Searching for Spice65 recipes
Searching for Spice is a family friendly food blog focusing on easy healthy recipes often using spices. Lots of simple midweek recipe ideas.
Jerk Chicken Salad
This fruity jerk chicken salad is a brilliant summer salad recipe, perfect for eating with friends and family. The spiciness of the marinated jerk chicken is balanced perfectly by the sweet homemade mango vinaigrette.
Ajvar - Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Ajvar is a tangy sweet and sour red pepper and aubergine dip from the Balkans. It's so versatile. Use it as a spread, a sauce or a salad dressing even. This version has just a touch of heat from the chilli pepper too!
Main Course Salad Recipes
If you're looking for a salad to fill you up then you'll find it in this collection of main meal salad recipes!
Lime and Coriander Rice
This light and tasty citrus and coriander rice makes the perfect side dish for a rich stew. You can also use it as a the base for a salad.
Pea Pakoras
These spicy Indian pea pakoras are deliciously spiced and perfect as a starter, side dish or just a snack. Or why not put them in a wrap with salad, pickles and raita? They're easy to make too and might just get your kids to eat some peas!
Chipotle Lime Mayo
Smoky, spicy and with a citrus tang, this chipotle lime mayo is so easy to make and really can liven up a simple salad or wrap. It's really versatile and is an easy way of adding a kick to your usual mayonnaise.
Simple Classic Guacamole
This easy classic guacamole is a really basic recipe but an absolute classic. There are no fancy extras just the minimum ingredients but it makes the best guacamole to go with fajitas, salads and tacos. Really quick and easy to make and so so much better than any bought guacamole.
Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo has to be the perfect recipe to go with fajitas, tacos, barbecued food and all kinds of summer salads. It's a great side dish: full of fresh vibrant flavours with a bit of chilli heat too!
Tinned Mackerel Potato Salad
This easy main meal salad made with tinned mackerel is a really easy meal to put together. All you need to do is boil the potatoes and mix the dressing and then you've got a tasty light dinner or lunch.
Indian Kachumber Salad
This light Indian side dish is perfect with a hot creamy curry. The tomatoes, cucumber, onions and fresh herbs really cut through the richness.
Halloumi and Pomegranate Molasses Salad
This halloumi and pomegranate molasses salad is a perfectly balanced mixture of sweet, sour and slightly salty. It makes a delicious and healthy light meal and is a great way to get more of your 5 a day!
Spiced Wild Rice and Pea Salad
This spiced wild rice and pea salad is a lovely salad to eat at any time of year and is a great vegan choice too. Perfect as a main meal or a side dish.
Samphire Salad with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar
If you haven't tried samphire in a salad then now is the time! You'll love it with tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.
Chicken Peach Salad with Peach and Basil Vinaigrette
This gorgeous basil and peach chicken salad makes a great light summer meal. If you're looking for a healthy peach and chicken recipe then you'll love it! The peach vinaigrette is definitely worth making too.
Roast Chickpea Salad
This roast chickpea salad is a deliciously spiced vegan recipe that's full of warming North African flavours. Delicious as a light lunch, packed meal or as part of a buffet spread.
Vietnamese Rice and Chicken Salad
This tasty Vietnamese rice and chicken salad is full of punchy flavours. It makes a tasty light meal and is perfect to pack in a lunchbox too!
Curried Pearl Barley Salad
This tasty curried pearl barley salad is a delicious healthy vegan choice for a simple main meal. It also makes a great packed lunch or side dish.
Basil, Feta and Watermelon Salad
This basil, feta and watermelon salad is so refreshing on a hot day! It's fresh, zingy and so healthy as well as tasty. It makes a perfect summer side dish!
Easy Caprese Salad
This easy caprese salad recipe could not be simpler or tastier. It makes the ideal quick and easy summer appetiser and is perfect as a barbecue side dish too.
Halloumi Salad
Fresh, zesty and low on carbs, this tasty halloumi salad makes a brilliant light vegetarian meal. It's quick to prepare too so perfect for busy lunches or a light dinner.