Drizzle over your favourite salad things – butter lettuce, arugula, goat cheese and carmelized pecans perhaps? Original Recipe Yield:  1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 ripe pear – peeled, cored,      and chopped 1/2 cup white wine 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar      (or regular balsamic will do) [...]

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups boiling      water 1 1/2 cups bulgur 5 cups water 1 1/2 cups dry lentils,      rinsed 1 cup diced green pepper 1 cup diced sweet red      pepper 1/2 cup chopped green      onions 1/2 cup minced fresh      parsley 3/4 cup feta cheese Dressing: 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 [...]

Ingredients 3/4 cup cashew halves 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped (or omit for a vegetarian option!) 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Dressing: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1/3 [...]

Fresh, salty, sweet and tangy! Original Recipe Yield:  6 servings Ingredients ¾ cup halved, thinly sliced red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 ½ quarts seeded, cubed watermelon ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup pitted black olive halves ½ cup chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Place the onion slices in [...]

A meal in itself!  Good fat (olive oil), green vegetables (broccoli), whole grains (quinoa), and protein (chick peas) … It’s also vegan! Yield:  4 servings  Ingredients ½ cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup water 1 (15 ounce) can chick peas, drained ¾ cup chopped broccoli (raw or slightly steamed – as you wish!) 1 clove garlic, [...]

Choose kale with small leaves as they will be more tender and offer a sweeter taste. Serves 6 Ingredients Salad: 2 12-oz. bunches kale, stems removed, leaves cut into thin strips or chiffonade 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1 cup whole pecans 1/4 cup pure maple [...]

Broccoli carries a powerful cancer-fighter, sulforaphane, and garlic is packed with anti-oxidants to fend off cancer, heart disease and all-over aging. Combine them in this quick and easy salad for eternal youth!  Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (blanch or leave raw – whichever you prefer) [...]

12 fresh beets, trimmed 6 large carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1/3 cup tarragon vinegar (or whatever vinegar is in your cupboard!) 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup minced chives [...]

A wonderfully light salad for a warm summer night. Try it with the addition of grilled chicken or cherry tomatoes, or both! 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper [...]

2 Avocados – peeled, pitted and cubed 2 Tomatoes, diced 1 Small sweet onion, chopped 1 Pound cooked salad shrimp (or thawed shrimp ring) 1 Pinch of salt and pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons lime juice Stir together avocados, tomatoes, onion, and shrimp in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir [...]

“A new idea for those Thanksgiving Dinner leftovers!” Salad 1 head romaine or green leaf lettuce, chopped 1 cup cooked turkey, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 1 avocado, pitted and cut into chunks 2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into chunks ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted [...]