Hello again my friend!

I'm always working hard to reduce food waste, which often involves eating random assortments of leftovers as a 'salad' for lunch. But one item we often have lingering in the kitchen is challah.

Don't get me wrong, we all love challah! But too much gives DH tummy ache, and I prefer to pack my plate with nutrient-dense fruits and veg, rather than fill up with starchy carbs. Kipper usually gets at least one challah-sandwich in her lunchbox, but after a few days it's too stale for sandwiches, and then what..?

I was looking for a way to add leftover challah to my healthy lunchtime plate, and I think I hit the jackpot with challah panzanella salad!​

Based on the classic Italian panzanella, this delicious fresh salad mixes toasted cubes of past-its-best challah with fresh ripe tomatoes, herbs and a tangy, olive-oil-rich dressing. So good!

And as it needs a little rest while the toasty challah soaks up the amazing flavours of the other ingredients, it actually benefits from being made ahead! What's not to love?! Just look at those colours...

​You can get all the details, plus the full recipe here.​

More fresh and tasty Summer salads

Temperatures are soaring here at the moment, so cooling and refreshing salads are absolutely what to eat. As well as the fabulous challah panzanella, why not try:

• ​Italian tuna and white bean salad in crispy lettuce cups​
  A delicious, protein-packed salad that's a terrific starter, a tasty lunch, or the perfect addition to a buffet-style meal.
• ​Quick glass noodle salad with summer vegetables​
  Bean thread noodles or fine rice noodles give this delicious salad an Asian vibe. Great in a lunchbox!
• ​Beetroot carpaccio with feta and mint​
  ​Thin slices of marinated beetroot are topped with crumbled feta and fresh mint, for a fantastic flavour fusion of earthy, salty, sweet, tangy, and fresh!
• ​Israeli red cabbage salad (Yarden copycat)​
  Such a simple recipe - only 6 ingredients! - but it's the perfect side dish with barbecues, cheeses, fish, falafel... so versatile!
• ​Asian-style sesame green bean salad​
  Ready in 10 minutes, this sophisticated salad brings a boost of essential minerals thanks to a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds.
• ​Heirloom tomato salad with olives, basil and sumac​
  ​Look out for different colours, sizes and varieties of tomato to make this deliciously vibrant and incredibly summery salad.
• ​Moroccan carrot salad​
  ​Tender cooked carrots in a zesty, spicy, North-African style dressing. I love the punchy flavour and gorgeous colours!
• ​How to make the best fruit salad​
  ​Who says you can't eat salad for dessert?! Here's my guide to assembling the best fruit salad for maximum flavour and enjoyment.

​You can browse all my salad recipes here.​

Shabbat Shalom

I'm sure you can't have missed that June is Pride month 🏳️‍🌈
Judaism teaches us that we are all created in the image of God, and that every person is an essential part of the diverse tapestry of humanity. As Rabbi Nachman of Breslov said, “The day you were born is the day G-d decided that the world could not exist without you.”

Pride month is an opportunity for acceptance, self-affirmation, and celebration of our own authentic selves. Love is love, and there more there is, the more we all benefit! 🥰

Here's wishing everyone a joyous Pride month and a wonderful Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom - Good Shabbos! - to everyone. May it bring us joy, blessings and many reasons to celebrate.

With love, Helen x.

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