HOMECOOKING WITH TERESA

INGREDIENTS 1 avocado 3 Tbsp lemon or lime juice 1/2 garlic clove, crushed 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil METHOD: To make the dressing, place the avocado in a bowl and mash well. Add the lemon or lime juice, garlic, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until it is well combined and creamy or put all ingredients in a large jar and shake until combined. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and give it a light toss. Pour on top of green salads, rocket or spinach or any other salad. It's just delicious! Here with Super Summer Salad.

INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp cider vinegar a pinch of sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and brown sugar METHOD: For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together to combine. Add to the pan of warm leeks and beans and stir well. Here served with Warm Leek & White Beans Salad .

INGREDIENTS 100g Greek yoghurt 40g mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp honey 1 Tbsp olive oil 30g parsley, chopped 20g dill, chopped salt and white pepper METHOD: Make the dressing by whisking together the yoghurt, mayonnaise, mustard, honey, olive oil, remaining lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of white pepper.  Pour this over the vegetables and mix well.   Excellent with Fancy Coleslaw Salad .

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup mint leaves, finely chopped 3/4 cup thick natural yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tsp lemon juice freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Start by making the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.  Mix well and set apart. This dressing goes very well with Eggplant, Halloumi & Tomato salad .

INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp tamarind pulp 1 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp grated palm sugar 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 large red chilli, seeded and finely chopped METHOD Mix the tamarind pulp with 3 Tbsp of water, then add the soy sauce, ginger, palm sugar, cumin and chilli. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.  This works fantastically well with Chicken & Papaya Salad .

INGREDIENTS 1 tsp fresh thyme 1/2 tsp soft brown sugar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar METHOD: To make the dressing, blend the thyme, brown sugar, mustard, oil and vinegar together in a small bowl. Serve on top of a mix salad. Here with Avocado & Prosciutto Salad

INGREDIENTS 40 ml lime juice 1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 tsp salt METHOD: To make the sauce, just whisk together all the ingredients, adjusting the amount of chilli to your liking. Delicious with Coconut crêpes

INGREDIENTS 2 tsp peanut oil 2 tsp sesame oil 5cm-piece ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 Tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp caster sugar METHOD: Heat the peanut and sesame oils in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Remove from heat. Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool. Serve on top of any green salad.

INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 Tbsp chopped dill 1 tsp honey METHOD: Whisk together the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the salad. Or if you prefer it, put all ingredients in a jar and shake until combined. Serve with Niçoise salad , Tuna salad or just a green salad.

INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp shaved palm sugar 100 ml tamarind water 2 Tbsp kecap manis 1 Tbsp      balsamic vinegar 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts METHOD: To make the dressing, combine the palm sugar, tamarind water, kecap manis and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Add the red chilli and garlic.  Spoon over the salad and sprinkle with the peanuts. Serve with Asian style salads or with a green salad.

INGREDIENTS 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp white balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper METHOD: Put all ingredients in a jar and shake until combined. Pour on top of green salads, rocket or spinach. Here with Goat's Cheese & Rocket Salad .

INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil METHOD: Mix all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine.  Here with a Couscous Tabouleh .

INGREDIENTS 2 heaped Tbsp roasted peanuts 20g fresh coriander, leaves and stems 10g fresh mint leaves salt to taste 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp garlic paste 1/4 tsp ginger paste 2-3 tsp lemon juice, or to taste 3-4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or groundnut oil METHOD: Blend together all the ingredients for the dressing until well mixed. Here with Herbed & Peanut-dressed Spinach Salad .