5 summer recipes for festive entertaining

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With Westfalia, the #AVOEXPERTS, summer entertaining is healthy, convenient and tasty. Add these vibrant snacks, sides and salads to your festive summer menu. Make the most of your favourite seasonal ingredients to keep it delicious and wholesome.

Falafels with a fresh pickle and guacamole

If you have never made falafels, this recipe is so easy to prepare. You will love the chunky texture and aromatic flavours from fresh herbs, spices and Westfalia Avocado Oil. Think of them as plant-based ‘meat balls’ and be creative with the different ways you can enjoy them. The fresh pickle and creamy sauce bring all the flavours together. These falafels are an ideal vegetarian meal and perfect for a summer picnic. Why not serve them as a festive snack platter or as starters for your menu?

Avocado caprese

Tomatoes, basil and cheese are the perfect food match and well-known as a caprese salad. Roasting the tomatoes first and then mixing them with Westfalia Lemon Flavoured Avocado Oil creates a fantastic dressing which adds a delicious flavour to this impressive starter or side dish for a feast table.

Avocado and berry salad

Impress everyone around your table with this colourful and festive salad. The sweet, juicy berries go so well with creamy avocado and the nutty flavour of toasted macadamia nuts. A homemade dressing turns any salad into a scrumptious, elegant side dish. This dressing uses a combination of Westfalia Plain and Lemon Flavoured Avocado Oil with wholegrain mustard and fresh thyme. Serve on a large platter or in individual jars to pack for an outdoor meal.

Bean and quinoa salad

Looking for the perfect summer recipe when feeding a large crowd? You just found it. This recipe takes you to flavour-town, with an aromatic smoked paprika dressing mixed into beans, corn, fresh avocado, other salad ingredients and quinoa. It is gluten-free and wholesome, and you can even make it vegan by using a plant-based cheese.

Rustic chakalaka

This typically South African sauce is a must-have at your next braai. Do yourself a favour and make this recipe from scratch – you will never want to buy it ready-made again. Chakalaka is synonymous with pap and wors, but definitely not the only way to enjoy it this summer. See the tips below for more creative ways to use the sauce. It goes without saying that chakalaka is delicious with Westfalia Guacamole or fresh avocado. Make this sauce a staple in your kitchen, as it’s the best chakalaka recipe ever.