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During the summer time, when it is hot, many people prefer light dishes. Salads in all variations are the ideal food, which has a good satiable effect without the feeling of having a heavy meal. They are suitable as main meals, as side dishes, and also as ingredients in dishes, and contain many important nutrients.
Romaine salad in all its facets
Romaine lettuce is particularly popular in mixed salads. It has a longish, loose head and the structure of the leaves is reminiscent of savoy cabbage. It is generally found in the green form, but there are also red varieties. “Lettuce hearts” are also to be found in supermarkets. These are romaine lettuce without the surrounding leaves. Thanks to its solid structure romaine lettuce is suited to heavy salad sauces such as French dressing. In comparison with butterhead lettuce it has a heartier and stronger taste. As well as being eaten as a salad, it is also suitable as a vegetable or soup ingredient. Information on other lettuce varieties is to be found here.
Light summer recipe
Alongside salads, cold dairy products are also an ideal summer food. This yoghurt-cheese timbale combines both and is thus the ideal midday meal for this time of year. The mould-ripened cheese takes on a melt-in-the-mouth consistency thanks to the gelatine. Moreover, the yoghurt and the embedded lettuce lend the timbale a pleasant freshness. A suitable accompaniment would be toasted bread or baguette.
Surprise your friends or colleagues with this ingenious, light summer delight at midday. Tip: This yoghurt-cheese timbale may also be prepared a day in advance. Whatever the occasion – we hope you enjoy this delicious timbale!
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