After a long internal back-and-forth (the kind that only happens when you stare at ingredients for too long 😅), I’ve finally decided what’s next.
A brand-new weekly series starts now.
Every week, I’ll take one brand and build something completely fresh around it. Not just a recipe. Not just a bowl of leaves. A focused exploration of minimal, protein-based salads that actually satisfy.
This week: @sun.and.seed 🌻
The brief is simple. Strip everything back. Build with intention. Add protein that matters. Create dressings with structure. No filler. No decorative fluff. Every ingredient must justify its existence.
This first creation is built around beautiful butter beans from @boldbeanco — properly cooked, creamy, structured. Beans that hold their shape and taste like themselves.
Then comes the real experiment.
Pumpkin seed butter from @sun.and.seed blended with their extra virgin olive oil, finished with a drizzle of their pumpkin seed oil. 🌿
The pumpkin seeds brings depth and plant protein.
The EVOO rounds and carries flavour.
The pumpkin seed oil adds that dark, nutty, slightly bitter edge that stops the salad from becoming predictable.
No sugar.
No unnecessary emulsifiers.
No random crunch thrown on top for aesthetics.
Protein-led. Texture-aware. Fats used properly. Acidity balanced so it sharpens rather than overwhelms.
Salads don’t need saving. They need precision.
You’ll see bold dressings. Unexpected combinations. Daily experiments. The thinking behind the build — not just the polished plate.
If you’re tired of salads that look virtuous but leave you hungry an hour later, this series is for you. 🥗🔥
See you tomorrow for the next one.
