Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad
It’s now officially summer. Hooray! And nothing says summer quite like watermelon. Even better if it’s paired with fresh mint and feta cheese. Watermelon sounds especially refreshing, since it’s extremely hot here – and just about everywhere else right now! I’m not sure what it is about these three distinct flavors, but they just seem … Read more
Radish & Gorgonzola Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Dressing
Avocado is my all-time favorite food. I could probably eat at least three a day, but alas, I must restrain myself. I found a recipe for avocado buttermilk dressing in Real Simple a few weeks ago, and thought I’d give it a try with this healthy, tasty springtime salad of radishes, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese. … Read more
Tomato & Cucumber Panzanella
Panzanella: it all starts with a loaf of bread. Could be French bread, or a nice baguette. I used a very yummy-looking (and tasting) fresh loaf of whole grain bread. Panzanella originates in Florence, and traditionally is made of stale bread that is soaked. This a delicious way to use up leftover bread loaves from … Read more
White Bean Salad
Sometimes I just want something fresh. Something raw, uncooked, filled with tons of veggies, and really, really good for you. Yeah, something like that. The other day was one such occasion, and I just had to make a refreshing salad to go along with some leftover chicken we were having for dinner. This salad kicks … Read more
Chopped Greek Salad
Can you tell I’ve been on a bit of a salad kick lately? I think it’s because it’s always warm here and warm weather makes me want summertime food. I think this salad would be great any time of year though. It’s an easy twist on what you might think of as a traditional Greek … Read more
Israeli Couscous Salad
I think that if couscous and pasta ever had a love child, it would look like Israeli couscous, which isn’t really a couscous at all but is really a pasta in the shape of large couscous. Are you confused yet? Hopefully not. Anyways, I love making this Israeli couscous salad. It’s a great side dish, … Read more
Pear and Crispy Kale Salad
I recently subscribed – thanks to a stupendous Living Social deal! – to a farm club that delivers weekly bundles of organic fruit and vegetable goodness. In addition to lots of yummy potatoes, onions, apples, oranges, grapefruit, and lettuce, this week’s delivery included a scrumptious looking bunch of kale and a few juicy pears. So … Read more
Pomegranate Winter Salad
This might be one of my all time favorite salads. It’s healthy, delicious, and relatively easy to make. Because I’ve added pomegranate seeds, it does require a little extra legwork; however, you can always buy prepared pomegranate seeds (Whole Foods sells them when in season), or you can substitute dried cranberries, walnuts, or another favorite … Read more
