20 best Braai salads to make ever

20 best Braai salads to make ever

The next big decision you have to make after choosing to Braai, is settling on the right Braai salads. Apart from giving your Braai meat awesome presentation, the salads do add significant nutrient value to the whole feast mix.

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It can, however, be a battle to find the right Braai ideas, especially for the salad. Do not despair. Here is a list of salads for Braai that you can try with great levels of success.

What do you serve with a Braai?

Salad is a great accompaniment for Braai. All you need to do is get the right mix of fruits and vegetables to make it worthwhile. Below are some of the best recipes you can try.

1. Beetroot and butternut salad with avocado

This delicious combination should accompany a well-roasted sirloin steak and garlic on the Braai.

2. Panzanella salad

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Panzella goes well with a Greek-style braaied lamb recipe, and is one of Braai salads with a twist.

3. Caprese salad

When paired with thick, succulent lamb chops, you are assured of getting lots of satisfaction. The salad has a beautiful appearance with an oily olive oil smeared over it and a pinch of black pepper sprinkled over the salad.

4. Greek salad with marinated feta

This is a simple accompaniment with extraordinary flair of sophistication. It goes well with a spicy peri-peri chicken burgers.

5. Crunchy cabbage salad

Crunchy cabbage is a great combination of nuts, noodles and seeds, that give it a crunchy feel. To give it taste, a sweet and sour dressing is added onto it.

6. Aubergine and broccoli salad with cumin and honey

This vegetable salad comes with extraordinary flavors. nothing beats it when combined with a juicy rump steak.

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7. Chickpea, bean and olive salad

Chickpea, bean and olive is a delicious Mediterranean-style mix that delivers exemplary satisfaction when served with seared tuna steaks.

8. Roasted peppers with capers and fresh basil

This salad should be serves with whole roasted chicken.

9. Brown rice salad with aubergines and almonds

If you are wondering what to pair with richly spiced lamb chop espetadas, Brown rice salad with aubergines and almonds will do the trick just fine.

10. Chargrilled Spring Onion, Pea and Asparagus Salad with Jalapeno Dressing

This salad has numerous flavors that come with charry edges and pepper tastes.

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11. Grilled Aubergine with Tomato Rocket and Goats Cheese

For those in search of a simple yet unique dose of a tasty salad, this recipe will do you good.

12. Classic Tabbouleh Salad

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The classic Tabbouleh comes with a velvety tomato dressing that will undoubtedly leave you licking tomato juice off your fingers.

13. Watermelon & Labneh Salad

It is rare to experience a South African summer without a sweet bite of watermelon. This salad is best served with a fresh grilled meat.

14. Summer Beetroot Salad With Herby Pesto

If you were wondering what Braai side dishes will make your feast worthwhile, then worry no more as Summer Beetroot salad with Herby pesto delivers great satisfaction. It is especially sweet for a smokey Braai flavor.

15. Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad

Pairing Broccoli, Apple & Walnut with grilled smokey chicken and charred potatoes will make your meal worthwhile.

16. Melanzane Parmigiana Salad

Even though this is not one of the main kasi braai salads, it is one you should consider pairing with skilpadjies.

17. Fresh Green Slaw

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This recipe will turn your whole grilled fish meal into a memorable feast.

18. Pepper and Pomegranate Salad

This salad recipe is best suited for summer and is full of different flavors of roasted peppers.

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19. Beetroot, Chevin & Hazelnut Salad

This recipe will definitely attract the most unexpected questions from your visitors, especially, the question about the recipe.

20. The Heritage Salad

This salad connects one with his or her South African roots. It is tasty and quite simple to put together.

So, what do you serve with a Braai? Braai salads are the best, both for nutritious reasons and getting a delicious taste out of it. Choose one of the recipes above to create a salad that will give you the desired satisfaction.

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