Is it still a salad if we put “candied” things in it? This Broccoli Crunch Salad can be either a salad or a meal, entirely depending on your intention to share. I did not share it. I ate most of this standing at the counter right after I made it […]
Salads
I am a huge salad lover and rarely a day goes by that I don’t eat a big bowl of something that would be considered salad. I have a big passion for kale, which may be weird, but i just love the stuff, as you’ll probably see here…
Orzo Pesto Salad with Quick Popped Tomatoes and Pepperoncini
Orzo. And so many other yummy things. This Orzo Pesto Salad is one of those dishes that works for just about any occasion. Lunch, brunch, dinner. Main dish, side dish, appetizer… ok, maybe not an appetizer. Personally, I’m happiest just making it, stuffing it in the fridge and dipping in […]
Burnt Cabbage with Pecorino & Honey Walnut Vinaigrette
I know I said burnt. But wait!! I know saying Burnt Cabbage with Pecorino & Honey Walnut might send you running for the hills, your face all scrunched up and anger coursing through you as you wonder what in the ever loving heck a food blogger is doing telling you […]
Smashed Cucumber & Crispy Rice Salad
Prepare your tastebuds friends. They’re in for a big party. This Smashed Cucumber & Crispy Rice Salad is a big, uber-tasty bunch of crunchy stuff piled onto a big, hot bunch of crispy stuff. You know how much I like my crunch in a salad, so this is kind of […]
Kale Cucumber “Seaweed” Salad
I so want to love seaweed salad. Someday I’ll probably love seaweed salad, but for now… For now this Kale Cucumber “Seaweed” Salad will do very, very nicely. Especially if I can find a way to smuggle it into the sushi restaurants in my purse. This salad is so delicious, […]
Charred Cabbage and Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas, Feta & Tahini Yogurt
and red onion, dates, pistachios, parsley, argula, aleppo pepper… Have I won the longest recipe title ever award? Least boring at least? This Charred Cabbage and Cauliflower Salad with ALL those other things – and more – is absolutely anything but boring and holy heck is it delicious. As I […]
Roasted Carrot Avocado Salad with Harissa Yogurt
One of my favourite salads of all time. This Roasted Carrot Avocado Salad with Harissa Yogurt has a story. Not a long story, but one that’s worth telling… at least I think so, but maybe just because I want to hear myself tell it… Years ago. We’re talking many, many […]
Tahini Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Feta
Say hello to your (my) new favorite kale salad… This Tahini Kale Salad might just be the most festive kale salad ever. The colors are spectacular and it is just bursting with flavors and textures. I’m so in love with it. We’re into holiday season now and I always find […]
Rocca Salad with Bulgur, Strawberries & Honey Sumac Dressing
Is it Rocca? Rocket? Roquette? Arugula? Has any green ever had so many names? I’m calling this Rocca Salad. That’s what they call it in the middle east and since I used sumac in this dressing (it is the BEST dressing!!) I’m in keeping with the theme. Plus, it’s the […]
Warm Pearl Couscous Salad with Brown Butter and Sumac Dressing
Because brown butter isn’t just for desserts ok? It’s also for salads, for pasta, for rice bowls, for popcorn, for sauces… I just really like it ok? Especially in this Sumac dressing… Pearl couscous is the best couscous as far as I’m concerned, and when you mix it with almonds, […]