salad ingredients
The indecisiveness is driving me completely insane… While I thought I had made the final decision to get rid of my studio, every time I go there for work or something else, I get sad… really sad.. So now I am starting to question my own decision. Maybe there is another way to make it work and where on earth to I keep all the things I collected over the years that fit fine into a 120 square meter space, but not so fine into a 10 square meter space that will be all that I have left… *Big sigh and pulling my hair out*
What I did do today is go to my landlord and just tell him my problem. That I don’t WANT to leave but that is has become too expensive for the amount of time I am there and well, basically I asked him if he would rent it for a little less.
So healthy!
He didn’t say no right away so that is the good news. He will need to discuss it with his brother and business partner, so the story continues. I don’t even know what I’m doing anymore it feels like. My mind jumps from decision to decision; one minute I think ‘Yeah it makes sense to give it up.” and the other minute I get all desperate and wonder where on earth would I be able to do my job?? Ofcourse there are pro’s and cons that I can think about all rationally but in the end it is my heart that is the biggest problem. I love that space; it is so me. I’ve been there for almost 4 years, we decorated it ourselves and build it up from scratch.
As if it had to be I was contacted today by someone who wants to rent the studio every now and then. That would help although the problem with things like that is that there is no certainty. But if the rent would go down a bit plus this man would rent the studio every now and then, I could maybe, just maybe, keep the studio… We’ll see… time will tell! I have till the end of March to make the final and definitive decision, so I have some more time to drive myself insane.. Yeah! 
Still some poppyseed left!
Now on to this lovely salad; I’ve been really good these last few weeks. Tom and I have taken on the habit of going for a walk together every day after work, we’ve been eating very healthy, no snacking in between and no wine other then in the weekends… (a girl’s gotta have some fun!) For a lot of our grocery shopping we now walk to the store instead of taking the car (saves on gas too) so all in all, we’re doing good. The result is that I lost 8 pounds so far (as you can see from the little badge on the right) and while still a long way to go, the beginning is there!
I made this delicious and very quick salad while I was in the studio this morning and I had it for lunch. It’s a bit too light with only 138 kcal so I did have some bread later. No need to starve myself, but this is delicious and adding a bit of bacon maybe would make it a bit more filling too.
This salad is also very fitting for Mona’s Living Leaner as this is literally made from leftovers we had in the fridge and cupboard! So cost for extra was 0 and I prevented wastage!
Lettuce, chicory and apple salad
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Salad, Side Dish |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
| Website | BBC Good Food |
Ingredients
- 100g mixed salad leaves
- 1 head white chicory (trimmed and separated into leaves)
- 1 piece apple (cored and sliced)
- 25 g toasted pistachio
- 25g sunflower seeds
- 75g cherry tomatoes (halved)
Dressing
- 2,5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2,5 tablespoons Honey
- 2,5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seed
Directions
| Arrange the salad ingredients on a large plate or big salad bowl. Put all the ingredients for the dressing together in a jar or bowl and shake or stir until well combined. When ready to serve sprinkle some of the dressing over the salad and toss together. | |
Note
Quantities and ingredients are adapted from the original recipe to what I had on hand. Obviously you can change nuts and other ingredients to your liking
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I hope it all works out regarding the studio space Simone. Glad to see that you’re keeping up with your goals. The salad is very fresh and summery too!
Thanks Peter. Yes, the salad is perfect both for winter and summer actually and I love the poppyseed in the dressing! It also gets rid of my enormous supply of poppyseed..
Delightful! Hopefully you’ll be able to find a way to keep your studio.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks so much Rosa, I hope so too!
lovely click so refreashing feel like digging in right away
I hope things work out and you get to keep your studio. Its always great to have a place like that to work in.
The salad looks great. I really need to get back to eating healthier.
I’m all into healthy at the moment and loving it too! I think this is going to be the year of healthy..;)
Simone, I hope your landlord will be able to lower the rent for you and you can keep your studio, really!
