SALADS

* Each salad was selected from a new range available at the retailers and judged individually

SPAR FRESHLINE 9/10 Lentil & chickpea salad R 41.99, 200g

Kabelo Loved the taste and appearance and all the things in it.

Neo All-time best, the mint and coriander complement the taste. Enjoyed the feta. Mandy Well-balanced, beautiful umami flavour and not too much dressing.

Busisa Very refreshing, would buy this for my family.

PICK N PAY 8/10

Lentil salad with butternut, beetroot & feta cheese

R54.99, 600g

Kabelo There are too many things in it. Needs more taste.

Mandy Fresh, wintery flavours, like the dressing. Mangaliso I’m not a fan of salads but taste is good. Rose Quite earthy flavours. Kumalo Uniquely delicious.

WOOLWORTHS 7/10 Smoky four-bean salad R34.99, 210g

Mandy Oily, although good smoky flavour and good texture.

Yolanda Too much oil but tastes OK.

Rose Mild taste but oily. Gugulethu Too much oil, moderate seasoning, although it tastes nice. It’s edible.

CHECKERS 5/10

Greek pasta salad R34.99 450g

Kabelo No taste although appearance is good. Kutloano Looks nice but far from nice.

Neo Appearance deceiving.

Yolanda Disappointed. Looks amazing but taste is bland. Needs more seasoning.

Gugulethu Unpleasant aftertaste. Too much oil.