Starters, Sides & Salad Recipes
Entrées and side dishes are an important part of any delicious meal. Starting your meal off right is simple with ALDI’s entrée and canapé recipes. Whip up delectable bacon and honey loaded chips or dazzle your guests with cheese fondue. Moving on to mains is easy with salads to suit any meal. From potato salads to green salads, pasta salads to grain salads, have them on the side or feast on them as the main attraction. Speaking of sides, our roasted vegetable side dishes are a great way to level up the flavour of any veg. Adorn your meal with our collection of delicious entrées, starters, sides and salad recipes.
Frequently asked questions about ALDI’s starters, sides and salad recipes
What is a canapé?
A canapé is a delightfully delicious little thing. Deriving from French, canapé means sofa; alluding to the visual of a delicious garnish sitting atop a vessel such as bread. These days canapés can be everything from poached salmon on crispy rice squares to sesame prawn toast garlic bread. When it comes to serving canapés, the world is your oyster! Speaking of oysters – they’re also a great canapé idea! Is there anything better than delicious roaming food?!
How do you prepare a salad?
Preparing a salad is simpler than it seems.
- Start off by washing your leafy greens. This could be lettuce, rocket, spinach, watercress; the list goes on! You could even use soft green herds like parsley and mint.
- Next chop up any vegetables or proteins you like to add. Tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, chicken, nuts: throw them in.
- Then last dress the salad with a dressing. You can use one of ALDI’s delicious dressings or make your own with olive oil and something acidic like vinegar or lemon juice.
Have a go and make something you want to eat! The combinations are endless.
How to roast vegetables?
The perfect side is the humble vegetable. But instead of staying humble lets shoutout its deliciousness from the rooftop. The easiest and most delicious way to roast vegetables – whether they’re potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, brussels sprouts or whatever you have in your fridge – is to start by putting them on a baking tray. Toss them in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then roast until golden tinged and caramelised. Yum!
How to make potato salad?
Potato salad is an Aussie classic for a reason. It’s easy to make and can be served room temperature or even cold – so you can prep it well in advance!
- The first step is boiling (or roasting) your potatoes until soft and cooked.
- Then create a delicious creamy dressing. Think mayo, mustard, chili sauce – whatever combo you would like.
- Add some greens such as chives, parsley or chopped pickles.
- Toss to combine and enjoy!