Category: Summer Braai Salad

Braai Cobb Salad

Cobb salad is a fresh, filling braai salad idea to get in your greens for your summer braai

Ingredients

  • 4  large eggs
  • 1/3 c. plus 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb total)
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 8 c. torn lettuce leaves or greens
  • 1 lb. tomatoes (of mixed sizes, such as Campari, grape and cherry, and mixed colors), halved or cut into wedges
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and broken into pieces
  • Crumbled blue cheese and toasted sandwich bread, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220c- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add eggs and cook 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water to cool; peel and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium oven-safe skillet on medium-high. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Flip chicken over, cook 1 minute more, then transfer skillet to oven and roast chicken until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let sit at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/3 cup oil.
  5. Halve eggs. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion, bacon, eggs and chicken on a platter. Serve with vinaigrette, and blue cheese and toast if desired.

Braai Succotash Summer Salad

Make the most of summer veggies with this easy braai sidedish idea.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. green beans, trimmed and thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1 lb. zucchini (about 3 medium), halved lengthwise
  • 4 medium ears corn, husked
  • 1/2 c. torn basil leaves

Directions

  1. Heat grill to medium-high.
  2. In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2½ tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir in shallot.
  3. Fold in tomatoes and beans. Let marinate while grilling vegetables.
  4. In medium bowl, toss zucchini with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place corn and zucchini, cut sides down, on hot grill.
  5. Cover and grill zucchini until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook 1 minute more. Grill corn until lightly charred and cooked through, turning occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Transfer vegetables to cutting board as they finish cooking.
  7. When cool enough to handle, cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  8. Cut corn kernels from cobs (you should have about 2 cups). Add zucchini and corn kernels to bowl with tomatoes and toss to combine, then fold in basil. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Summer Braai Peach Caprese Salad

A funky italian twist with fresh cape peaches, is the perfect braai salad recipe idea to give you braai a sweet and savoury kick.

Ingredients

  • 2 peaches, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 tbsp. 
  • plus 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp. grated Meyer lemon zest plus 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1/4 c. roasted almonds, chopped
  • 12 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • 1/4 c. fresh basil, torn, plus small leaves, for serving

Directions

  1. Start by gathering 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves. Ensure they are clean and free from any dirt or debris.
  2. Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces. This can be done by hand or using a sharp knife. Tearing the leaves helps release their flavors and aroma.
  3. Add the torn basil leaves to your dish according to the recipe instructions. This could involve mixing them into a sauce, sprinkling them over a salad, or incorporating them into a pasta dish.
  4. After you’ve prepared your dish, save some small basil leaves for garnishing. These small leaves can be placed on top of the dish just before serving to add a fresh and visually appealing touch.
  5. Serve your dish with the small basil leaves on top, and enjoy the delightful flavors and fragrance that fresh basil brings to your recipe.
  6. Remember to adjust the amount of basil according to your taste preferences and the specific recipe you are preparing.

Waldorf Chicken Braai Salad

An awesome recipe for a summer braai! This delicious braai salad recipe will add a touch of class any braai

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp.  white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. honey
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp. sour cream 
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
  • 2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
  • 3/4 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 rotisserie chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1 c. small red grapes, halved or sliced
  • 1/2 c. walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Directions

  1. In large bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to dissolve, then whisk in sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Toss lettuce with half of dressing to coat, then toss with parsley.
  3. Divide among bowls along with chicken, apple, celery, and grapes.
  4. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with walnuts.
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