eCook Meal
Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad
with charred baby marrow
The salad is the star of the show with this recipe, Chef! Sweet dried fig, pan-toasted baby marrow rounds (also known as zucchini), silky spring onion, fresh greens, toasted almonds & crumblings of feta are tossed with a sweet vinegar dressing. The supporting act is seared ostrich for a complete and satisfying meal.
Serving guide
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NUTS, VEG & SWEET VINEGAR
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spring onion and fry until golden. Remove from the pan and place into a bowl. Season and toss with the sweet vinegar.
NOMU-SPICED Ostrich
Place a clean pan over 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BEAUTIFUL SALAD
Just before serving, toss the salad leaves, the figs, ½ the nuts, and the Feta through the spring onions and baby marrows along with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
WHAT A PLATE!
Plate up the charred baby marrow salad and serve alongside the Ostrich. Scatter over the remaining nuts.
NUTS, VEG & SWEET VINEGAR
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spring onion and fry until golden. Remove from the pan and place into a bowl. Season and toss with the sweet vinegar.
NOMU-SPICED Ostrich
Place a clean pan over 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BEAUTIFUL SALAD
Just before serving, toss the salad leaves, the figs, ½ the nuts, and the Feta through the spring onions and baby marrows along with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
WHAT A PLATE!
Plate up the charred baby marrow salad and serve alongside the Ostrich. Scatter over the remaining nuts.
NUTS, VEG & SWEET VINEGAR
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spring onion and fry until golden. Remove from the pan and place into a bowl. Season and toss with the sweet vinegar.
NOMU-SPICED Ostrich
Place a clean pan over 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BEAUTIFUL SALAD
Just before serving, toss the salad leaves, the figs, ½ the nuts, and the Feta through the spring onions and baby marrows along with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
WHAT A PLATE!
Plate up the charred baby marrow salad and serve alongside the Ostrich. Scatter over the remaining nuts.
NUTS, VEG & SWEET VINEGAR
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spring onion and fry until golden. Remove from the pan and place into a bowl. Season and toss with the sweet vinegar.
NOMU-SPICED Ostrich
Place a clean pan over 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
BEAUTIFUL SALAD
Just before serving, toss the salad leaves, the figs, ½ the nuts, and the Feta through the spring onions and baby marrows along with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
WHAT A PLATE!
Plate up the charred baby marrow salad and serve alongside the Ostrich. Scatter over the remaining nuts.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R182.01
for 4 servings · R45.50 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Danish-style Feta needs 80 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 10% of packR10.00
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Free-range Ostrich Fillet needs 600 gOstrich Cubes 500 g 500 g at R75.99 · 1.20× packR91.19
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Baby Marrow needs 600 gButternut, Cauliflower & Baby Marrows 450 g 450 g at R41.99 · 1.33× packR55.99
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Sweet Vinegar
- NOMU One For All Rub
- Dried Figs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad?
The preparation time for Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad with charred baby marrow is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad with charred baby marrow?
The total time required to make Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad with charred baby marrow is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad?
Almonds, Baby Marrow, Dried Figs, Feta, NOMU One For All Rub, Ostrich, Salad Leaves, Spring Onion, Sweet Vinegar
What is the nutritional information of Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad?
Calories: 420, Carbs: 30 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.9 grams, Sugar: 22.9 grams, Salt: 521 grams
How do I prepare Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad?
WHAT A PLATE!: Plate up the charred baby marrow salad and serve alongside the ostrich. Scatter over the remaining nuts. BEAUTIFUL SALAD: Just before serving, toss the salad leaves, the figs, ½ the nuts, and the feta through the spring onions and baby marrows along with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. NOMU-SPICED OSTRICH: Place a clean pan over 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. NUTS, VEG & SWEET VINEGAR: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spring onion and fry until golden. Remove from the pan and place into a bowl. Season and toss with the sweet vinegar.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad?
Almonds, Baby Marrow, Dried Figs, Feta, NOMU One For All Rub, Ostrich, Salad Leaves, Spring Onion, Sweet Vinegar
How many calories does Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad have?
420 calories
How much fat content does Dried Fig, Zucchini & Ostrich Salad have?
grams