4 ideas to reinvent salad leaves - Bar & Kitchen

4 ideas to reinvent salad leaves

Don’t fear floppy leaves – help them shine in soups, sauces and smoothies

Soup saver

Toss tired lettuce or spinach into a hot pan with onions, peas and stock. Blitz into a creamy green soup that’s rich and perfect for lunches or speedy midweek starters.

Pesto twist

Swap out basil for leftover lettuce in pesto. Add garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and high-quality olive oil. Mix it through pasta for a quick main course or use as a zesty sandwich spread.

Green goodness

Blend leftover greens into smoothies in seconds. Balance bitterness with sweet fruits like banana and apple plus a zing of lemon to create an instant breakfast add-on.

Wok it up

Quickly fry up limp leaves with garlic, chilli, soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve warm as an easy Asian side or stir into fried rice for a fast flavour boost.

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