A hearty, satisfying salad that’s perfect to enjoy while watching the African sun set on the horizon. Savour tastes and textures of charred baby marrows & baby tomatoes, elevated with Greek seasoning, together with sweet caramelised onions, fluffy couscous, greens, salty cheese ribbons, and butter-basted ostrich slices.
Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad
Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad
with baby marrow, couscous, & Italian-style hard cheese
Hands on Time: 25 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- Baby Marrow
- Baby Onion
- Baby Onions
- Baby Tomatoes
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Couscous
- Crispy Onion Bits
- Free-range Ostrich Steak
- Greek Seasoning
- Green Leaves
- Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Ostrich
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
- Butter
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halved onions until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener.
CHARRED VEGGIES
Add the baby marrow pieces and the halved tomatoes to the pan. Fry until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Greek seasoning and fry until fragrant.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 75ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Ostrich
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the charred veg, the cooked Couscous, the rinsed green leaves, the cheese ribbons, and the balsamic vinegar (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the ostrich slices, and sprinkle over the crispy onions. Good job, Chef!
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halved onions until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener.
CHARRED VEGGIES
Add the baby marrow pieces and the halved tomatoes to the pan. Fry until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Greek seasoning and fry until fragrant.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 150ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Ostrich
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the charred veg, the cooked Couscous, the rinsed green leaves, the cheese ribbons, and the balsamic vinegar (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the ostrich slices, and sprinkle over the crispy onions. Good job, Chef!
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halved onions until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener.
CHARRED VEGGIES
Add the baby marrow pieces and the halved tomatoes to the pan. Fry until lightly charred, 6-7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Greek seasoning and fry until fragrant.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 225ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Ostrich
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the charred veg, the cooked Couscous, the rinsed green leaves, the cheese ribbons, and the balsamic vinegar (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the ostrich slices, and sprinkle over the crispy onions. Good job, Chef!
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halved onions until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener.
CHARRED VEGGIES
Add the baby marrow pieces and the halved tomatoes to the pan. Fry until lightly charred, 6-7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Greek seasoning and fry until fragrant.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Ostrich
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the charred veg, the cooked Couscous, the rinsed green leaves, the cheese ribbons, and the balsamic vinegar (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the ostrich slices, and sprinkle over the crispy onions. Good job, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad?
The preparation time for Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad with baby marrow, couscous, & Italian-style hard cheese is between 25 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad with baby marrow, couscous, & Italian-style hard cheese?
The total time required to make Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad with baby marrow, couscous, & Italian-style hard cheese is between 30 and 35 minutes.
How many servings does Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad?
Baby Marrow, Baby Onion, Baby Onions, Baby Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar, Couscous, Crispy Onion Bits, Free-range Ostrich Steak, Greek Seasoning, Green Leaves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Ostrich
What is the nutritional information of Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad?
Calories: 555, Carbs: 65 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 50.9 grams, Sugar: 18.1 grams, Salt: 2406 grams
How do I prepare Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad?
CARAMELISED ONIONS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halved onions until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 150ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. OSTRICH: Return the pan, wiped down, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a salad bowl, combine the charred veg, the cooked couscous, the rinsed green leaves, the cheese ribbons, and the balsamic vinegar (to taste). DINNER IS SERVED: Bowl up the loaded couscous, top with the ostrich slices, and sprinkle over the crispy onions. Good job, Chef! CHARRED VEGGIES: Add the baby marrow pieces and the halved tomatoes to the pan. Fry until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Greek seasoning and fry until fragrant.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad?
Baby Marrow, Baby Onion, Baby Onions, Baby Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar, Couscous, Crispy Onion Bits, Free-range Ostrich Steak, Greek Seasoning, Green Leaves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Ostrich
How many calories does Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad have?
555 calories
How much fat content does Caramelised Onion & Ostrich Salad have?
grams