31 Mar 31 Days of World Flavors: Day 31
On the final day of Nationwide Diet Month and the final day of my “31 Days of World Flavors” collection, my colleague and buddy Dr. Keith Ayoob is sharing why he loves thyme — which is the flavour we’re celebrating in the present day.
Thyme
There’s common thyme which is type of a dry “shrub” however broad-leaf thyme is a extra succulent, crunchy leaf that dices up properly and provides a lighter, however nonetheless “herby” taste that wakes up the standard salad substances. I believe the flavour is extra like oregano. It’s generally referred to as “Spanish thyme.” It’s greatest contemporary, and along with salads, I’ve added it to bean dishes and stir-fries. It’s additionally very suitable with fish dishes.
I really like broad-leaf thyme chopped into salads, and it’s glorious added to savory bean dishes. This salad beneath can incorporate every thing, together with protein, tons of fiber, some fruit, and naturally a variety of veggies. It’s additionally nice for utilizing up leftovers.
Courtesy of Keith Ayoob
Keith’s Chopped Salad
Fill a big mixing bowl with the next:
- Romaine leaves
- Arugula
- Grape tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Celery
- Carrots
- Fennel (I slice this thinly sliced, fairly than chopped)
- 2 or 3 leaves of broadleaf thyme, minced
- Optionally available, however good: pitted, chopped olives, pickled peppers, or contemporary candy peppers, radishes, cooked greens, any leftover canned beans (garbanzos, black beans, no matter you’ve), diced pears (crimson pears are nice when you’ve got them)
- Protein choices, if it’s a essential course: crumbled feta, goat, bleu cheese or diced mozzarella, hard-cooked eggs, quartered, poached or broiled fish (salmon is fabulous with this)
- Grated parmesan
Instructions: Chop all of the substances however slice the fennel and mince the broadleaf thyme as famous, and add every thing to the bowl. Toss all of it collectively till properly mixed. Dressing: In our home, it’s EVOO and Balsamic, at a ratio of about 2 components EVOO to 1 half Balsamic. If I’ve some Balsamic syrup, I’ll drizzle it throughout after I’ve dressed the salad. A fat-free Italian is okay too and makes the salad or meal even leaner. Go the grated parmesan for sprinkling on prime to everybody’s style. You could need to save the proteins so as to add on prime, when serving.
