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Braai Succotash Summer Braai Salad.

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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

Heat grill to medium-high.
In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2½ tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir in shallot. Fold in tomatoes and beans. Let marinate while grilling vegetables.
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. 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. Transfer vegetables to cutting board as they finish cooking.
When cool enough to handle, cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces. 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.

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Summer Peach Caprese braai Salad

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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 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

Heat grill to medium-high. Brush peaches with 2 teaspoons oil and grill until grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plate and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper until honey has dissolved.
Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil; stir in lemon zest and almonds.
Slice mozzarella, arrange on platter and top with peaches. Fold basil into almond mixture and spoon over peaches.
Sprinkle with cracked pepper and small basil leaves if desired.

Waldorf Chicken Braai Salad

An awesome recipe for a summer braai! This delicious chicken braai salad recipe will add a touch of class any braai . For more similar awesome braai salad recipes click here! more recipes…

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

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.
Toss lettuce with half of dressing to coat, then toss with parsley. Divide among bowls along with chicken, apple, celery, and grapes. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with walnuts.

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Cheesy Mealie Braai Brood

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Ingredients

500 g self-raising flour
250 g cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup frozen corn500 ml maas or buttermilk
1 large onion, chopped
1 Knorr cheese and Bacon Flavour Potato Bake

Directions

Preheat oven to 180°C
In a bowl mix together all the ingredients, reserving a little grated cheese.
Spoon the dough into one large greased loaf tin or two smaller greased loaf tins, top with reserved cheese.
Bake for about one hour at 180°C or until golden and cooked through.
Delicious served as an accompaniment to braaied meat.

Cheesy Mealie Braai Bread

500 g self-raising flour

250 g cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup frozen corn500 ml maas or buttermilk

1 large onion, chopped

1 Knorr cheese and Bacon Flavour Potato Bake

Preheat oven to 180°C

In a bowl mix together all the ingredients, reserving a little grated cheese.

Spoon the dough into one large greased loaf tin or two smaller greased loaf tins, top with reserved cheese.

Bake for about one hour at 180°C or until golden and cooked through.

Delicious served as an accompaniment to braaied meat.

Ina Paarman Vegetable Spiced Braai Potato Salad

Old Bay–Spiced Braai Potato Salad for winter braai recipe

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Ingredients

2 lb. baby yellow potatoes
Kosher salt and pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Ina Paarman Vegetable Spice Seasoning
1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 c. fresh dill, roughly chopped

Directions

Place potatoes in medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, add 1/2 tablespoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring medium saucepan of water to a boil. Gently add eggs and cook to desired doneness (6 minutes for jammy yolks). Transfer to ice water to cool; drain and peel.
In large bowl, toss onion with vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let sit, tossing occasionally, until potatoes are ready.
Drain potatoes and run under cold water to cool. Drain well and pat dry, then cut in half.
Whisk oil, mustard, and Old Bay seasoning into onion mixture. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Fold in parsley and dill. Halve eggs and add to potatoes just before serving.

Gringo Ranch Slaw Braai Salad

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Upgrade a simple coleslaw with homemade ranch dressing is a great recipe for and braai.

Ingredients

1/2 small head green cabbage (about 12 oz)cored and thinly sliced
2 Persian cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
4 oz. sugar snap peas, thinly sliced on a bias
1/2 c. ranch dressing 2 small carrots, cut into matchsticks
2 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias 1 bunch radishes, cut into matchsticks
Chopped fresh dill, for serving

Directions

In large bowl, toss cabbage, cucumbers, and sugar snap peas with ranch dressing to coat, then toss with carrots, scallions, and radishes.
Serve sprinkled with dill if desired.
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Bacon & egg braai salad with blue cheese

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A twist on a Caesar salad perfect for you next summer braai!

Ingredients

Salad:

2 – 3 baby gem or butter lettuce
A small handful of watercress
A small bunch of chives, chopped
125gms streak bacon, chopped
3 eggs, hard-boiled
60 – 100gms of blue cheese depending on how much you like

Blue cheese dressing:

50gms blue cheese
½ cup Hellman’s mayonnaise
½ cup full fat Greek-style yoghurt
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped chives (optional)

Directions

Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor and blend until smooth.
Stir through the chopped chives if you are adding them.
Boil the eggs, cool, peel and cut into quarters.
While the eggs are boiling, fry your bacon until crispy and then drain on paper.
Just before you want to serve this salad, arrange the lettuce leaves on flat platter and top with all the bits.
Drizzle over the dressing and serve.

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Moroccan carrot & fennel braai salad

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Giving a South African braai meal and bit of north African spice! This braai salad recipe idea is perfect for a summer braai

Dressing

5 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ tsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
4 ½ tsp honey
Salt & pepper (a generous amount)

Salad

2 cups lightly packed shredded carrot (julienne or grated)
2 cups of shaved fennel (use a mandolin)
3 – 4 radishes, shaved
1/3 cup golden sultanas
A small handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped
A small handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
A few sprigs of fennel leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup of shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (almonds or cashews could also be used)
½ tsp cumin seeds, toasted
½ tsp fennel seeds, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the salad dressing whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl and season well with salt and pepper.
To make the salad prepare all the elements and set aside.
Toss everything except the nuts together just before serving and scatter these over the top.

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