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Crispy fried potatoes, ham, tomatoes and feta salad

Roasti, ham, tomatoes and feta salad
Rösti (Swiss-style fried grated potatoes) serves as the base and carb component of a salad. No tossing is required. Simply top the rosti with tomatoes, feta and smoky ham, drizzle in vinaigrette (or serve on the side), garnish with parsley and you have a tasty and filling meal.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people

Grilled eggplant salad

Grilled eggplant salad
Eggplants, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions are grilled, chopped and tossed with homemade sesame soy dressing. Thinly sliced Thai basil completes the dish.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

Salted quail eggs and vegetable salad

Salted quail eggs and vegetable salad
For ovo-vegetarians, a bowl of this salad is substantial enough for a filling meal. For omnivores, enjoy it as a side dish to go with grilled or fried meat or fish. We had the salted quail eggs and vegetables salad with fried tilapia and talakitok (trevally) steaks.
Cook time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Bacon macaroni salad

Bacon macaroni salad
I love macaroni salad especially when it has so much in it — celery, carrot, pickle relish, crushed pineapple, meat, cheese… I have to admit though that there are times when I want more — more color, more texture and more flavor. Bacon is the answer.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Corn, avocado and bean salad

Corn, avocado and bean salad
Creamy, crunchy, tangy, sweet, hot and herb-y, this corn and bean salad (it has avocado, pineapple and chili too!) has it all. The perfect side dish for meat, poultry or seafood.
Cook time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

Fried chicken and red cabbage salad with peanut dressing

Chicken and red cabbage salad with peanut dressing
If, like me, vinaigrette is your least favorite salad dressing, you will love the thick creaminess of the peanut dressing in this salad. It’s a version of the peanut sauce that often accompanies satay.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 person

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