Crisp summer salad with roasted seeds and a ginger-mustard-honey dressing

Light meals are very popular in summer. Try this crisp summer salad with its refreshing dressing and roasted seeds. Did you know that seeds contain lots of healthy fats, dietary fibre, secondary plant compounds and a considerable amount of protein? They're also very good for you and taste great. Seeds are versatile and bring variety to many dishes, including salads, soups and baked goods

For one serving, preparation time: 20 min.

How to prepare the salad

Wash the lettuce thoroughly, spin it dry and put it on a plate. Wash the cucumber (peel if necessary) and slice it. Remove the seed and peel of the avocado. Then cut it into strips. Spread the cucumber slices and avocado strips on the green salad. Crumble the feta over the salad by hand. Wash thoroughly and then drain and place the berries on top of the salad.

How to roast kernels

Heat a pan without oil. Add the kernels and fry them by stirring occa-sionally for about 5 to 6 minutes until light golden brown (or light brown). Let the seeds cool some and then sprinkle them over the salad.

Put everything in a bowl and mix well. Season to taste. Add the dressing at the end.
 

A different take on tofu: smoked tofu burger in a spelt roll

Tofu with fresh tomatoes, salad and a homemade roll. So delicious that you'll want to prepare it and try it right away.

Makes 4 burgers, preparation time: 40 min., leavening time: 2:30 hrs.

Smoked tofu burger:
 

• 400 g smoked tofu
• 1 small red chilli pepper
• 5 mushrooms
• ½ onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2-3 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 2 tbsp fine oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp curry
• Cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
• A bit of olive oil for frying

Making the patties

Finely chop the onions, garlic clove, chilly and mushrooms. Then fry them in a hot pan with a little olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat until soft. Remove from the heat and let them cool down a bit. In the meantime, unpack the tofu and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Cut it into quarters and place in a bowl. Mash it with a fork to form an even mass. Now add all the remaining ingredients and mix everything well. The mixture should take on a compact consistency that sticks together. Form 4 burger patties. Fry the patties in a non-stick pan in a little oil on both sides for about 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown with a light crust. You can also add salad, fresh tomatoes, pickles, onion rings and cocktail sauce to the burger as you like.

Fruit to finish: a vanilla strawberry cup

Here's a fruity finish to your light summer dinner with a protein-rich dessert. With its low sugar and fat content, the vanilla strawberry cup makes an ideal dessert for those who are watching their figure.

For 4 to 5 servings, preparation time: 30 min, chill for 1 hour,

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