Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad This Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad is quick and easy to toss together and a great side dish for anything on the grill. I think watermelon is a lot like corn in the sense that it is truly best eaten as is; directly off the rind or the cob. There…
Mexican Street Corn Salad This Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect way to use up all of that fresh summer corn; with smoky, spicy and tangy flavours this salad will keep you coming back for more. I love corn, like really looovvvvve it. Corn is hands-down my favourite summer vegetable, so much so that…
French Lentil & Beet Salad This French Lentil & Beet Salad is an incredibly versatile dish that can be served as a main course for lunch or a simple side dish for a party or backyard BBQ. Lentils are one of those ingredients that seem completely overwhelming to use but are in fact incredibly versatile…
Sesame Chicken Mason Jar Salad Although there are endless combinations to mason jar salads, this Sesame Chicken Mason Jar Salad is sweet and salty and a really convenient lunchtime meal. Mason jar salad are a great tool to add to your meal prep repertoire as they are incredibly easy to prepare and they stay fresh…
Roasted Rhubarb Salad Although typically known for desserts, rhubarb works incredibly well in sweet and savoury dishes, and this Roasted Rhubarb Salad with goat cheese and walnuts shows us just that. I’m going to be honest, the flavour in this salad totally took me my surprise and I am obsessed with it! Rhubarb is one of…
Kale Caesar Salad This quick and easy homemade kale Caesar salad has a perfectly tangy and creamy dressing and makes lots of leftovers for meals to come. I’ve really been getting into my Instagram stories lately. Most of the time I’m just lip syncing to 90s music and sharing pictures of my meals, but based on…
Simple Greek Salad This Simple Greek Salad is quick and easy to get on the table, and is always a crowd-pleasing favorite! It’s a fresh, fragrant and colorful option that pairs well with grilled meats or on its own for a simple lunch or dinner. Greek food is one of my favorite things to eat…
Mango and Cucumber Salad With its light and tropical flavour, this Mango and Cucumber Salad is a great addition to any summer BBQ. Although often done as a salsa, I think the combination of mango and cucumber makes a great summer salad. A few weeks ago I saw a Mango and Cucumber Salad in a…
Asparagus & Radish Spring Salad Nothing says spring like a big, fresh green salad, especially when it is filled with seasonal vegetables like this Asparagus & Radish Spring Salad. I used to think salads were boring, and truth be told they can be. There are only so many bowls of spinach, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers…
Chopped Chicken Salad There is no denying that salads can get boring after a while, but thankfully there are lots of different ways to mix things up. Chopped salads are actually just like regular salads, but their presentation, colours and dressing combinations are a simple way to add some variety to your lunch, much like…
Salmon Salad Nicoise Salad Niçoise is absolutely one of my favourite salads. If I am out for lunch and it is on the menu, you can bet I will be ordering it. The reason that I love this salad so much is not only because it is filled with flavours and textures, but it is…
In case you couldn’t tell, I am currently addicted to the BBQ. I’m basically grilling anything I can get my hands on – enter this grilled romaine salad. I know it might seem a little “fancy”, but I can assure you it’s actually quite basic. Romaine lettuce has taken the back burner lately with the popularity of spinach and kale, but it is not to be forgotten! Romaine lettuce not only adds some great texture, but is a rich source of vitamin A and K. So why not give it a little grill at your next B […]
Bottled salad dressings are easily found in grocery stores, but unfortunately healthy options are few and far between. With refined oils, added sugars, and way too many additives, these dressings are less than ideal choices. Fortunately, homemade dressings are so easy to make, so here are 3 essential recipes to include in your cooking repertoire. Simple Balsamic Dressing6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar1 pinch sea salt1 pinch bl […]
