Celebrate Norwegian Summer with Recipes from Elisabeth
It is the beginning of summer in Norway, with longer days and beautiful weather. The berries bloom in the forests. People enjoy hiking with family and friends, because the days are suddenly endless. The midnight sun shows the way. The relaxed summer days enable excursions to the countryside and relaxing fishing trips.
It is a joy to visit local Norwegian markets in the summer. The vegetable stands are full of the season's bountiful harvest. Fishmongers sell fresh fish of the day. Eating is a pleasure and it takes very few ingredients to make a delicious meal. Dessert can be as simple as a bowl of early summer strawberries, plump and red.
Enjoy the summer with these healthy recipes from Elisabeth, co-founder of Aarja Health!
Summer salad with fresh potatoes for 4 people
New potatoes are a taste of summer in Norway. The season only lasts for two months, from mid-June to mid-August. This fresh potato/summer salad recipe is a must at every barbecue. While traditionally many people use mayonnaise, this version is a lighter and healthier version.
- 1.5 kilos of potatoes
- 75 ml white wine vinegar
- 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
- A pinch of salt
- 3 dill cucumbers, chopped
- 2 handfuls of dill, chopped
1. Cook the potatoes until soft, about 20 minutes. Let them drain and cool.
2. Whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard and salt in a small bowl.
3. Cut the potatoes into 5 centimeter pieces and put them in a bowl.
4. Drizzle over vinaigrette.
5. Add cucumbers and dill. Stir well.
6. Place in the refrigerator to cool for at least two hours.
Refreshing cucumber salad for 4 people
This simple salad is made with pickled cucumbers. The cucumbers contain a lot of water and help the body to hydrate. This is especially beneficial during the summer months.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium English cucumber, sliced very thin with the skin on.
- 60 ml white wine vinegar
- 60 ml of water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons flat parsley, chopped
1. Combine vinegar, water, salt and sweetener in a saucepan over medium heat to make a vinaigrette.
2. Let it cool
3. Place the cucumbers in a shallow bowl.
4. Cover with liquid.
5. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours.
6. When serving, sprinkle with parsley.
7. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Skewers with vegetables and Norwegian salmon for 4 people
Salmon is always a healthy source of protein and omega 3. Norwegian salmon is among the finest in the world.
Ingredients:
- 8 small wooden skewers that are soaked in water before use.
- 400 grams of Norwegian salmon in thick slices
- 16 small tomatoes
- 1 small zucchini, cut into thick rounds
- 1 diced red pepper
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
1. Thread the ingredients onto the skewer.
2. Drizzle on a little olive oil.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Put on a hot grill and fry until the salmon is cooked through.
- Here you can read more about which vitamins and minerals are perfect to take in the summer for optimal health.
- Read about all Aarja Helth products.
