All posts tagged: salad

The Moudardara Salad

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The story of a Lebanese dish turned into a salad. Moudardara stands for Lebanese lentils mixed with rice, topped with a lot of caramelized onions and flavored with cumin spice. Could be eaten both hot and chilled. I had never tried it in my life even though my mom used to make it [I think I have a problem with the Lebanese lentils because I do not mind the French ones: Puy Lentils]. My husband loves lentils in general, so I decided to try cooking the Moudardara for him… and the funny part is that I ended up eating it. The Moudardara is easy and fast to prepare; but I find it to be dull in the plate and I would certainly not categorize it as a main dish. To make peace with it I decided to transform it into a SALAD!! I tossed some grilled and raw vegetables on the Moudardara plate, some feta cheese and lemon-oil dressing: it turned out fulfilling, refreshing and delicious for dinner or a quick lunch at work! First, let me introduce you to my Moudardara recipe and then how …

Work Lunch in a Jar: My Favorite Quinoa Salad

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Oh Quinoa what have you done to me! When I was in Dubai 3 years ago, I discovered quinoa on a TV documentary which pushed me to look for it. Initially, it could only be found in specialized stores. It was only until it got more popular, and the demand grew exponentially that it became available in common supermarkets. Quinoa is now considered a superfood thanks to its qualities: a complete protein source, high in iron, magnesium, and fiber. Quinoa has not only become one of our healthiest pantry staples, but also one that’s fast and simple to cook – the solution to anyone’s hectic working day! I personally like quinoa in both cold dishes as a salad or in baked recipes like cakes and crackers! My typical quinoa salad includes something grilled, fresh and cheesy. Its dressing should preferably be lemon-oil: better to keep it simple! The ingredients could vary depending on what’s available in my fridge. I tend to prepare it overnight, put it in a glass jar and keep in the fridge (dressing aside). This salad is ready to be taken to work as my lunch! I …