Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta
If you are looking for ways to give vegetables a boost of flavour then Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta is the way to go! A combination of sweet potato, red onions and carrots are roasted with a mix of middle eastern spices — called za’atar. Same goes for the chickpeas, but with a pinch of...
Roasted Sweet Potato and Pear Salad with Bulgur
This roasted sweet potato and pear salad with bulgur has eastern mediterranean influences. Sweet potato, pear and red onion are spiced with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and roasted to perfection, then served over bulgur with a tangy white balsamic dressing. Topped with pomegranate arils and fresh herbs, this makes a terrific side dish that is simple to make and...
Celery Salad with Apple and Fennel
Celery salad with apple and fennel, is a light and refreshing salad which I absolutely love! It’s made with crisp celery ribs, sweet-tart apple, fennel, red onion, fresh parsley, grated parmesan and toasted walnuts. All of which are in perfect harmony with the light dressing made with whole grain mustard and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It may sound like...
Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini Dressing
Winter is all about kale for me. And here’s a new favourite winter salad. Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes tossed in a tahini dressing. The sweet potatoes are oven roasted to get that terrific caramelized flavour that is terrific with massaged kale leaves (which is exactly what makes them tender enough to be enjoyed raw in a salad). But...
Ginger-Chili Oven Roasted Pumpkin and Bulgur Salad
Yes to oven roasted pumpkin! That's right, it’s the time of year again. Pumpkin recipes are on the rise! And this one, I have to say is pretty special. First there is oven roasted pumpkin specially prepared with ginger, garlic, fresh chilies, coriander and a little honey (or maple syrup for vegans!). All tossed together with Hokkaido pumpkin (my...
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort – what a delicious combo!! Toasted walnuts and blue cheese are a classic combo, but add naturally sweet Medjool dates marinated with white balsamic vinegar and a little sweet red onion and you have a dream team that elevate blanched green beans to a new and spectacular level. This may just...
Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs
Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Well this rice salad is a little different. It has what I can only say “an Asian touch”. There’s cilantro and mint, plus fresh chilis, and the dressing is made – not just with olive oil – but also lemon, roasted sesame oil and soy sauce. Might sound...
Mediterranean Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers
This Mediterranean Bean Salad with chickpeas and white beans is packed with fresh tasting flavours – thanks to market fresh vegetables and herbs, plus a few Mediterranean pantry staples like roasted peppers, olives and capers. All tossed together in a zingy za'atar dressing. It’s the perfect side salad that will get you through the picnic and barbecue season! It...
Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Cherry Tomatoes
This pesto pasta salad recipe is full of fresh summer flavours! First there’s homemade pesto (so easy to make!). Then there are super sweet and juicy summer tomatoes. I like a mix of heirloom cherry tomatoes. Plus peas. Yes, peas, they are great in pasta salads. And if you can get them fresh, definitely do so! And what’s a...
Chimichurri Potato Salad with Green Beans
This flavour-packed chimichurri potato salad is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that is easy to prepare. It’s packed fresh herbs and garlic, plus green beans! My favourite combo with potatoes. It’s the perfect healthy and easy to prepare side dish that’s ideal for anyone looking for a bold and flavourful potato...
Orzo Salad with Zucchini and Chickpeas
A simple orzo salad with fresh summer produce -- zucchini and tomatoes, tossed together with chickpeas, basil and parmesan cheese. Delicious and healthy!
What is Orzo?
Orzo, also known as risoni or kritharáki (in Greece), may resemble a grain of rice, but it’s actually a short, rice-shaped pasta. Just like standard pasta, most orzo is made with durum semolina wheat flour,...
Tomato Nectarine Salad with Chickpeas, Almonds & Herbs
Tomato Nectarine Salad, because juicy nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, roasted almonds, basil and mint definitely go together, right? Yes! They do. :) Fresh summer ingredients tossed together with a drizzle of your best olive oil and red wine vinegar make an incredibly simple and delicious summer salad. One that can be enjoyed on the hottest of days....
Tomato-Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Mint
This tomato-melon salad with crispy prosciutto and mint screams warm weather! Yes, this is the time of year for something fresh, summery, light and quick to prepare. This recipe utilizes simple ingredients, actually just 6 ingredients in all, and only about 15 minutes to prepare. That’s fast. It is made up of the fabulous combination of sweet cantaloupe with...
Warm Smoked Salmon Niçoise Salad
This salmon Niçoise salad is a little less than traditional, but like the original it is a fantastically tasty and a terrific summer salad. Okay, I did retain a detail or two. There are boiled potatoes and green beans. And instead of tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs, I decided to use green asparagus. And a final detail. My Niçoise salad...
Asparagus Salad with Mixed Beans, Lemon and Herbs
Asparagus salad – quick, simple and SUPER delicious. I absolutely love recipes like this...ones made of just a few fresh ingredients prepared in a simple manner. Yes, that's this! The stars here are: steamed green asparagus, fresh herbs (parley, dill and mint), sweet and crunchy red pepper and a mix of beans (chickpeas, white beans and kidney beans). All...
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint – a summer classic made with just a few ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes. It’s a simple salad made with cubed watermelon, cucumber, avocado, mint and crumbled feta. And because I love my greens, there’s a handful or peppery arugula. Healthy and delicious watermelon is such a wonderful...
Summer Salad with Strawberries, Tomatoes, Mint & Basil
Summer in a bowl is what this salad with strawberries, tomatoes, mint and basil is! This salad is loaded with fresh strawberries! And then there are sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mint, peppery arugula and toasted pine nuts. All of which is tossed together in a super tasty balsamic vinegar dressing. This combination is truly irresistible. And summer salads...
Zucchini Salad with Chickpeas, Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs
This simple and easy zucchini salad recipe takes less than 20 minutes to throw together. It’s packed with fresh Mediterranean inspired flavors: chickpeas, fresh herbs (basil and parsley), sweet red onion, parmesan, pine nuts and a light lemon dressing. You’ll love this healthy and flavorful salad. It’s perfect for a healthy and quick lunch or dinner, take to work...
Mediterranean Potato Salad with Sumac Dressing
If you’re looking for a simple and tasty--no-mayonnaise--best potato salad…here it is! This Mediterranean potato salad with sumac dressing is sure to please! New potatoes are tossed with lots of fresh parsley, kalamata olives, capers (my favorite part!) and red onion in a dressing made with one of my favorite spices – sumac. As a lighter potato salad, the...
Caesar Pasta Salat (vegan)
Caesar pasta salad....what a combo! Pasta and crispy salad together? Yeeeess! Lots of crisp romaine leaves and a little radicchio are tossed together in a tasty caesar dressing with pasta, in this case farfalle -- plus for a little texture, crunch and flavor a handful of toasted slivered almonds. So good. And a little secret, this version is vegan...
