This sweet and sour fruit salad is a refreshing lunch any time of the year, but it’s especially good in summer when temperatures heat up and fruit is fresh and perfect. The great thing is that it’s not only healthy and low in fat and calories, it’s also totally easy to customise with whatever fruit …
Roasted vegetables are a simple and healthy addition to just about any meal. Today, I’m pairing them with couscous in a hearty salad that can be a meal on its own. The mixture of flavors and textures makes for a vibrant dish that can be the centerpiece of a healthy meal or filling side dish. …
I want to say upfront that there’s a distinction between macaroni salad and pasta salad. Macaroni salad doesn’t really have many vegetables. It may have some peas or carrots, but that’s usually about it for veggies. Pasta salad tends to look more like a regular salad, with some pasta thrown in. This is a great …
I love putting croutons on salads, in soups, and on pasta. They add a wonderful crunch that changes up the texture, and you can make them yourself from stale bread. Don’t toss out that bread just because it’s a little bit stale and hard. Instead, I’ll show you how to make homemade croutons from it. …
Chickpea salad is an excellent alternative to meat salads, where you want to keep the meal vegan, or at least vegetarian, but you want plenty of protein. The struggle for many vegans is trying to get adequate protein while finding dishes they can enjoy. I think once you learn how to make chickpea salad, you’ll …
I love pizza as much as the next person, but I know how unhealthy it can be. Even homemade pizza can be oily and loaded with carbs, so I feel like I need to balance it out with something healthy. Instead of loading up the dinner table with buffalo wings, fries, or cheese sticks to …
Smoked chicken salad is one of the tastiest and easiest to make recipes there is. You can make it in a variety of ways or add your own touch while choosing ingredients. You can enjoy it in a bowl or in a sandwich. You can also eat it alone or with a plate of delicious …
Caprese salad, known as insalata caprese in Italian, is a fresh tomato salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and other ingredients. There are tons of variations of this delicious dish, but I prefer to keep mine light and simple. Some recipes add ingredients like balsamic vinegar, but I feel this tends to overpower the fresh …
I cannot stand a soggy salad; when the vegetables are limp and wet I immediately lose my appetite no matter how tempting the ingredients are. That’s why salad spinners are a must in my kitchen. Over the years I’ve had quite a few – some good and some not so good. If you’re new to …
Discover the most popular salads in America with my round up of delicious salad inspiration. America boasts a range of diverse cuisines, influenced by people of different backgrounds and cultures. Most Popular Salads in America Salads are among the foods that come in hundreds of varieties. They are highly accepted owing to their nutritious value …
Hello all! I hope you’re all getting as excited about Autumn as I am. If not, hopefully my Autumn coleslaw will help you on your way. The start of Autumn is probably my favourite time of year. We still have the remnants of the warmer weather, but the leaves on the trees are starting to …
In the face of many lifestyle diseases, eating healthy meals is the way out. But this does not mean you overlook delicious dishes. There are many scrumptious foods out there that nutritionists recommend due to their nutrient value to the body. Such foods are essential and bolster your health and general well-being. A soup and …
Summer is just around the corner. As the sun is creeping into my kitchen window I’m starting to think about all the fantastic summer produce that’s about to come into season. Farmer’s markets are a perfect way to find out what ingredients are customary at this time of year. Every time I find myself wandering …
Prepared properly and made as fresh as possible, even the most carnivorous of meat-lovers amongst us loves a good salad. Whether it’s a sizeable helping for dinner, or a smaller serving enjoyed as a side, it’s the crunchy salad toppings that make the dish. Crunchy salad toppings in particular, add a whole new dimension to …