Gud-oh! This salad hits the spot. "It's like a fiesta in my mouth!" says my husband. What makes this salad so irresistible is... well, everything! Everything from the avocado to the sweet mango to the rich flavor of black beans to the refreshing cilantro will make this salad a necessary part of your daily menu for at least a month (or maybe it's just me). Despite the glorious ingredients of … [Read more...]
Creamy Dijon Dressing and Arugula+Potato Salad
This salad is so satisfying. Creamy Dijon Dressing mixed with a variety of greens, potatoes, onion, and sweet strawberries. You can add whatever you'd like to this salad and I can bet it will still taste delicious. I mean, c'mon... strawberries with dijon dressing and potatoes? Who woulda thought? :)If you haven't tried arugula yet, you are in for a surprise. This lettuce has a very robust, … [Read more...]
Citrus Spring Salad
Mmm! A super fresh, colorful salad. This salad is great when you're craving a refreshing lunch. It's also a great dish to include in a potluck or family dinner. The salad dressing is just the right balance of sweet and tangy, plus you can make it oil-free!I enjoy this salad as is, but you can add more savory mixings:Diced avocado Dried fruit- cranberries, raisins, apricotNuts … [Read more...]
Thai Peanut Broccoli Slaw/Salad
This is a delicious and simple meal. For this recipe I used a package of organic broccoli slaw from Trader Joe's (with carrots), and combined it with my homemade Thai Peanut dressing. This dressing pairs perfectly with the broccoli! Mmm. I also use it with my cabbage salad and as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.Thai Peanut Dressing:Makes 1 cup3 Tbsp Peanut Butter (or 4 Tbsp Peanuts)1/4 c Water2 … [Read more...]
Sesame Ginger Dressing
Lately I have been experimenting with all kinds of dressings- dressings with different fruits, vinegars, water, oil, spices- and I came up with one that is very easy to make, and that many people enjoy.I made this dressing with oil and then with water, and found that the oil is not necessary. If you would like a thicker consistency, however, you can substitute the water for oil.This is a … [Read more...]