This recipe for tangy green bean salad with crispy walnuts is one that I have had for awhile. I remember getting the recipe from my friend Carol, years ago. She made some and brought it to a picnic lunch and it was SO good. Over the years, the recipe has evolved to include some new… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Salads
Cranberry Orange Relish With Ginger and Nuts
With Thanksgiving only a week away, it’s time to get our menus planned! I will definitely be including this relish in the meal. Cranberries are a super fruit and are full of great things like vitamin C and powerful phytonutrients and antioxidants. Studies have even shown a strong link between fresh cranberries and cardiovascular and liver health, due… Continue Reading
Apple “Muesli” (grain free)
This is actually a recipe from my childhood. My mother used to make this for me for breakfast or an afternoon snack. I had completely forgotten about it until she reminded me about it and I was so excited to make it again. It’s a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack and can be made… Continue Reading
Simple Summer Carrot Salad
I love the fresh carrots from the farmers markets, plus I am actually getting some fresh carrots from my garden! They are so tasty and I love to snack on them raw or cooked, like my roasted carrots with tarragon and butter. This is a great salad for a picnic or barbecue. It tastes great if you make it ahead… Continue Reading
Roasted Beet Salad With Feta and Citrus Vinaigrette
Roasting beets is very simple and chilled, they are a great addition to summer salads. You can make a big batch of roasted beets and then have them ready for salads all week long. I use both the golden beets and the red beets often. This salad is so simple and you really can me it any way you want.… Continue Reading