Category Archives: Salads

Root slaw with cranberries and dill

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

My friend Jo is a big Ottolenghi recipe fan and she recently served an unusual slaw combo at a BBQ that I absolutely loved. This is my version, inspired by that salad. The base is shredded root vegetables – I … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Vegetables | Tagged barberries, carrot, Celeriac, cider vinegar, cranberries, dill, Garlic, Olive oil, swede | Leave a comment

Swedish potato salad

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Perfect with plain grilled salmon or smoked salmon, this Swedish potato salad is simple to make and a great ‘make ahead’ dish if you’ve got guests. Use new potatoes or a firm, waxy variety like Charlotte, a generous handful of … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Summer recipes, Vegetables | Tagged cornichons, dill, new potatoes, red onion, soured cream | Leave a comment

Cannellini bean, celery and red onion salad

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Low carb, delicious and made in less than 15 minutes, this is a really lovely fresh-tasting salad to serve as part of a cold table selection or, topped with some tuna, a hard-boiled egg or slices of avocado, it’s a … Continue reading →