Joeyinthesky Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 We have a school related bbq to go to, they supply meat, bread etc and families are asked to contribute a salad or sweet.I want to take something that’s interesting, fresh & tasty, more than just a leafy greens type thing; and able to be prepped the night before ideally so I can just throw together and dress it in a few minutes. I’ll be absolutely running to get from work to collect kids, get home, grab said salad and DH and head back to school in time. The past couple years I’ve done a green bean and avocado salad with mustard dressing which is my go-to but is tricky to do quickly.I’d love to hear any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Cypriot grain salad!The link would be useful:https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/hellenic-republics-cypriot-grain-salad-20130321-2gh6dI’ve never bothered with the pomegranate. Keep the nuts and seeds and herbs separately and put together just before to keep them crunchy. If nuts are a no then just up the amount of pumpkin seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seayork2002 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Cous cous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancti-claws Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I had all the fixings for this and took it 200km across to the extended family post-Christmas gathering - https://www.recipetineats.com/roast-pumpkin-spinach-and-feta-salad/Just threw together when I got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyinthesky Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Cypriot grain salad!The link would be useful:https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/hellenic-republics-cypriot-grain-salad-20130321-2gh6dI’ve never bothered with the pomegranate. Keep the nuts and seeds and herbs separately and put together just before to keep them crunchy. If nuts are a no then just up the amount of pumpkin seeds. Oh my mouth is watering- that’s a great salad! Phew to no pomegranate tho, the chances of getting one out here is pretty slim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyinthesky Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 I had all the fixings for this and took it 200km across to the extended family post-Christmas gathering - https://www.recipetineats.com/roast-pumpkin-spinach-and-feta-salad/Just threw together when I got there. Oh that looks yum - should have checked Nagi! My fussy DH and kids would object to the pumpkin but will bookmark that one, the dressing recipe sounds delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NannyPlum Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This is our favourite salad and gets better with timehttps://www.taste.com.au/recipes/super-easy-haloumi-salad-recipe/oqg9r27dI also skip the pomegranate if I can't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyinthesky Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cucumber-quinoa-salad-recipe/I think quinoa is a bit polarising but I wondered if this might be good done with cous cous - tho maybe extra dressing to allow for soaking in to cous cous a bit more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreme Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This is a great one that tastes just as good the next day.https://www.recipetineats.com/couscous-salad-feta/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Mum Bec Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This one tastes and looks great, super easy to make and you can make it the day beforehttps://www.recipetineats.com/cowboy-bean-salad/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This one tastes and looks great, super easy to make and you can make it the day beforehttps://www.recipetineats.com/cowboy-bean-salad/ And it’s cousin the cowboy rice salad (same site) is really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkogneatoh Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This one tastes and looks great, super easy to make and you can make it the day beforehttps://www.recipetineats.com/cowboy-bean-salad/I made a version of this last year, and everyone who tried it liked it (I didn't like try it as I don't like many of the ingredients). Only instead of just black beans I used the tinned Mexican mix instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogee Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This is really yummy too: https://www.recipetineats.com/brown-rice-salad/ It makes a large quantity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This is a really nice potato and herb salad. I have made it a few times and it is a good do ahead type one because I make it 100% ready the night before and have it in the bowl I am planning to serve it in, in the fridge covered with gladwrap. It travels well if you need to take it somewhere and at serving time all you do is take the gladwrap off and put in on the table. It's best made the night before anyway, as the flavour is much better the next day. I will try to post a link but it if doesn't work it is from taste.com.au and is called Creamy Potato Salad with Herbs. https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/creamy-potato-salad-herbs/96e68439-c394-47cc-885e-2cd66359bc88?r=recipes/potatosaladrecipes&c=d40dce37-67e8-423e-a39c-f19669dc46bb/Potato%20salad%20recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Mum Bec Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Definitely showing the Nagi love in this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogee Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Definitely showing the Nagi love in this thread! Her recipes are never bland and are so easy to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someone Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This is my go-to salad for bbqs or preparing ahead of time, mainly because it's one of my favourite salads ever but also because it's so easy to serve and eat.https://www.skinnytaste.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Escapin Xmas Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This one is much better when made completely (including dressing) the day before. And it’s delicious https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222955/broccoli-cranberry-salad/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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