Who doesn't love Bruschetta on a soft summer evening? To me, it conjures up the end of a leisurely day at the beach in Southern France where I grew up! It's usually served over little toasted baguette slices as an appetizer. Here, basically all I do is add canned tuna, and serve it over mixed greens. It's superb, it's festive and it's no fuss! Whats not to ... Read More »
Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad
This is a great salad for a summer party-a complete meal in a bowl! It has tons of veggies and the tuna and feta blend deliciously with the whole wheat spiral pasta. Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad 1 package (12 oz whole wheat spiral pasta)1 cup cherry tomatoes (rinsed and halved)1 cup of cauliflower florets (rinsed)1 cup petite peas (frozen)1 green pepper ... Read More »
Confetti Orzo Pasta Salad
This exotic salad is always a hit! GORGEOUS vegan dish on a buffet table! It is delicious, bursting with color and very festive. The sweetness of the bell peppers, fresh lime and dried fruit blend beautifully together. This salad is best when refrigerated overnight so you can make it in advance, which is just perfect for a party dish! Who wants to fuss as you are getting ... Read More »
French Lentil & Sweet Potato Salad
This is a most unusual salad that is absolutely as delightful as it is nutritious. I love to use the French or Italian lentils in this salad because they hold their shape when cooked, which is perfect for a cold salad. The sweet potato is raw but you would never know it as it is diced very finely and gives a sweet crunchy flavor. I love to serve this salad with my beautifully ... Read More »
Black Bean Tomato Corn Salad
Such a tasty salad that is easy, quick, and very filling! Note that there is no need to add salt to this salad because the canned beans and corn, although well rinsed, will still have residual sodium in them, and the sprinkle of feta cheese will salt it just enough! If you have the extra time, I recommend using my Simply Grilled Corn recipe! It gives the kernels that ... Read More »
Carrots à la Chermoula
This slightly spicy Moroccan salad is full of flavor and simply delightful! Carrots à la Chermola 3 Tbsp Olive oil3 garlic cloves (minced)4-5 medium carrots (rinsed, sliced)1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp coarse saltjuice of half lemonfresh ground pepper to tastefresh chopped parsley or cilantro (to taste) Sautee ... Read More »
Tabbouleh Salad
This Tabbouleh Salad is so quick and easy to prepare! You don't even have to cook the bulgur wheat--Really, you don't! All you need to do is throw everything into one bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the bulgur wheat can soak up and absorb all the wonderful "juices" and flavors! It's a perfect summer salad that goes with just about everything. I just ... Read More »
Grilled Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
I love grilling fresh corn! It gives the kernels that wonderful fire-roasted taste that adds so much to this salad. The fresh mint and lemon are so refreshingly delicious and just unusual enough, combined with corn, that my guests invariably come back for more! I like to serve it in individual little "tapas" bowls, each topped with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint. ... Read More »
Farro Grapefruit Salad
Farro is one of those grains that is so "forgiving" because you can never overcook it and it always comes out perfectly chewy, but never mushy! its slight nutty taste makes it just right for this salad with a fresh grapefruit vinaigrette. I like to make it with pear or jicama, if you can find it. It's so refreshingly delicious and it's just beautiful! Farro Veggie Salad ... Read More »
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! Barley Salad with Pear, Walnut & ... Read More »
