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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Summer Lunch Salad

June 20, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I’m going to give my mum the credit for this one as she came round and made it for me! So yummy and so full wonderful nutritious organic fruits and vegetables and it really filled me up. Ingredients Handful fresh spinach 5 radishes Some asparagus (we only had tinned but best to use fresh, steam…

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Lunchtime Quinoa Salad (in preparation for the week)

August 23, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Stuck on what to make as a healthy lunch? I also find quinoa salad to be such a good, easy and healthy option and today I made a HUGE batch of it which means it will last me until at least Wednesday. Cooking healthy food does take time and preparation, but this took me ten…

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Pomegranate & Fennel Salad

June 29, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Pomegranate always makes for an impressive addition to any dish when you have guests. These beautiful little ruby-like jewels are bursting with flavour and packed with health. Over 8000 years ago they became one of the first cultivated fruits, and ever since have been a symbol of prosperity and abundance in many cultures. They are…

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Favourite Summer Salad

June 11, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

This is my ultimate go-to summer salad. It’s so easy and quick to make and works so well as a yummy, filling, nutritious meal to eat out in the garden on a warm evening. You can omit the halloumi if you are vegan, and you don’t have to stick to this recipe, you can add…

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Turnip, Apple & Sweet Potato Salad

May 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

I’ve been getting some interesting fruits and vegetables through in my weekly Abel & Cole organic fruit and veg box now that the summer season is approaching. I truly believe in eating only what is in season, therefore it has no preservatives and can be totally organic so I’m getting excited now that strawberries, blueberries…

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Roasted Lemon, Sweet Potato & Corn Salad

April 21, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I recently posted my recipe for Roasted Lemon Ice Cream. The roasted lemons also work beautifully in savoury dishes, especially when combined with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern flavours. This salad is filling enough to have as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side for a family braai (South African BBQ) or…

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Garlicky Citrus Carrot Salad

April 15, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

A great accompaniment to any meal, or as a meze starter… Ingredients 3 carrots, grated Handful sultanas Half a clove of garlic, crushed Juice of one orange Drizzle of olive oil Himalayan salt & black pepper Method Grate your carrots into a bowl, then crush your garlic into it. Add the rest of the ingredients…

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Israeli Salad

April 15, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

Simple, but oh so effective! The good old trusted Israeli salad. Full of yummy fresh veggies, colourful and delicious… Ingredients  2 tomatoes Half a large cucumber 1 yellow pepper 2 spring onions Extra virgin olive oil White vinegar Himalayan salt & black pepper Method Chop all your veggies up into really small pieces and put…

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Roasted Butternut and Goat’s Cheese Salad

March 28, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Most days I make myself a big salad for lunch. I had some roasted butternut and brown basmati rice left over from dinner the night before, so I made this delicious and filling salad. I generally don’t eat dairy but I do love to have goat’s cheese every now and then. I buy chèvre from…

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Vegan Dinner Plate

February 22, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

Just look how yummy life can be as a vegan! I’m not going to write a long post here, it doesn’t need it! Just going to get straight on to the recipes… For the sweet potato mash: Peel a sweet potato and boil. Once ready, mash it in a bowl with some almond milk, salt,…

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