Tag Archives: Salad

Eat, Fast and Live Longer. Eating Clean. A 5-2 Fast Day Recipe Idea Under 300 Calories. Roasted Beetroot and Carrot Salad With Puy Lentils, Rocket And Feta.

Posted on January 7, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My first post for 2014. Proof that I have well and truly been in laid-back holiday mode. Yesterday I even fielded a couple of phone calls and text messages asking if everything was alright as I hadn’t posted for a … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 400 Calories. Inspired By My French Heaven’s Lentil and Salmon Salad.

Posted on December 10, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Today’s 5-2 fast diet recipe idea is inspired by  Stéphane at My French Heaven’s post Dominique’s secret recipe for lentil & salmon salad.  Scrolling through my reader last weekend I was totally  at  a loss as to what I was going to offer … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 100 Calories. Grilled Corn Salsa.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

To commemorate the first day of summer we fired up the barbecue and roasted a couple of ears of corn. This incredibly healthy and delicious Grilled Corn Salsa is very easy to prepare, playing a starring role in a low … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. 5-2 Fast Diet Meal Idea Under 200 Calories. A Classic Middle Eastern Salad. Tabbouleh Lettuce Cups.

Posted on November 15, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

There is nothing nicer than a crisp, refreshing tabbouleh on a hot summer’s day. A classic Middle Eastern  salad. The perfect side dish to accompany grilled chicken, seafood or steak. Or simply spooned into lettuce cups. Perfect finger food. Tabbouleh … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. 5-2 Fast Diet Meal Idea Under 300 Calories. Grilled Nectarine Salad With Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella.

Posted on November 12, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It really is beginning to feel like summer. Stone fruit is putting in an early appearance at Farmer’s markets. This week I picked up punnets of sweet ripe nectarines. Lightly charred on a hot grill, paired with salty prosciutto and fresh … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Day Meal Idea under 400 Calories. Barbecued Harissa Prawns With An Israeli Couscous Salad.

Posted on November 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

The warmer weather provides the perfect excuse to light up the barbecue and eat dinner al fresco outside on the deck. Barbecued prawns and salad make an ideal fast day meal. Low in calories, very quick and easy to prepare. … Continue reading →

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The First Tuesday In November. Melbourne Cup Day. Ideas For A Long Ladies’ Lunch.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This Tuesday, the first Tuesday in November, it’s Melbourne Cup Day here in Australia. The race that stops a nation. Literally.  At 3.00 pm sharp. A day for sweeps, calcuttas and flutters at the races all over the country. Hats … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 100 Calories. Egg Omelette And Nori Rolls Filled With Fresh Salad.

Posted on October 29, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This is almost too good to be true. A fresh and delicious 5-2 fast day meal option for under 100 calories. Egg Omelette and Nori Rolls.  Based on the idea of sushi rolls. Without the rice. I’ve always marvelled at how long … Continue reading →

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The 5-2 Challenge. A Very Old Favourite. Oriental Cabbage Salad With Shredded Chicken.

Posted on September 7, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Spring brings warmer weather and lighter, healthier meals. After a winter of warming soups and satisfying comfort food, salads make a welcome reappearance to the dinner table. Fast days suddenly become so much easier – a smoothie, a salad and … Continue reading →

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The 5-2 Challenge. A Feast For Your Eyes. Deconstructed and Stacked Waldorf Salad with A Lemon and Honey Yoghurt Dressing.

Posted on August 30, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Since locating the safety guard for my mandolin I’ve been slicing with a vengeance. Sweet and savoury oven baked crisps, coleslaws and potato bakes. Here is a gorgeous and fresh 5-2 challenge fast day idea using my mandolin and two … Continue reading →

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