Embrace the latest culinary trend and add a ‘swicy’ twist to your Christmas meal this year to blend tradition and nostalgia with something fresh and exciting.
The Food Institute in the USA has dubbed this year’s American summer “The Summer of Swicy,” as 53 percent of Gen Z shoppers reported enjoying spicy flavours.
Swicy (sweet and spicy) dishes have become popular around the globe as people pair hot and sweet ingredients together, such as chilli, honey, jalapeños, fresh fruit, sriracha, maple syrup, and spices.
To create a memorable holiday meal, add some zing to your plate and upgrade your salads with a spicy honey-mustard dressing.
Colourful summer salads will also add balance to your Christmas menu, providing opportunities to Add One More Vegetable to your day and reap all the health benefits that fresh produce can offer.
To create a colourful Christmas salad with swicy dressing:
-Arrange baby spinach in a bowl or on a serving plate.
-Add tomatoes, red capsicum and sliced cucumber which are packed full of vital nutrients and fibre.
-Top with feta cheese, parsley and a swicy dressing comprising Dijon mustard, honey, cayenne pepper, spicy paprika, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic and olive oil.
Other on-trend and festive-looking dishes include a green leaf or cucumber salad with a sweet chilli dressing or spinach and fresh nectarine salad with a delicious lemon ginger vinaigrette.
A handful of fresh herbs on top of your swicy salads can impress Christmas guests with this playful culinary theme while ensuring everyone enjoys 5+ A Day at this indulgent time of year.
5+ A Day has shared its recipe for a Christmas Salad with Swicy Dressing here
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