Archive for the ‘Salads’ Category

French Potato Salad

I feel like I have already been to at least a dozen barbecues this summer. While I am not complaining, (the opportunity to eat meat on a grill never leaves me dissatisfied) I have noticed some patterns. Coleslaw, macaroni salad, and potato salad keep showing up on my plate- all drenched in mayo. Here’s a [...]

Steak and Arugula Salad

This steak salad is so easy to prepare and is a great for any meal and any season.
Steak Marinade:
1/2 c soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
fresh black pepper
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Salad:
1/2 lb mushrooms
2 scallions, chopped
2 c arugula
1 Israeli cucumber, chopped
1 Roma tomato, chopped
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper

Sweet Eggplant Salad

Japanese eggplant with miso is one of my favorite things to eat and I wonder: What other flavors could I add to sweeten this delicious vegetable? Adding honey, pomegranate seeds, mirin, and chopped mint was my rationale, and here was the result…

Chickpea Orzo Salad

Just thought I would post a yummy side dish to any meal. It’s a simple “salad” of orzo, chickpeas, mint, parsley, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
Pretty colors, healthy, and so easy. No need for directions!

A Deep-Fried Salad

I eat a lot of salads. Usually for lunch at the “make your own salad bar” and I keep it real. Veggies and dressing. No funny business. But I have never eaten a deep fried salad, until now. It kind of defeats the purpose of eating healthy, but it fulfills its destiny of being delicious.
Goat [...]