Another great dish which is so easy to make and very healthy! It is almost like a cole slaw, but I think, so much better. Thanks to dietetic intern, Samantha Vallejo for the recipe. Main ingredients: 1 head broccoli, chopped 1 large apple, finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup sliced toasted almonds …
This salad is great for summertime! I love it as a side dish for fish and tacos, or better yet, fish tacos! Jicama is crunchy & refreshing, and the peaches are sweet & juicy. What more could you ask for?! 1 jicama, peeled 1 small bunch radishes 2 carrots 1 peach 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro …
I really don’t care for cooked kale, and now that I think about it, I don’t really care for Kale at all if it is not in this recipe! Kale is in the same family as broccoli (cruciferous vegetable) which gives it cancer-fighting properties. When kale is made this way, I can easily eat a …
This salad is not only colorful, but DELICIOUS and healthy! Kids love the bright flavors and textures, and parents love how convenient it is to both make and eat! What are you waiting for?! Ingredients: 2 cans beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 3 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 (orange) …
This salad makes for a beautiful pairing with a light sandwich, flatbread, or wrap. We love it with tacos! 1 jicima, peeled (I like to use the back of a spoon to peel them, or a knife) 1 bunch of raddishes 2 carrots 1 large peach or mango 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 jalapeno …
My version of this recipe is very low in fat compared to most cream-based salads, and is the perfect lunch item! Kids also LOVE this salad because the fruit makes it sweet. (Serves 4) You’ll need: – 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (leftovers, or grilled chicken breast) – 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped – 4 …
Ingredients: 1 can tuna packed in water, drained (psst! Chunk light tuna has more omega-3’s per serving and is cheaper) 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well 2 medium-sized tomatoes, or 2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, chopped Thinly sliced red onion, or chopped scallions (sometimes I will also add parsley) 1 Tbsp red wine …
Quinoa & Black Bean Salad with Apricots Serves 4; Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth or 1 cup if using couscous 1 cup quinoa or whole wheat couscous ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped 1 dash of cinnamon 1 cup canned …
Below are two recipes I love to eat during the summer. They’re great for barbeques or picnics, or just for snacking on throughout the day. Enjoy! Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa) Serves 8; Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium sized tomatoes, chopped (4 cups) ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped …
I love cucumbers because they are so crunchy, fresh, and cool! Besides eating them alone, I love making salads out of them. This was part of my dinner yesterday: Cucumber Salad I cut a full cucumber (keep the skin on!) into quarters length-wise, then sliced them on my mandolin (thinly sliced). Then I added some …
In many cases, especially when eating out, salad dressing has the potential of taking that 100 Calorie pile of greens and turning it into a 900 Calorie meal. What to do? Sure, ordering the dressing on the side and using a minimal amount is one option, but how about making your own dressing? Most store-bought …
I usually get some kind of greens in my vegetable box each week. There is almost always parsley, cilantro, and dill, but this week I was happy to see some arugula too! I knew I wanted to make a salad with the arugula, but I didn’t have any plans for the herbs I had. So …
…..or anise, you might see it in a store labeled either way. Most people steer clear of this delicious vegetable since it just looks weird. But you should get to know a vegetable before you judge it, right? For a quick heads-up, fennel has a bit of a licorice taste to it, but don’t let …
I’ve been receiving a lot of parsley and cilantro in my box, and I wanted to make something with it right away! I wasn’t in the mood for drying or freezing the herbs this time, so I decided to make some tabouli! For those of you who may not know, tabouli is a Middle Eastern …