Need to add more vegetables to your diet and brighten your dinner table with a healthy and colorful dish? Don’t miss out on this simple and nutritious vegetarian treat. Roasted baby carrots and Indian eggplants combined with wheat berries and tossed with maple syrup, pomegranate kernels and cilantro make a […]
Salads
Healthy and minimally-processed salads.
Low-Carb Caprese Salad
Now when summer is on the horizon, I feel like I need a light, juicy and refreshing salad that is satisfying but doesn’t feel heavy. A low-carb version of a traditional Italian Caprese salad apparently is what I am craving for. This low-carb Caprese salad is so simple that even […]
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Arugula and Pomegranate
If you have yet to enjoy some of the contrasting pairings in this Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Arugula and Pomegranate, it’s time to explore its complementary tastes – sweet and juicy pears and sharp Gorgonzola cheese, peppery arugula and tart pomegranate arils, crunchy walnuts and delicate fava beans. Try […]
Minty Tomato Salad
This Minty Tomato salad is my signature salad and I truly hope you enjoy it! Have you ever tired of the same ol’ – same ol’ greens? Have you ever eaten a salad and been surprised by the taste sensation of a fresh herb? Mint and basil (did you know […]
Bulgur Salad with Grapefruit & Cherries
I discovered bulgur several years ago and instantly fell in love with this grain. In no time it became my go-to ingredient for many ‘Mediterranean’- style salads. This Bulgur Salad with Grapefruit & Cherries features pink grapefruit, tart dried cherries, sugar snap peas, raw almonds and cilantro. It can be […]
Spinach Blueberries Salad with Tomatoes & Cucumbers
This simple, healthy, refreshing, and artistic Spinach Blueberries Salad is the perfect addition to any protein-based entrée. In fact, it always has a wow-effect on our guests/friends when the salad is presented. A combination of super-foods like spinach, blueberries, almonds and tomatoes with the abundant brightness and natural flavors make this […]
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Passion Fruit
This watermelon salad is one of the most refreshing salads for Summer that I have ever experienced. The inspiration for this salad came from the delectable menus served during a “trip-of-a-lifetime” excursion to an eco-resort in Costa Rica. Perhaps I will tell you more about that in another post. But […]
Kale Salad with Peach and Cherries
A wonderfully delicious, natural, non-processed and healthy Kale Salad with Peach and Cherries salad suitable for any diet. Simplicity is a key word when describing this salad. Its melange of garden colours and textures present beautifully and your family and guests are sure to devour it with abandon. This Kale […]