Did you ever think to add watermelon to a summer salad? It's amazingly tasty and refreshing because it also contains mint. Serve it for a pool party, picnic, or potluck, or just enjoy it for yourself. Every ingredient is healthy and you'll want to come back for more. Enjoy this recipe! What makes this salad so Mediterranean in nature is that it combines sweet watermelon … [Read more...]
Asparagus and Artichoke Heart Salad
The coming of Spring means fresh asparagus is in season and bunches of the herbaceous stalks will start showing up in stores and farmer's markets. The Asparagus and Artichoke Heart Salad featured below is a delightful way to celebrate the season. Enjoy this recipe! This salad recipe is dressed in walnut oil and sweetened with fresh orange juice. Freshness is important … [Read more...]
Chinese Coleslaw with Bok Choy
Chinese cuisine can be exotic but it is also colorful and nutritious. The Chinese Coleslaw recipe below is made with Bok Choy and mixed with carrots, cucumbers, red pepper, and crunchy water chestnuts. The homemade dressing is light and low in fat with a sprinkling of fresh ginger and crushed red pepper. Enjoy this recipe! Bok Choy is a staple in Asian cooking and is … [Read more...]
Spanish Tapas Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
This recipe for Spanish Tapas Salad was inspired by a 3-week trip to Spain I took a while back. We started in Barcelona and then took trains to Valencia, Granada, Torremolinos, Seville, and Madrid. It was magical and it is still one of my very favorite countries for its history, rich culture, and laid-back atmosphere. There are tapas bars and tavernas everywhere where they … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
I brought a colorful Halloween Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing to an October potluck. To spook up the spinach leaves, I added orange and gold bell peppers, red onions, radishes, and pumpkin seeds and displayed the salad in an orange bowl. Enjoy this recipe. Have you ever tried pumpkin seed oil? Pumpkin seed oil has many benefits and … [Read more...]
