Tag: salad
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Tabouleh-like Couscous Salad

Tabbouleh is a salad of chopped fresh parsley and bulgur. A good tabbouleh has parsley as the main star, along with other ingredients commonly found in the Levant. In my version, I replace the bulgur with instant couscous, which is slightly softer and one of my pantry staples. This summery salad is a recipe I…
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Chicken Salad with Grapes & Butternut Squash

This is one of those chicken salads that just works. It’s my go-to dish before the Yom Kippur fast: hearty, nutritious, and full of the things that keep me satisfied longer. It also happens to be absolutely delicious. Feel free to substitute any ingredient that doesn’t work for you. For years, I’ve debated whether kale…
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Roasted Sweet Potato & Pear Salad

Salad recipes have become quite a valuable commodity in my world. If you have a good one, people will hound you for it. In numerous WhatsApp and Facebook groups, among friends, family, and even strangers, there’s a constant demand for the perfect salad recipe. I’m guessing restaurants face a similar situation. So, it has become…
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Beetroot and Balsamic Vinegar

This is my go-to beetroot salad, and I rely on it frequently. It’s wonderfully uncomplicated, using readily available ingredients. Beetroots are not only easy to prepare but also improve in flavour when made in advance, which suits my cooking style. I prefer to prepare most of my dishes before Shabbat and serve them later, often…
