Sesame Chicken Mason Jar Salad Made with shredded chicken and fragrant sesame dressing, this sesame chicken mason jar salad is a delicious and nutritious meal prep idea! Mason jar salads are a great tool to add to your meal prep repertoire as they are incredibly easy to prepare and they stay fresh in the fridge…
Cucumber and Radish Salad This simple cucumber and radish salad with dill dressing is filled with the fresh flavours of summer in every bite. In need of a fresh and simple summer side dish? Look no further than this cucumber radish salad! With thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes covered in a fragrant olive oil and…
Roasted Rhubarb Salad Tart, sweet and sticky, this rhubarb salad is a delicious summer side dish! 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…
Kale Caesar Salad A quick, easy and healthy kale Caesar salad recipe! If you love Caesar salad, you’re going to love this recipe! Made with crunchy kale, crispy bacon, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, this kale Caesar salad recipe is the delicious and nutritious at the same time. Whip it up as a main…
Simple Greek Salad This simple Greek salad is a fresh, fragrant and colourful salad that pairs well with grilled meats or on its own for a simple lunch or dinner. Greek food is one of my favourite things to eat out, and although I have yet to visit Greece, it is certainly on my travel…
Mango Cucumber Salad With its light and tropical flavour, this mango 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 cucumber salad in a magazine while I…
Asparagus Radish Salad Nothing says spring side dish like this light and fresh asparagus radish salad! Nothing says spring like a big, fresh green salad, especially when it is filled with seasonal vegetables like this asparagus and radish spring salad. I used to think salads were boring, and truth be told they can be. There…
Chopped Chicken Salad A diner classic, this chopped chicken salad recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch! 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…
Salmon Nicoise Salad This salmon Nicoise salad is a fun twist on a classic French salad. Salad Nicoise 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…
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 […]
This tangy and simple dressing is the perfect compliment to the sweetness of carrots. A nice make-ahead salad, perfect for a summer BBQ or weekday lunches. Spiced Carrot SaladPaleo, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, VeganServe 4-6Ingredients:6 large carrots, grated1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup fresh parsley or coriander, chopped1/4 olive oil1 lemon, juiced1 tbsp. dijon2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp. cumin […]
The term ‘power bowl’ (or macro bowl) simply refers to a mixture of fresh and highly nutritious ingredients that are combined into a bowl for make a hearty and filling meal. Typically you will find a grain, a root vegetable, leafy greens, fresh veggies and some nuts or seeds. The nice thing about making a power bowl is that you are able to use up any odds any dinner leftovers for tomorrow lunch it is really the dressing that makes it all come together. […]
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing A crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty Thai salad with peanut dressing! Thai salad with peanut dressing is a really fun Asian twist on a traditional coleslaw; loaded with flavour and colours it adds a little spice to any summer BBQ. To be honest, I didn’t know what to…
Summer time calls for fresh vegetables and refreshing salads, however sometimes leafy greens get a little boring. Coleslaw is always a popular summer BBQ staple, however unfortunately all that added mayonnaise dressing is not the best option for your waistline. This broccoli salad provides a nice big crunch while providing a daily dose of greens and satisfies that creamy craving. This recipe can be eaten right away or prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge all […]
