We’ve recently been inundated with bread (more on that in Wednesday’s waste post) and as a result it’s been an imperative that I devise meals incorporating it in ways other than a conventional ol sarnie. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing at fault with a good sandwich, but there are only so many days in a row you can have one for dinner without going a little insane. Last night’s venture involved transforming a few innocent slices of bread into herby, garlicky, crispy croutons. Paired with creamy avocado, cubes of smoked cheese, peppery rocket, sweet, luscious tomatoes, chunks of roasted pumpkin and crunchy pepitas, they evolved into a salad highly suited to a scorching hot evening. I’m all about balancing healthiness (the whole salad thing covers that base pretty well) with indulgence, and the balsamic-maple dressing gave this salad the finishing touch – sweet, tangy and rich, yet not in-your-face over the top. Continue reading
