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Zingy and full of flavour, tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad. There are loads of variations for a traditional tabbouleh recipe — but one things for sure — parsley and lemon are the star ingredients. With this Mediterranean favourite, you can expect a refreshing and light salad, that’s packed with healthy ingredients. From traditional to modern — tabbouleh recipes for every season As an over...

This quick and easy potato salad is the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Packed with fresh herbs and tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette, this potato salad recipe resembles the French classic — tangy, light and herb-infused flavors. There is no mayo, so it’s completely plant-based (yes, vegan!) and with simple additions like summer radishes and green onions it’s packed with fresh flavors. I toss in come capers since...

Summer is zucchini season and zucchini bread is a my favorite thing to bake when the gardens are overflowing with this summer vegetable. I think this zucchini bread is somewhat special since it’s made with mild, neutral-tasting coconut oil, pure Canadian maple syrup (refined sugar-free!) and a mix of whole grain and white spelt flour -- plus dark chocolate chunks from my favourite chocolate bar! And it’s moist and...

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...

This quinoa salad with za’atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike tabouleh), juicy tomatoes, red onion, arugula and pistachios. Everything is drizzled with dressing made with a mix of olive oil, lemon, a little chili, garlic and an amazing za’atar blend. Simple tastes of the Levant. Za’atar – the magical blend! Yes, I am crazy for ancient middle...

This herbed barley salad is bursting with fresh ingredients including dill, parsley mint, and sweet-tart pomegranate and is tossed in a zingy lemon dressing. Toasted almonds add crunch and crumbled feta adds a flavour impact with its salty, tangy, briny flavour. Together, so tasty! I have officially entered into a vicious and delicious cycle of grain salads. The last couple weeks have been all about pear barley salads, spelt salads,...