My favourite Jenny Salad (crunchy chinese cabbage salad)

1/2 medium chinese cabbage, shredded
1 bunch shallots, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
3/4 cup (60g) flaked almonds, toastsed
1/3 cup (55g) sunflower seeds, toasted
100g packet fried noodles (may be hard to find, can get at Claremont Fresh for those of you in Perth)

Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp soy sauce

Combine all ingredients except noodles and dressing in large bowl.
Just before serving add noodles and dressing. Toss well.

Dressing: combine all ingredients in a jar, shake well.

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I love it when Jenny makes this salad. It is really light and fresh and has a great crunch.

Spaghetti Caprese

I have always been a big fan of the Caprese salad - light, fresh and so summery and delicious.

Last night at Gino's Fremantle I tried for the first time Spaghetti Caprese - I can't believe I haven't been making this dish - so simple, and so delicious.

Spaghetti
Fresh tomato
Bocconcini (or mozzarella)
Freshly torn basil leaves
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper

While the spaghetti is cooking mix remaining ingredients. Drain pasta, reserving about half a cup of the cooking liquid. Mix the sauce through the pasta with the cooking liquid and serve!
The bocconcini will melt through the dish. Delicious! Serve with lots of freshly cracked pepper and parmesan cheese.