31 Days of Global Flavors: Day 31

On the previous working day of National Diet Thirty day period and the very last day of my “31 Days of Global Flavors” series, my colleague and buddy Dr. Keith Ayoob is sharing why he loves thyme — which is the flavor we are celebrating today.

Thyme

There is regular thyme which is kind of a dry “shrub” but broad-leaf thyme is a extra succulent, crunchy leaf that dices up effectively and adds a lighter, but nevertheless “herby” flavor that wakes up the typical salad ingredients. I consider the flavor is more like oregano.  It is in some cases termed “Spanish thyme.”  It’s greatest fresh new, and in addition to salads, I have additional it to bean dishes and stir-fries.  It’s also really appropriate with fish dishes.

I appreciate wide-leaf thyme chopped into salads, and it is excellent included to savory bean dishes. This salad under can integrate almost everything, which includes protein, tons of fiber, some fruit, and of course a good deal of veggies. It is also wonderful for employing up leftovers.

Courtesy of Keith Ayoob

Keith’s Chopped Salad 

Fill a big mixing bowl with the next:

• Romaine leaves
• Arugula
• Grape tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Celery
• Carrots
• Fennel (I slice this thinly sliced, instead than chopped)
• 2 or 3 leaves of broadleaf thyme, minced
• Optional, but nice: pitted, chopped olives, pickled peppers, or new sweet peppers, radishes, cooked veggies, any leftover canned beans (garbanzos, black beans, regardless of what you have), diced pears (purple pears are great if you have them)
• Protein alternatives, if it is a principal program: crumbled feta, goat, bleu cheese or diced mozzarella, tricky-cooked eggs, quartered, poached or broiled fish (salmon is magnificent with this)
• Grated parmesan