We all love a juicy steak, but it’s not just the meat that makes a good braai. Get creative with Werda’s range of easy-to-prepare products, for some standout salads

BEETROOT, ROCKET AND FETA SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING 

Serves 4
Prep time 10 min

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 100g rocket, washed and dried
• 405g Werda Sweet & Sour Beetroot
• 200g feta
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• Black pepper

Method

1 To prepare the dressing, mix together the first five ingredients, then set aside.

2 Arrange the rocket on a serving platter, top with the Werda Sweet & Sour Beetroot and crumble the feta over it.

3 To serve, drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and season with black pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Serves 4
Prep time 10 min
Cooking time 25 min

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for roasting
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp basil pesto
• 4 pattypans, quartered
• 1 red onion, cut into petals
• 1 red pepper, cut into large pieces
• 1 yellow pepper, cut into large pieces
• 100g baby corn
• Salt and black pepper
• 420g Werda Cheese & Mushroom Pasta Salad
• Basil, to garnish

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2 To prepare the dressing, mix together the first three ingredients, then set aside.

3 Place the vegetables on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, season and roast for around 25 minutes, until slightly charred. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

4 To serve, mix the roast vegetables and Werda Cheese & Mushroom Pasta Salad; drizzle with dressing; season with more black pepper; and garnish with basil.

SPICY COUSCOUS AND THREE BEAN SALAD

Serves 4
Prep time 10 min
Cooking time 10 min

Ingredients

• 100 ml olive oil
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 red chilli, finely sliced
• 2 tsp honey
• 200g couscous
• 420g Werda Three Bean Salad
• 3 spring onions, finely sliced
• Salt and pepper

Method

1 To make the dressing, mix together the first five ingredients, then set aside.

2 Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and add enough boiling water to cover it. Cover the bowl and leave for 10 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water, then fluff with a fork.

3 To serve, mix together the Werda Three Bean Salad, couscous and spring onions; season; and drizzle with dressing.

For more than 20 years Werda, has been making convenient, high-quality foods for South African families. Look for Werda products in most major grocery stores. Discover a variety of delicious recipes at www.werdasalads.co.za.

Recipes & styling Lisa Clark

Photography Andreas Eiselen/HMimages.co.za, Gallo/Gettyimages

(This article was first published in the autumn 2015 issue of AA traveller magazine)