Category Archives: Salads and Dressings

Salads are traditionally added to lunch and dinner before the meal. However, I promote salads as a main meal, particularly at lunch and as a side dish at dinner.

Roast Garlic and Spinach Salad

by ROSS on SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 If I would have to name two of my favourite vegetables then spinachand garlic would be on top of that list! This salad contains both spinach and roast garlic, which are both packed with nutrients and are highly alkalising. Spinach is such a versatile vegetable as it can be fried, quickly ...

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Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

Serves 3 to 4 This recipe has a wonderful balance of flavors and textures.  These cruciferous vegetables are high in fiber and plant nutrients associated with lowering the risk of colon cancer. 1 ½ cups broccoli florets 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets 1/8 cup red onions, chopped or thinly sliced ¼ cup currants ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 cup olive oil Special Equipment: ...

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Quinoa Salad

Serves 4 This recipe is a tasty Greek style side dish for lunch or dinner. This is a vegetarian/vegan recipe. For the Salad: 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled   (See recipe below) ½ red bell pepper, diced 8 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 4 artichoke hearts, packed in oil, chopped 1 green onion, sliced thinly 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 1 tablespoon mint, chopped Special Equipment: Sharp ...

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