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Tomato and bread salad with capers, pickled onions and mozzarella

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An elaborate version of a panzanella salad recipe, this one is made with quick pickled onions, capers, mozzarella and fresh basil. Serves 4-6Hands-on time 20 minEasy Nutritional info per serving Calories                   369kcals Fat                          19.4g (7.5g saturated) Protein                     14.1g Carbohydrates         32.3g (9g sugars) Fibre                        4.3g Salt                          1.1g INGREDIENTS ½ red onion, finely sliced 3 tbsp sherry vinegar ½ tsp sugar 1.2kg ripe mixed tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 cucumber 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed 300g good-quality stale country bread or sourdough, torn into medium chun...

Mackerel and beetroot salad

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John Whaite's interesting combination of sweet beetroot and strong, oily fish really works –  try out this recipe for your next light lunch. Serves 4-6 Hands-on time 20 min, oven time 45 min Easy Nutritional info per serving Calories                                    226kcals Fat1                                          7.4g (2.9g saturated) Protein                                      12.8g Carbohydrates                          3.6g (3.2g sugars) Fibre                                         1.7g Salt   ...

Holiday Chicken Salad

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Recipe by: emmaxwell Serve on lettuce cups, or make sandwiches. Stand back and enjoy the applause! Ingredients  15 m 12 servings 315 cals     4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat     1 cup mayonnaise     1 teaspoon paprika     1 1/2 cups dried cranberries     1 cup chopped celery     2 green onions, chopped     1/2 cup minced green bell pepper     1 cup chopped pecans     1 teaspoon seasoning salt     ground black pepper to taste Directions        Prep    15 m     Ready In  15m  In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour.   Footnotes    ...

Fried Couscous Salad

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Total:58 min  Prep: 10 min    Inactive: 5 min   Cook: 43 min    Yield: 2 to 4 servings Ingredients Couscous : 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 (10-ounce) box (1 1/4 cups) couscous (recommended: Near East) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 4 ounces ricotta salata cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small or 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Dressing : 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Zest and juice from 1/2 large lemon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover until the liquid had been absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Usi...

Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

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Recipe by: ohines A refreshing light pasta salad with a delicious Asian flair. Great for a summer cookout or picnic. Tastes great right away, and even better if you can allow it to marinate for a while." Ingredients 30m 10 servings 349 cals     1/4 cup sesame seeds     1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta     1/2 cup vegetable oil     1/3 cup light soy sauce     1/3 cup rice vinegar     1 teaspoon sesame oil     3 tablespoons white sugar     1/2 teaspoon ground ginger     1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper     3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat     1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro     1/3 cup chopped green onion Directions Prep     15 m Cook     15 m Ready in 30 m     Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add s...