Category Archives: Salads
Caesar Salad with Toasted Pecans and Green Apple “Croutons”

This caesar salad is very light, simple and tasty. There’s no mayonnaise or anchovies in the dressing. Instead I use Thai fish sauce which you can find in the Asian section of supermarkets. Serves: 4 Ingredients: For the Dressing: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice [...]
Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes Yields: 4 people Ingredients: 1 bunch kale – washed and drained, stems & center ribs removed 1 yellow, orange or red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed 2 carrots, peeled ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup apple-cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. [...]
Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Arugula
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Yields: 4 people Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large shallot, diced, about ¼ cup salt and pepper 4 ears corn, shaved, about 4 cups of kernels ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar ½ pint ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half large handful of arugula Directions: [...]
Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Yields: 8 people Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoons cumin Pinch of cayenne 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups cooked black beans 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced Cilantro and fresh lime [...]