjoy your meals.
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