Category: Salads

Scallops and Orzo

Scallops and Orzo

We were thrilled to find Gluten Free Orzo online. Not the cheapest pasta by any means but a lovely treat and perfect with Sea Scallops. Gluten Free Delallo Orzo is well worth it. Make this company worthy dish an hour before serving to let the…

Winter Salad

Winter Salad

Winter Salads can be just as good as summer ones, using winter fruit such as Pomegranates and late season Granny Smith Apples. This salad disappears at the Christmas potluck, or any potluck for that matter!

Yamitsuki (Japanese Cabbage Salad)

Yamitsuki (Japanese Cabbage Salad)

In Japanese Yamisuki means “addictive” which is an interesting descriptor for a very humble cabbage salad. The salad is often served with very rich food to refresh the palate.

Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad)

Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad)

Cucumbers, tomatoes and onions are a salad combination throughout the world. Kachcumer is unique because of the dressing – fresh squeezed lemon juice, also, pepper and sometimes cumin. No oil.

Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

At the peak of summer and corn season we always look for new recipes to enjoy the sweet freshly picked corn from the Farmer’s Market. This recipe is a blend of several and we experimented many times until getting it “just right”! Serve this bright…

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile. Perfect for soups, stews, salads and as a side dish. We love this simple meal on a hot summer day!

Limoncino Salad Dressing

Limoncino Salad Dressing

Limoncino Vinegar is much sweeter than many other flavoured vinegars. A product of Italy, it is found in specialty stores, and distributed in Canada by Preferisco Foods Ltd., Vancouver.

Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Tomatoes fresh from the grower and Persian cucumbers elevate this salad to the summer entertaining rotation. Persian cucumbers are smaller and sweeter than English. This salad is a snap to make and serve alongside or on top of Aleppo Pepper Meatballs and Hummus.

Basic French Vinaigrette

Basic French Vinaigrette

Basic French Vinaigrette is not to be confused with bottled French Dressing! This vinaigrette pops and is absolutely delicious. All the dressing need is too be tossed with simple, leafy greens. tossing with your hands is the best way rather than using salad tongs.

Granny Smith Baby Greens Salad

Granny Smith Baby Greens Salad

Granny Smith apples are available all year-round, but we tend to use them in salads during the fall and winter months. Cranberries dreid and sweetened with apple juice pair beautifully with pumpkin seeds and chèvre.