Description Oranges and blood oranges are combined with olives and a simple Mediterranean olive oil and lemon dressing for a perfect appetizer that checks the clean eating box. Ingredients 4 oranges 3 blood oranges 1 small onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 10 … Read more
Description This is perfect for summer. You can even buy cooked chicken if it’s too hot to cook your own. This makes two large dinner portions. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon … Read more
Description This salad has everything in the filling of a muffaletta sandwich but in pasta salad form! It is a great salad to take on a picnic and it has a nice variation of tastes on the tongue in each bite! It is one of our summer picnic staples! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package rotini … Read more
Description I’ve used this recipe for many years varying the fruits that I include. I often add apples, bananas, and/or blueberries. Though there are specific measurements in the recipe, there is no need to carefully measure each ingredient – just approximate the quantities of your favorite fruits to have a beautiful and delicious salad. I … Read more
Description A seriously amazing and fresh salad; the epitome of healthy and nutrition-packed. I served this over fresh baby kale with balsamic dressing on the side for those that want a more robust flavor. This is amazing with the addition of garlic! Serve cold or at room temperature. Ingredients 1 cup water ½ cup quinoa … Read more
Description This pasta salad with beans is colorful, healthy and tasty. You can try using green olives in this salad, if you like. Ingredients 1 pound penne pasta 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 green onions, chopped ½ (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in water … Read more
Description This salad goes great with barbeque and, of course, New Year’s Day. Ingredients 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas 1 large tomato, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped ½ red onion, diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons … Read more
Description The warm bacon dressing makes this Brussels sprouts and spinach salad very tasty. You’ll be surprised how eager your family will become to eat their veggies! Ingredients 8 slices bacon 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seed 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon white … Read more
Description This is a highly seasoned salad that is a nice change from the typical ‘taco’ version. Even my kids and their friends love it! Ingredients ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 4 cups … Read more
Description I had this salad at a once popular New-American restaurant in Jersey City, but it’s no longer in business. The restaurant used a house-made Romesco dressing, but I made my own roasted red bell pepper dressing that also complements the peppery rocket leaves, also known as baby arugula. It makes a great appetizer or … Read more