Salad

Strawberry-Almond Salad with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 medium shallots, chopped 6 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 8 cups mixed baby greens 4 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted ½ cup red onion, sliced 2 cups strawberries sliced Directions: Process first 6 ingredients in [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: ½ head romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup Pinto, Black, or Kidney Beans 1 ear corn, cooked and corn cut off cob 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 4 small radishes, thinly sliced Dressing: 1/2 avocado, ripe 3/4 cup cilantro, packed 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 2 scallions, chopped 1 garlic clove, quartered 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon Agave 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: To make the dressing, puree [...]

January 27th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Pepper Steak Salad with Mango, Avocado and Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut ¾-inch thick 8 cups mixed salad greens 1 mango, cut into ¼-inch slices 1 small avocado, cut lengthwise into 8 slices Salt to taste 1 shallot, very thinly sliced and separated into rings Jalapeno Vinaigrette 2 jalapeno peppers 2 Tablespoons [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)
beet

Roasted Beet Salad

Intermediate, Recipes, Sides

  Ingredients: 1 pound beets, red (about 2 medium) 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 medium tangerines, peeled, divided into segments, pits removed ¼ cup red onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place [...]

January 12th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Romaine, Radish & Cucumber Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients: For tahini dressing 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste) 1/4 cup water 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos 1 Tablespoon honey 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne For salad 1/2 pound romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups) 1 bunch radishes (1/2 pound), [...]

January 12th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Basil Citrus Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 2 medium oranges 1 small grapefruit 6 cups mixed baby greens 6 Tablespoons onion, red, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, julienned 4 walnut halves, toasted ½ teaspoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon vinegar, raspberry 4 Tablespoons basil leaves, shredded 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Using a serrated knife, remove peel [...]

January 11th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Italian Salad

Easy, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces 1 head butter lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces 10 large black olives, sliced 8 pepperoncini, slices 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup shredded almond cheese (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Red Wine Vinaigrette: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons lemon juice [...]

January 6th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Egged Spinach Salad (Snack size)

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach 2 Tablespoons sliced raw almonds ½ cucumber, peeled and sliced 1 tomato, diced 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced Dressing: 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon agave nectar ¼ teaspoon dry mustard Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Combine all vegetables into salad bowl. [...]

December 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Apple Fennel Salad

Easy, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh Spinach or Arugula ½ Small Fennel Head 1 Medium Granny Smith Apple ½ Small Red Onion Vinaigrette: ¼ cup 100% Apple juice 3 Tablespoons Walnut oil 2 Tablespoons Apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Agave nectar Directions: Combine vinaigrette in a small jar and shake well to combine Peel and cube the [...]

December 30th, 2011 | Comments (0)

Chicken Quinoa Salad with Garlic Shallot Dressing

Easy, Entrees, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast 2 cup cooked quinoa 8 cups spinach 4 medium tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, diced 2 avocado, diced 4 shallots, thinly sliced 2 garlic clove, minced Juice of 2 lemons ¼ cup olive oil Salt, pepper, oregano leaves, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to taste. Directions: Place chicken breast [...]

November 18th, 2011 | Comments (0)

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