Two summery salads
Creamy cucumber salad & tomato confit pasta salad
I’m currently on holidays visiting my family in Sydney, and let me tell you… my brain is well and truly in vacation mode. I’ve stared at this screen for longer than I’d like to admit, trying to pull some words together between my nephews first birthday party, Christenings, many cousin play dates (my daughters have 8 cousins on my partners side) and lots of family dinners. But! I have two new recipes that I whipped together before I left home. So here I am, dragging myself out of holiday bliss to write to you about… salad.
First up, is a creamy cucumber salad made with a healthy Greek Yoghurt dressing. It’s light, crisp and makes for the perfect side to so many of my favourite main dinners like a pan seared steak, roast chicken or even some grilled veggies. The dressing comes together in no time and is made with yoghurt, honey, olive oil and garlic confit (of course).
The second is a cherry tomato confit pasta salad. The tomatoes are slow cooked in olive oil, alongside a few garlic cloves, until jammy and sweet. That dressing is absolute perfection. I use all the oil from the roasting tray, packed with garlic and tomato juices. Then I whisk in anchovies for a savoury kick, lemon juice to brighten, and a touch of honey to balance it all out. This is such a summery salad that I love enjoying in the sun with a crisp glass of wine!
I hope these summery little numbers bring some sunshine to your week!
Have a lovely week x
What’s Cooking This Week
This Mediterranean cherry tomato confit pasta salad is my go-to summer dish when tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and overflowing in my kitchen. The slow-roasted tomato confit brings out a rich, jammy flavour that’s tossed through pasta with a rich olive oil and anchovy dressing.
This cucumber salad with Greek yogurt is creamy, refreshing and the perfect side dish for just about any meal. It’s made with a simple garlic yogurt dressing, fresh herbs and some red onion for a little crunch! Light, tangy and full of flavour, this is a salad you’ll make on repeat.