Best Spiced Green Salad Recipes

GRILLED TANDOORI-SPICED CHICKEN OVER GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp paring knife, make 2 to 3 (1/2-inch deep) diagonal cuts in each piece of chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• In a small saute pan set over moderate heat, combine the ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom pods, and cayenne. Cook, gently shaking the pan, until you can smell the spices, approximately 1 minute.
• Transfer the spices to a spice/coffee grinder and grind the spices finely.
• Transfer the chicken pieces to a large resealable plastic bag and add the spice mixture, garlic, and lemon juice and toss to coat thoroughly, making sure the rub penetrates the cuts. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, for at least 5 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill.
• Remove chicken pieces from the plastic bag and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Rub the chicken pieces thoroughly with half the shortening.
• Grill chicken on an oiled rack 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals or on a gas grill for 7 to 10 minutes per side. While grilling, brush on the remaining shortening. When the chicken pieces are cooked through, transfer to a platter. Let chicken stand while preparing salad.
• In a sieve, drain the yogurt for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper, to taste.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the pressed garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, and blend until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add chile, papaya, carrot, and cilantro to the dressing, tossing well. Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving. Serve salad sprinkled with peanuts.

SPICED ALMOND, GRAPE AND MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 2. Almonds: Combine the almonds and paprika and a pinch of salt. Toss to blend. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast until browned, 5-8 minutes. Set aside.
• 3. Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
• 4. Salad: Place the radishes on a flat surface and, using a small, sharp knife, slice them into ¼ inch rounds (with the bit of the tops still attached).
• 5. Toss the mixed greens, radishes, parsley and grapes to the bowl and toss to blend. Top with the almonds. Serve immediately.

SPICED WALNUTS FOR WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and cook, tossing nuts, until sugar is melted. Season with Cajun spice; remove from heat and let cool.

SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COLLARD GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Combine the chili powder, thyme, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the pork with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture. Transfer to the prepared pan and roast, turning once, until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest.
• Meanwhile, combine the collard greens, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Massage the greens with your hands until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add the black-eyed peas, Peppadews, scallions, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Set aside.
• Toast the crumbled cornbread in a small dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Slice the pork and serve with the collard greens. Sprinkle the toasted cornbread over the greens.

SPICED ALMOND, GRAPE AND MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Almonds: Combine the almonds and paprika and a pinch of salt. Toss to blend. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast until browned, 5-8 minutes. Set aside.
• Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
• Salad: Place the radishes on a flat surface and, using a small, sharp knife, slice them into 1/4 inch rounds (with the bit of the tops still attached).
• Toss the mixed greens, radishes, parsley and grapes to the bowl and toss to blend. Top with the almonds. Serve immediately.

RED SPICED FISH WITH GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Brush each fish fillet with 1 tsp of curry paste, then roast on a baking sheet for 8-10 mins until the fish flakes easily.
• Meanwhile, mix together the rest of the ingredients, apart from the rice, in a large bowl with some seasoning. Serve with the spiced fish and brown rice, plus extra lime wedges for squeezing over.

SPICED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toast 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice and cumin in a skillet, about 30 seconds. Mix with the juice of 1 lemon and a pinch each of salt and sugar in a serving bowl, then whisk in 5 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with spring greens, sliced red onion, sliced cucumber and salt.