Oh, your last Donna Hay challenge got me inspired to shoot one of my posts darker and partially back lid. I really liked it. I would love your input. Here is the link: http://www.mygermankitchen.com/2012/01/organic-adzuki-bean-miso-soup.html
The first picture of your salad is my favorite! Great recipe for shedding some pounds.
Greetings from Colorado.
Kirsten
Thanks so much Kirsten! I did take a look on your site and left a comment but just wanted to say that that pic of the spoon and the aduki beans (which I loooove by the way) is perfect and beautiful! Well done!
Simone. This salad kicks major butt and so do you!
Way to go on the 8 pounds! I know what you mean regarding the space.
I think it is important for you to go with your gut on this one and it seems like you are
having trouble letting the space go…. So just do what you need to do in order to keep it!
And yes, having someone sub-rent from you is ideal if they are consistent. A bit of a risk
but I am sure worthwhile xx
Thanks Mona..
I still have a hard time making the final decision. I know the landlord will take some time coming back to me and so my mind keeps going back and fort.. Tiring really but I guess time will tell!
Simone, I know this must be so hard. My husband just had to close a space. You are so talented, and I do hope it works out for you. In the meantime, you are doing a good job with everything.
Thanks so much Angela. Sad to hear your husband had to close his space. It’s really a hard time right now so will keep my fingers crossed for everyone!
Look at all of thoese colors! So so lovely.
Thanks Joy!
Gorgeous food styling, photography and lovely nutritious delicious looking salad! May I please ask what “print recipe” plugin you are using as it is VERY nice.
V
Thanks so much Valerie! As for the plugin; yes I like it a lot and there will soon be a lot of very useful new functionalities as well.. If you look all the way to the bottom of the recipe you see a little thingie that says ; powered by getmecooking. That is the name of the plugin!
That first photo is absolutely stunning.
Thanks so much Lea Ann!
Yummy!
I hope you can stay there in your studio & pay less,…I will keep my finger’s crossed for you!
I love your easy yet stylish & good for you salad! And to drizzle that with a lovely home-made mustrad & honey dressing is the best!
Thanks Sophie. I hope so too, but we’ll see… Yes this salad is really delicious, healthy and easy to put together!
Well, that sounds like things may actually work out so you can keep the studio! I’m so happy you asked if he could lower the rent – I mean, how many people pluck up the courage to do that? He may say yes! Yay! You need a big space like that as I am sure 2012 will see you getting more and more work! And YAY for the weight loss! I’ve been trying to lose the kilo or two (I know, I know, but when I can’t fit into my nice clothes any more?!!) and your salads are always inspiring! This one looks delicious!
Ah yes Jamie, you already have a perfect figure! But I can see why you would want to keep that up. I wish I only had to lose 2 kilo..lol.. I would be done by now, but still got a long way to go. I’m pretty determined this time though, so I’m just gonna succeed.
As for the studio; not sure if my landlord will actually decrease the rent but it was worth the shot for sure.
I can sympathize with your dilemma. I know what it’s like when you know what you should do, but it feels so wrong! I hope you find a solution.
Congrats on the healthy lifestyle! The salad looks beautiful!
Thanks Valerie!
I totally understand your dilemma. I suck at making choices and especially when they’re as big and important as this one. I hope it all works out in the end, my fingers are crossed for you!
Love the salad; beautiful colours and I can just “hear” the crunch of the apples and chicory:)
This looks fantastic! I have never tried chicory and always wanted to try it!
Such a colourful and tempting salad!
Thanks so much Angie!
Such a beautiful, fresh salad. Sounds like we have both been on a poppy seed kick!
I would feel very sad to have my very own workspace go
I hope it works out for you. I am loving these light and healthy salad series as I am on it right now and I am feeling really good! The poppy seed here sounds like a delicious idea. I haven’t dared to climb up on the scales yet:) will wait for another month when I know I might lose some. And really beautiful photographs. The colors are gorgeous against the wood board.
Gorgeous salad! I can almost taste the lemon and the crunch of the apples and poppy seeds. I hope you get to keep your studio as it’s spectacular with all that natural beautiful light.
Thanks Rochelle! Sofar it is looking good with the studio..
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