Claudia&Julia's Blog

Anyone else here who lives on salads during the summer? And anyone else who by the end of July has run out of new ideas and ends up always eating the same salad? I admit that having a varied repertoire that suits the whole family isn’t always easy, so I try different salads and save the ones that are most liked at home to share with you. And, what can I tell you, this pickled chicken salad with mango, goat cheese and walnuts has been a huge hit!!

I admit that one of the things I find hardest to get people to eat at home in the summer is legumes, and honestly it's no surprise because I'm the first who, as soon as the heat arrives, only wants cool things. Is it the same for you? Well, I'll tell you one thing... You have to try this spiced chickpea and mango salad!

When summer arrives, salads become the stars of our table. They're refreshing, light, healthy, and you can make them as tasty as you like. What happens to me, though, is that I get very tired of repeating the same ingredients or dressings, and I'm very familiar with the most classic salads. That's why I'm always on the lookout for different things.

Tofu is the most commonly used food to replace meat. So if you’ve decided to reduce animal protein in your diet, a good option is to use this ingredient. Although when you try it for the first time, you’ll probably find it a bit bland… But I have the solution! If we marinate tofu, its flavor changes radically and we can use it in many dishes while adding an extra boost of taste.

If there is a salad that defines Italian cuisine, it is without a doubt the Caprese salad. The base of this salad is mozzarella and fresh tomato dressed with fresh basil. From there the variations are endless. I have served it as a regular salad, stacked as if it were a millefeuille, on a board with the ingredients separated, and in a stuffed tomato.