Tag: salad
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Spinach and Feta Salad with Fresh Beetroot from The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook
If indulging in British delicacies from another era sounds good to you, then you’ll need to check out The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook, inspired by the popular Emmy Award-winning series. I recently received a review copy from the publisher and enjoyed looking through this classic recipe collection. There’s a wide range of sophisticated snacks, entrees,…
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Honey-Sweetened Cucumber Salad
If you are growing cucumbers in your garden this summer, this is a great side dish to use them in! I found a recipe at Our Best Bites that I modified a little…I used honey instead of sugar as a sweetener, used a little less salt, and used white wine vinegar instead of rice vinegar.…
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Tabouleh Salad from Quinoa Cuisine
I’ve heard that quinoa is very good for you, but didn’t realize it was a superfood until I reviewed Quinoa Cuisine, a new cookbook that features 150 creative quinoa recipes, from salads and soups to entrees and desserts. The introduction to the book gives you a good overview about quinoa, which is very helpful if…
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Lemon Pepper Garbanzo Salad
Since I’m a big fan of hummus, I’ve been interested in making more recipes using garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas). Like this Lemon Pepper Garbanzo Salad. I love all the healthy, colorful ingredients that this salad has in it!
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Chopped Salad to Go
Here’s a fast, easy, and healthy lunch idea my friend Ann told me about. She saw this recipe over at Kraft Foods. I thought it sounded good, too, so I tried it out and thought it was great! This easy salad is so much better than fast food and perfect when you’re in a time…
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Strawberry-Walnut Spinach Salad
This easy-to-make salad is tossed with a homemade honey-sweetened dressing that is so good! Although this is a spinach salad, you can substitute your favorite mixed salad greens for the spinach if you like. It’s a good and healthy way to enjoy fresh strawberries in the summertime!