Salads

Salads, Sauces

Strawberry Vinaigrette

This Strawberry Vinaigrette is very easy to make at home in 5 min or less. One of my all time favourites and better than store-bought. We use it on many different salads or as a dipping sauce. It’s the perfect vinaigrette for a light meal or side salad. And it’s an […]

Mains, Salads, snack

Crunchy Asian Salad

Summer is on the way and light, fresh foods are my inspiration these days. I crave the lighter fare with the changing season. This Asian Salad is fresh, bright, crunchy and flavourful. A rainbow on your table. The crisp vegetables with a drizzle of peanut dressing is perfect as a […]

Appetizers, Salads

Tomato Salad

Fresh Tomato Salad is a beautifully delicious dish. I picked these perfectly ripe tomatoes and herbs from my garden and just had to combine them. Lusciously sweet and slightly tangy, your can’t replicate the taste of homegrown! The first time I ate a sweet and tangy tomato salad was at […]

Mains, Salads

Fresca Roasted Corn Salad

Nothing says summer like roasted corn on the cob! Fresca Roasted Corn Salsa recipe is so easy and quick to prepare and is bursting with fresh, bright flavors and juicy textures!

Mains, Salads

Sweet Cherry Salsa

I always love cherry season, heading out to the orchards and picking ripe, juicy cherries for Cherry Salsa. I use them in a variety of ways. One of them is to make a sweet and savoury cherry salsa. I combine the sweet cherries with lemon juice, chopped onion and fresh […]

Appetizers, Salads

Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction Drizzle

Bruschetta is a very elegant and perfect appetizer or side to serve on a hot summer day when tomatoes are at their ripest and juiciest. I love this dish so much, that I actually make and eat this all year round. Slather the crispy baguette with a juicy tomato, onion, […]

Mains, Salads

Chard and White Bean Salad

Chard and White Bean Salad Some say eating greens is an acquired taste but I love my greens and can eat them every day of the week. I especially enjoy Swiss chard. It is a nutritional powerhouse — an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as […]

Mains, Salads

Black Bean Tacos with Cashew Crema

I love Taco Tuesdays. This is my version of Black Bean Tacos. They assemble in minutes and pack intense flavour and taste. Served with my Cashew Crema. This is an easy, delicious and healthy knockout meal. I used store-bought corn tortillas which made this dinner assemble in less than 30 […]

Salads

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Beautiful ripe red tomatoes roasted with fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. These little bits of deliciousness can be used with any dish. I make a big batch every week and store them in the fridge for use throughout the […]

Salads

Sautéed Kale & Chickpea Salad

Sautéed Kale & Chickpea Salad Very delicious and super healthy kale with protein packed chickpeas in a lemony dressing make this a wonderful dish. This is a delicious Chickpea Kale Salad oil-free recipe that can serve as a main dish or a side dish. If you’re looking for a healthy […]

Salads, Vegetable

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad Servings Ingredients 4 Cups Shredded brussels sprouts1 Large Carrot shredded2 Medium Sweet Potatoes1 Package Firm tofu with the water squeezed out2 Scallions1 Cup Walnuts Optional4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice2 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar2 Teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup1 1/2 Teaspoon Himalayan salt (or pink salt)1/2 […]

Salads

Farm Fresh Vegetables and Arugula Salad

One of my favorite things on a Saturday morning is going to the farmer’s market and purchasing fresh in-season ingredients to use in this family favorite salad served with a fresh dressing. Farm Fresh Vegetables and Arugula Salad Servings Ingredients 1 red onion chopped1 bell pepper chopped (red, yellow or […]