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Broccolini, Cannellini Bean & Mango Salad

Broccolini & Mango SaladRead more

With the hot weather over this festive season, I wanted a salad that was light yet summery for my Christmas spread. So I created this broccolini, cannellini bean and mango bowl. Give it a whirl and let me know if you make it! Tag #optimahealth with all your creations. Served 14 of us as a […]


Wintery pear and parmesan salad

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How good are pears at the moment?! Last week we had friends coming for dinner so I thought I would make the most of the opportunity to play around with a new salad. I decided to play around with the familiar pairings of pear and parmesan to create a salad of pear, rocket, aged parmesan, […]

Broccoli & Quinoa Salad

Broccoli & Quinoa SaladRead more

I’ve touched on the nutritional benefits of quinoa before and this week it was a feature in the first ever edition of the Optima Health quiz on Instagram. Hence, I thought it timely to post a salad featuring this most brilliant grain. This is my broccoli and quinoa salad. Its nutty, its fruity, its plain […]

Roasted Broccoli and Cabbage Salad

Roasted Broccoli and Cabbage SaladRead more

I love a good green salad, one with as many greens as I can fit! This one is super easy and is full of fibre and important phytonutrients too! The perfect addition to grilled fish or chicken. Serves 4 as a side. Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, washed and broken into florets 1/4 green cabbage, shredded 3 […]

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