Updated August 5th, 2017 Fresh salads are perfect on a hot sunny day. They are light and refreshing and you can make them so that they are a no-fuss complete meal in one bowl. All you need is a combination of some type of wholegrain, legume or bean, nuts or seeds and lots of veggies over mixed greens and you can dress up any table! For me, it brings me back to my ... Read More »
Archives for May 2015
Barley Salad with Pear Walnut & Feta
This is a classic Mediterannean light lunch that I love to serve over mixed greens. The combination of pear and walnuts with the naturally sweet nutty flavor of barley is superb! The little sprinkle of feta gives it a nice touch, but if you would like to keep it vegan, you can leave it out and it's still delightful! 5.0 from 1 reviews Barley Salad with Pear, ... Read More »
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This is a wonderful Mediterranean whole wheat couscous salad filled with artichoke hearts, bell peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh basil, and topped with roasted sunflower seeds! It is perfect on a hot summer day, both because it is so refreshingly delicious but also because it requires no cooking at all! The couscous is raw and just absorbs all the wonderful flavors of the ... Read More »
Very Berry!
Oh how I love berries! There are so many varieties of this sweet little juicy fruit--strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries to name a few--and they are so popular! That's a good thing, because they are so good for you! Fruit in general is an important staple of a healthy diet and nutrient-rich berries in particular just make it so easy ... Read More »