Archive for Salad Recipes

Crunchy tuna salad

Crunchy Tuna Salad


 February 15, 2010  

Crunchy tuna salad can be the ticket to a fast and delicious meal with only 4 ingredients needed.

Quinoa-roni with brussel sprout slivers

Quinoa-roni with Brussel Sprouts Recipe


 December 28, 2009  2 Comments

This is a healthier spin-off of the traditional Rice-a-Roni. I used orzo for the pasta, quinoa instead of rice, and you’ll be surprised how good it really is, and good for you!

Broccoli crunch salad

Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe


 November 18, 2009  

This salad happens to be one of my favorites, and it packs a flavorful yet nutritious punch. I also like to add cauliflower to this salad combo, it just adds to the crunch factor.

I found some Brown Turkish figs at the market the other day, sweet and delicious.

Fig and Gorgonzola Citrus Salad Recipe


 July 26, 2009  3 Comments

A co-worker recently brought in a heaping bag full of figs from her neighbor’s tree. I made a delightful fig salad with gorgonzola and a leafy green mixture.

Toasted Almond Green Bean Recipe


 July 15, 2009  

I just came back from the 17th Street Farmer’s Market with a bundle of fresh long green beans. I like my green veggies to have a crisp snap to them, so I lightly sauteed these green beans for about 2-3 minutes.

chicken-tarragon-salad

Chicken Tarragon Salad Recipe


 July 6, 2009  

Fresh tarragon, chives, and thyme make up this great summer-time salad. Great on a bed of fresh leafy greens, sandwich, in a wrap, or just by itself.

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Citrus Basil Lentil Salad Recipe


 June 22, 2009  1 Comment

Quick and healthy lentil salad recipe made with lentils, lemons, basil, and a citrus vinaigrette. I love lentils. They’re good all year round.

Toasted sesame edamame salad

Toasted Sesame Edamame Salad Recipe


 April 15, 2009  2 Comments

This recipe is simple, light, and unrefined. I followed the recipe exactly from the original, and just spiked it with a little crunch, in the form of freshly toasted sesame, slivered almonds, and freshly shredded cabbage.

Citrus-mint melon popsicle

Citrus-mint Melon Salad Recipe


 April 7, 2009  6 Comments

Fruit salads are the epitome of Spring and Summer, so I thought it would be great to share one with you. This fruit salad is completely versatile, you can even go as far as mixing different melons, such as cantaloupe or watermelon.

Cherry Walnut Jubilee Salad Recipe


 February 24, 2009  

Salad recipe using cherries and walnuts. I love putting fruit in my salads, they add texture and bring out the different flavors in the salad. My favorite fruits for salads are strawberries, apples, pears, oranges, grapes, and now cherries!