It is now officially summer 2023, which means that it’s the perfect season for salads – and Prinos Farm&Deli has all the premium, fresh ingredients you could need. But to add some inspiration to your kitchen adventures, we’re sharing one of our favourite summer salad recipes, that makes the more of the fresh products available at our high-end grocery shop. And this refreshing frisee, strawberry and avocado salad is both bursting with delicious flavours, as well as being packed full of nutritional value. Crunchy and creamy in equal measure, this salad is the perfect way of consuming fresh, local, seasonal products from Prinos Farm&Deli.

The main character in this salad is the frisee lettuce, which is more popularly used as a garnish. Here this curly green leaf takes centre stage, and what a performance it gives. Combining a mild, nutty flavour and sharp taste with a wealth of nutrients and benefits, frisee is rich in iron, fibre, potassium, manganese, copper, and Vitamins A, B, C and K. Which all add up to make it very good for reducing blood pressure and blood sugar, optimising eye and gut health, strengthening the immune system, boosting energy and preventing anaemia.

Next up, the juicy strawberries add a perfect touch of sweetness. This healthy fruit is also packed full of antioxidants and Vitamins, especially Vitmain C and B9. They also contain potassium, fibre and manganese. Which means they are good for controlling blood sugar levels, as well as for boosting the immune system and fighting oxidative stress and cellular damage caused by free radicals. They also reduce inflammation and protect against chronic diseases.

Last but not least the creamy powerhouse that is the avocado is a rich source of multiple key nutrients for optimal health, including healthy fats, potassium and fibre. Delicious and filling in equal measure, this real superfood fruit, is also bursting with antioxidants and Vitamins, such as Vitamin B6, C, E and folate. Not only do they protect against oxidative damage and support a healthy immune and digestive system, but they also reduce heart disease and other chronic diseases.

Perfect for vegetarians, the recipe can be made vegan by removing the feta and honey. And for the meat eaters and protein hunters, add some bacon or chicken for the perfect taste combination.

So, let’s get on to the recipe itself. We’ve provided links to all the premium ingredients in the list below, so you purchase everything directly from our e-shop!

INGREDIENTS

For the dressing:

• 1 bunch coriander
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• Chili flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

• 6 cups finely chopped frisee
• 1 cup strawberries (halved)
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup corn
• 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1 red onion
• 1/4 cup hulled pistachios

Optional protein:

• Bacon
• 2 chicken fillets

METHOD

1. Start by preparing the dressing. Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a blender until smooth, then set aside.
2. Next finely chop the frisee in a bowl, then chop and add the strawberries, avocado, corn, sliced red onion and pistachios to the bowl with the frisee.
3. Now add the dressing and give the salad a gentle toss to combine.
4. Finally top the salad with the crumbled feta and serve.

When it is hot outside, eating salads is the perfect refreshing meal to provide those all-important nutrients without feeling stuffed. And you can find any number of excellent summer salad recipes around. But this option is a great place to start!

Now that you have the recipe, all that is left is to stock up on the ingredients. So head over to the Prinos Farm&Deli stores in Larnaca and Nicosia or order online via our e-shop today. And then enjoy experimenting in your own kitchen, by recreating this delicious, fresh and healthy summer salad yourselves.