Vegetable Salads

This simple warm mushroom spinach salad is a great salad recipe for anyone who loves spinach and mushrooms. This is a hearty salad that is served warm with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon and a flavourful red wine, balsamic vinegar dressing — which is also served warm! Best type of spinach leaves This is the perfect type of recipe if you are looking for new ways to serve more...

This fresh fava bean salad is simple, basic and full of fresh flavors. Buttery, nutty fava beans are tossed with green onions, fennel, radishes, young arugula leaves and served with grated parmesan and a simple lemony dressing. Fava beans — a summertime favorite Every time I see fava beans at the market I question whether they are worth the effort of the shelling, blanching and shelling again. And the answer is...

This cucumber salad with feta and chickpeas is so simple, refreshing and full of flavor. It’s loaded with chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, avocado, freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro and a couple of my favourite spices to add a little extra flavor…..this salad is so easy to make and makes a terrific light lunch salad or side dish with anything you’re grilling! Or simply grab a baguette and...

This crunchy ramen noodle salad recipe is quick and easy to make, tossed with a simple Asian-style vinaigrette, and perfect for picnics and BBQs, or to serve with dinner any day of the week. Crunchy ramen noodle salad — an American favourite A ramen noodle salad may sound a little unfamiliar, however it’s actually quite a popular summer BBQ salad where I come from. You won’t find it on any restaurant...

This grilled steak panzanella salad recipe embodies the flavors of summer! It’s made with marinated grilled steak which is served over a salad made with juicy tomatoes and grilled ciabatta and zucchini. And then tossed with fresh spinach leaves and basil in a simple Dijon vinaigrette dressing. What is a panzanella salad? Essentially, a panzanella salad consists of stale bread (in this case grilled ciabatta), fresh tomatoes, basil and oil and...

Roasted Cauliflower and chickpeas makes for a delicious side dish or even light lunch. The cauliflower is roasted with cumin as well as nigella and sesame seeds, plus a drizzle of maple syrup, but that’s not it! There are roasted chickpeas tossed in cayenne and smoked paprika, which in the end are served together topped with fresh herbs, pine nuts and a tahini-lemon dressing. Plant-based, delicious goodness. You could of...

My favorite ever winter pasta salad is loaded up with vegetables, roasted to perfection. First there is roasted Tuscan kale — yes roasted! With slightly crispy edges and tender leaves. And then there are roasted sweet potato, good ole spuds, and parsnip — PLUS oven roasted chickpeas! All of which are tossed with spiral noodles and a to-die-for herb-buttermilk dressing. Yeeees! Why pasta salads can be considered healthy If your pasta...

Red cabbage mango salad. It doesn’t get easier than this. Red cabbage, mango, lime zest and juice, fresh cilantro — plus a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt. That’s it. This simple tropical upgrade transforms modest winter cabbage into a flavorful side dish salad.  Inspired by Anna's salad recipe with Shichimi Togarashi This beautiful creation is from my dear friend Anna. It was her addition (among other delicious creations)...

If you love caesar salad, then you are bound to love this Brussels sprouts salad recipe. It’s not a classic raw Brussels sprouts salad by any means and it doesn’t have a traditional caesar salad dressing. But one thing is for sure, it’s definitely tasty! A flavor packed Brussels sprouts salad First of all there are smoky paprika roasted sweet potatoes, and lightly roasted chickpeas which are added warm to the...

This vibrant red cabbage slaw with pears and cranberries is packed with all kinds of flavor. Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed together with beetroot, parsnip (yes!), pear, red onion, parsley, dried cranberries and toasted sunflower seeds with a light Dijon dressing. It’s a quick and easy side dish to prepare and is a great way to add a burst of color and fresh flavor to your meals. Can parsnips be...

This fall salad is the new salad of my dreams. First of all it’s made with my favourite type of kale — Tuscan lacinato kale which is tossed in a rich and creamy sunflower butter dressing. A dressing that resembles a caesar salad dressing in many ways. Then comes a mix of lightly spicy parmesan roasted potatoes and parsnips, as well as a little more crunch and flavor from...

This Hokkaido pumpkin and Tuscan kale salad is a delicious combination of textures and flavours — sweet, tart, crunchy and creamy. Pumpkin and kale in a lemony sumac dressing and tossed with honey-toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds as well as crumbled goat cheese. For a splash of color and even more flavor, there are also late summer red currants or sweet-tart pomegranate seeds. This dish makes a healthy side...

This fresh and flavourful asian coleslaw is the perfect salad to complement any summer BBQ. Its perfect served alongside salmon, as a topping for burgers or even added to a poke bowl. It’s a bright and colourful as it is tasty. Fresh shredded vegetables are tossed in one of my favourite asian style dressings — this one made with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger and...

A simple asian-style broccoli salad tossed in a miso-infused dressing with crunchy toasted almonds. Simple Japanese ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar and shiro miso paste add depth of flavor to an otherwise simple side dish. One that is pleasantly nutty, savory and lightly sweet in flavor. Asian-Style Broccoli Salad with Miso Dressing Miso is one of those things I am trying to re-introduce into my cooking routine and in more...

Broccoli Tabbouleh. Say what? Yes, in this variation, the classic Middle Eastern salad has been upgraded with oh-so nourishing broccoli. And it’s delicious. Some aspects are the same, like herbs, lemon and bulgur. But in this modern take, tomatoes are replaced by pomegranate seeds, and toasted nuts and seeds added for an umami boost. Did you know that tree nuts like walnuts and almonds are a great way to...

Beet and carrot salad is one of my favorites. It’s a raw salad made with shredded beets and carrots. I guess you could also call it a coleslaw. But instead of a creamy dressing it is made with an irresistible dressing made from red wine vinegar, Dijon, and olive oil. Perfect in all its simplicity. There’s also a little garlic, fresh parsley for extra depth of flavor. And a...

Loaded with color, texture and crunch. That's this candy cane beet and carrot slaw is. It is beautifully colored, bright-tasting and nutritious. Yes, there is so much good stuff going on with this salad. The carrots and chioggia beets are finely julienned (cut into matchsticks), then tossed with a splash of my favorite red wine vinegar and my very best olive oil, then right before I serve it I...

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 chili flakes. All of which are served with a squeeze...

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 is packed with flavour. Roasted Sweet Potato and Pear Salad --...

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 a strange mix, but it is truly delicious! Plus, it...