Salad Recipes

An easy and fast healthy side dish. Zucchini Carpaccio is thinly sliced zucchini that is tossed with a homemade vinaigrette and garnished with toasted nuts.

Tart apples, two kinds of cabbage, loads of fresh herbs, scallions, red onions and a robust cumin dressing will wake up your taste buds and level up your salad making. This vegan slaw recipe is great as a side salad, in a pita sandwich, croquette sandwich, BBQ sandwich etc.

Enjoy salad for dinner with this spin on Moroccan salad made with traditional moroccan ingredients and topped off with my favorite roasted chickpeas. This salad has everything in a bowl. Chicken, couscous, veggies, croutons and a zippy lemon and olive oil dressing. Start off the new year right with this keeper.

Tahini, a nutty and creamy paste that is easy to make in a blender. Just make what you need. Buy sesame seeds in bulk and never worry about spoilage. Make creamy sauces, hummus or drizzle on veggies.

This Chicken Tinga Salad is PERFECT for busy weeknights!  This saucy and spicy bowl of goodness whips up super quick with the help of chicken and chorizo that is made in advance. Recently I shared with you one of my favorite go-to recipes for busy weeknights, the 2-Ingredient Chicken Taco Meat which is essentially a …

2 ingredient taco meat, an easy 20 minute recipe on the stovetop or toss the ingredients into a crockpot. Whip up a big batch and learn seven ways to serve it or freeze some for later. The perfect weeknight solution for busy families. It feels weird to post a recipe with just two ingredients but …

Chana Chaat, a Chickpea & Cucumber Salad where contrast is key.  This Chana Chaat inspired recipe is turned into a robust and fresh salad with English cucumbers, chickpeas and fresh herbs kissed with a curry, brown sugar and lime juice vinaigrette.  Make this for dinner tonight! Chana Chaat is a chickpea salad that is popular …

A fresh, cool cucumber salad recipe made healthier by replacing sour cream with yogurt.  This Polish favorite is a great way to use up those extra garden cucumbers you have been gifted and a perfect accompaniment to spicy dishes and BBQ.  Onions, herbs and lemon juice makes this salad recipe a refreshing snack or perfect …

Healthy Scandinavian Lunch Meal Prep. An easy and tasty solution for a healthy new year. Salmon salad is served with nutritious crackers and veggie sides. Prepare lunches for the whole week without the guilt.   I don’t know about you but I am overdue for a nutritious re-boot.  The holiday snackage in the break rooms …

What is pesto? ‘The most beloved sauce in the World!’  Who said that?  I did, you may quote me. The pesto that most people know is Pesto alla Genovese or Battuto Genovese, or if you are a local, Genoese Pesto.  It’s characteristic ingredients include garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil, pecorino, parmesan and olive oil.  This list is …