Quick and Easy Recipes

Colorful Pink Quinoa Not So Tabbouleh Salad

Colorful Pink Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:1 cup red quinoa1 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/2 avocado, diced1/2 tomato, diced5 red radishes, diced5 green onions, chopped1/2 cup parsley, chopped1/2 cup yellow pepper,diced1/2 cup English cucumber, diced1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon tumeric1/2 teaspoon cumin3 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilInstructions:Wash the 1 cup of quinoa in a colander for…

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Healthy & Spicy Fish Taco Salad

Healthy & Spicy Fish Taco Salad

Ingredients:1 tbsp ancho chili powder1 avocadohandful of cherry tomatoes, sliced in halfSmall bunch of cilantro leaves, finely chopped1 lb fish (I used haddock)Frozen corn, heated1 jalapeno pepper3 lime, juiced1/4 red onion, finely sliced1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes1 1/2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped and washedFresh salsasalt and pepperTortilla, sliced into strips1/4 c vegetable oilVegetable oilInstructions:Place…

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Fig, Apple, and Arugula Salad

Fig, Apple, and Arugula Salad

Ingredients:3 cups of roquette arugula lettuce3 figs1/2 an apple1 cup of red and green peppersDressing1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons of maple syrup1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, finely chopped1 teaspoon of sumac powderInstructions:Chop the veggies and fruits into bite sized morsels.Combine in a bowl.Make a salad dressing with the dressing ingredients.Pour over the salad when you…

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Middle Jap Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad

Ingredients:1 cup chopped, toasted walnuts2 cups finely chopped Italian parsley (approximately 2 bunches)3/4 cup chopped, pitted kalamata, Greek, or niçoise olives (about 1 ¼ cups with pits)1/2 cup minced scallion (about 1 bunch)1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato (2 large)cup extra virgin olive oilcup fresh squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon cumin powder1/2 teaspoon red chili…

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Chinese Chicken Salad With Chipotle Dressing

Chinese Chicken Salad With Chipotle Dressing

Ingredients:Pea-mond Dressing1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter1 tablespoon smooth almond butter1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger2 teaspoons adobo chipotle pepper juice1 teaspoon adobo chipotle pepper puree1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1/2 cup canola oilSalt and freshly ground pepperSalad1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded2 carrots, shredded1/4 pound…

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Creamy Potato Salad with Cashew Dressing and Refreshing Basil

Creamy Potato Salad with Cashew Dressing and Refreshing Basil

Creamy potato and pea salad in a creamy cashew and mustard “mayonnaise” style dressingIngredients:3 to 4 tablespoons almond milk, or as needed1 1/2 lb (700 g) baby potatoes3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn if large1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped2 tablespoons fresh parsley, trimmed and chopped1/2 cup fresh or…

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Drop Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Walnut & Truffles

Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Walnut & Truffles

Ingredients:1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil8 ounces (250 gr) farro or speltparmesan shaved into ribbons1 pomegranate1 small head of radicchio sliced thinlysalt and pepper1 truffle mushroom2-3 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar4 ounces (100gr) toasted walnutsInstructions:In plenty of cold water boil farro with your vegetable scraps until al dente (cooked but with a bite) – about 20-35 minutes.Drain…

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Chinese Chicken Salad With Creamy Soy Dressing

Chinese Chicken Salad With Creamy Soy Dressing

Ingredients:1/4 cup bell pepper, diced1/4 cup carrot, slivered1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 teaspoon ginger root, freshly grated2 green onions, sliced1/2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce8 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced or shredded (about 3 cups) or 1 can Kirkland1/2 cup snow peas, cut in half lengthwise on a diagonal2 cups torn spinach leaves or…

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Garlic Lime Grilled Hen Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients:8 ounces of cooked refrigerated black beans1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 1/2 pounds of thin chicken breast1/2 teaspoon cilantro3/4 teaspoon cumin8 ounces of frozen corn1 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 teaspoon kosher salt2 limesshredded Mexican cheese2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced onions1 orange3/4 teaspoon oregano2 red peppers1 bag romaine lettuce1 tablespoons vinegarInstructions:Mix juices, oil, spices, and salt in…

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