Chicken and Avocado Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 whole chicken breasts, boiled & cubed
• 2 apples, washed, cored & sliced
• 150 grams seedless grapes
• 1 avocado, deseeded & cubed
• a tbsp dill leaves, finely chopped & more for garnishing
• salt & pepper

for the dressing:

• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tsps honey
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp celery seeds

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, toss together chicken breast cubes, apples and grapes. Add the avocados and dill leaves.
2. In another bowl, mix together all dressing ingredients. Lightly toss this with chicken and fruits, taking care not to mash the avocado. Season carefully with salt and pepper.
3. Chill for 2 hours before serving. If desired, top more with dill leaves.

Romaine Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• a bunch of arugula
• a big bag of romaine lettuce
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely grated
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced thinly

for the dressing:

• 2 tbsps mustard
• a tbsp of honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• a tbsp of calamansi juice

Procedure:

1. Mix together arugula, romaine lettuce and carrots in a bowl.
2. Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a another bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad greens shortly before serving to keep greens from getting soggy.

Yellow and Red Watermelon Salad with Cilantro and Mint

Ingredients:

• a cup each of red & yellow watermelon, sliced & chilled
• 200 grams romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup peanut cracker nuts
• a handful each of cilantro and mint leaves

for the dressing:

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• a tbsp of shallots
• 2 tbsps calamansi juice
• salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Combine ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
2. Toss the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle dressing. Combine well.
3. Serve immediately.