Refreshing chicken and green couscous salad

Refreshing chicken and green couscous salad is my way of jumping on the summer salad-for-dinner bandwagon. Dill is one of my favorite herbs. Its unique taste, somewhere between fennel, anise, and celery, makes it a great addition to any summer dish. Here, I combine it with kale for some extra superfood power and add consistency […]

Pretty quinoa tofu avocado salad

Silken tofu is high in water content and has a smooth custard-like texture, which make it perfect to serve raw in salads or starters. It’s light, high in protein and pairs wonderfully with any kind of Asian dressing, like the one in this salad.

My pre-holiday go-to salad

I don’t know if it’s because the holidays are right around the corner and I’m already imagining myself indulging in too many canapes, cheese plates, desserts and glasses of wine, but I feel the need to get some greens and light dinners in my system right now. Luckily, there are a ton of great recipes […]

Shredded chicken spinach salad with date dressing

I’m not sure what’s the best part of this shredded chicken spinach salad with date dressing, the salad or the dressing. All I know is that it’s made it into my weekly menu for 3 weeks in a row and it’s not going away anytime soon. For those of you find it hard to incorporate […]

Brilliant Asian slaw

There are two ways I could present this beauty. The first would be that it is an dazzling little appetizer or side salad that will satisfy anyone’s tastebuds. The dressing is addictively good and the combination of carrot, radish, celery and cabbage just works brilliantly. The second way of describing it would be that it’s […]

Sublime late summer salad

By now, you probably know that no meal rocks my world more than a good main course-worthy salad. This one’s no exception. It’s also a perfect way to transition your taste buds from summer to autumn. The roquefort’s sharp tang is well balanced by buttery walnuts, the mild bitterness of greens and natural sweetness of […]

Crisp Vietnamese rice salad

The mint and coriander make this pretty salad a refreshing option for a summer lunch or dinner. I find its crunchy and chewy texture totally addictive and my kids, who tend to only eat veggies when raw, are happy when they it makes an appearance at the dinner table. It’s ridiculously good in its own, […]

Smokin’ Mexican street salad

We had a big dinner the other night where my husband made his signature chili. I didn’t want to interfere with his dish – as I often tend to do when he’s cooking – so I busied myself doing sides to add some freshness to the spicy Tex Mex affair. This typically Mexican salad is […]

The Poke bowl

Poke bowls are a great way to serve healthy fast food at home. We have make-your-own-poke nights regularly on weeknights and it’s a hit with the kids. As long as you have a few basic Asian ingredients in your pantry, you’re all set. Traditionally, they are topped with fresh raw fish, but since we’ve got […]

Beetroot, zaatar & goat cheese salad

Fresh zaatar needs some serious PR help – you never see it showcased on leading food sites and feeds, but I’m sure it’s a total superfood. After all, it is the Middle Eastern cousin of oregano and thyme, except unlike the latter two, zaatar isn’t pungent and bitter. In fact, the leaves are often the star […]