I have a secret to tell you. I love making bread, and I have been making a lot of sourdough lately. So much that I have to find inventive ways to use it to keep my supply fresh, like topping this lemon parmesan kale salad with toasted sourdough breadcrumbs.
Lemon parmesan is a classic pairing of flavors that cannot be beat. Fresh lemon is bright and refreshing while parmesan is full of rich umami. Adding toasted breadcrumbs takes this simple salad to the next level. Continue reading
This tomato and fire roasted corn salad is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. It is a very simple salad of fresh ingredients tossed in a light homemade sauce that brightens its flavors.
The recipe calls for heirloom tomatoes. I keep this category broad because any fresh and super-flavorful tomato will do. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged Basil, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan
I started making this easy southwest chopped salad for lunches last summer and it is still a favorite. Although this salad requires a little chopping, I still consider it easy because I almost always have all the ingredients on hand.
Having a well stocked pantry makes it easy to whip up a good lunch without much pre-thought. I use canned black beans, frozen corn, jarred jalapenos, bagged tortilla chips, hot sauce and bottled ranch. I always have cabbage and onions in the fridge. Therefore the greens are ususally the only thing I need to put on the grocery list! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cabbage, Jalapenos, Kale, Red cabbage, Romaine, Spinach, Sweet Corn
During summer, I don’t like to use the oven or do too much serious cooking that will heat up the house. I eat a ton of salads during summer, but sometimes you just want something a little more substantial, but still light and refreshing. This Asian noodle stir fry salad hits all those points. Continue reading
It is finally here. It’s salad season! I love this time of year because my garden is bursting with fresh lettuce, kale, and arugula. I will eat salad after salad until I grow tired, but that is far from the goal. The goal is finding ways to keep salad interesting, so I share with you this apple cheddar kale salad.
Apple and cheddar are a classic combination of sweet and salty. Pair that with an apple cider vinaigrette to keep things savory and some sunflower seeds for crunch, and you have a winner salad. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Apples, Cheese, Kale, Sunflower seeds
Is everyone ready for thanksgiving yet? I have my menu planned, but none of the shopping done. This lemony brussels sprouts and cranberry slaw is definitely worth adding to your menu if you need another good vegetable side dish!
One of the best things about this slaw during the busy holidays is that it really benefits from sitting in the dressing for at least 15 minutes before serving. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, Lemon
One of the things I love most about gardening is that it helps me be get creative in the kitchen. The green beans in my garden have been growing well this season, and here I add them to an addicting potato salad, caper dill potato salad.
Bountiful produce tends to push you as a home cook. For me, I love to find new ways to use familiar ingredients; it keeps things interesting at dinner time. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged capers, Dill, Green beans, Potatoes
This simply marinated tempeh can be used in all sorts of ways. I like to use it for salads, sandwiches and wraps. The marinade is made from fridge and pantry staples so it is easy to whip up when you are planning on the fly.
Cubes are best for salads, but slices are best for sandwiches. For wraps, you could go either way, but I prefer the slices. Continue reading
I love to add feta to my salads. Especially when I use a vinaigrette, the feta adds something creamy. I often find myself dumping tons of feta onto my salad because I want a little feta in every bite. This lemon feta vinaigrette solves that issue.
The feta is blended right into the dressing so end up getting a little bit coating every leaf and vegetable in your salad. It turns into a less is more situation. Continue reading
The first time I came across this idea to turn Caesar salad into a pasta salad, it was in a cooking magazine. After a quick google search, it appears that I am behind in the game because kale caesar pasta salad is definitely a thing already.
I tried to make mine a little bit different by adding more garlic, and skipping the croutons, using only pasta in my pasta salad. Also, I added red cabbage for a splash of color. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Kale, Pasta, Red cabbage, Vegetarian
