Preparation time: 10 minutes + 30-60 mins marinate minutes
Serving Size: Serves 8
Original At http://daa.asn.au/for-the-public/smart-eating-for-you/recipes/browse/
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
400g button mushrooms, trimmed
200g marinated stuffed olives, chopped
200g fresh tomatoes, chopped
200g char-grilled eggplant, chopped
1 cup basil leaves
3/4 cup fresh almond nuts
1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt and pepper in a large glass bowl, whisk until well combined. Add the mushrooms and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to allow the mushrooms to absorb the dressing.
2. Just before serving, add the olives, tomatoes, eggplant, basil and cashews and toss gently to combine. Spoon into a large bowl, season with pepper and serve lean cooked pork.
Tip: Add 100g baby rocket or spinach to the salad to serve as a main or part of buffet.
Pasta Salad.
Ingredients
- 400g shell pasta Cooked
- 1/4 cup store-bought ready to serve pesto
- 1 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 4cm lengths
- 1 small steamed skinned chicken breast (Leftover).
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced
- Ginger and cracked black pepper, herbs and spices, cinnamon for sweetness to taste.
NB If this is bland for your taste try adding a teaspoon of good quality parmesan mixed with the shell pasta while hot.
Adapted Taste.com.au
Pasta substitutes which are gluten free and for diabetics.
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