Salad

Summer is here which means it’s the perfect time to make your own fresh salads. Cobb salad is certainly one of my favourite ways to choose a variety of ingredients and make them into a meal. You can also cut your veggies into different shapes (like ribbons or cut-outs) to add interest and variety. I […]

Welcome to Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate healthy eating! One of my favourite tools for healthy eating success certainly is utilizing Meal Prep, which I highlighted in my most recent blog post. Additionally, washing and cutting kale in advance makes throwing together a delicious salad a snap. Kale also stores very well in the […]

A Buddha bowl, also known as a hippie bowl, is a hearty dish made of a combination of various veggies (raw or roasted), protein sources like beans, tofu, nuts or seeds and healthy whole grains like quinoa, brown rice or bulgur. Last week, my friend and fellow dietitian, Chelsea Allan and I made Buddha Bowls […]

It’s certainly hard to believe that we are only one week away from Christmas! Have you decided what festive salad you are bringing to the holiday party? This Pomegranate Feta Salad could be the perfect choice. Today’s recipe features both oranges and pomegranates, both being great sources of vitamin C and antioxidants, to elevate nutritional […]

Happy International Nut day! Go nuts today (and everyday) by including these healthy plant-based fats, protein-packed wonders in your diet. This apple, walnut, and feta salad features the sweetness of apples and dried fruit but with the saltiness of feta cheese. I use a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing and, above all, a topping […]

Are you bored of the same old lunch? I know it’s hard to think of new lunch ideas every day and is often a time consuming process. To make your life easier, why not plan ahead? Canada’s Food Guide highlights all the benefits of meal planning and how to stick to one. In one of […]

Entrée salads are certainly all the rage these days! Many of my clients enjoy salads for lunch or dinner but, above all, remember to make sure that your salad is nutritionally balanced with a carbohydrate (for energy), protein (for fullness) and then lots of veggies for vitamins and minerals. As a result, I wanted to […]

Summer is the perfecttime to head to the farmer’s market and pick up fresh fruits andveggies! I’m excited to share my a simple summersalad, since it’s certainly one of the best ways to use your fresh produce. This Rainbow Salad features colourful veggies like tomato, orange peppers, and cucumber to make your plate look as […]

If you are stressing over what to bring for your next BBQ patio party, today’s recipe is perfect for you! This fresh Grape and Feta Kale Salad combines sweet and salty to createadelicious dishthat is sure to impress just about anyone. While it might seem unfamiliar to combine grape with feta, I hope today’s recipe […]

Who doesn’t love a good spinach salad?  I appreciate the firmer texture of the spinach leaves and enjoy how the eggs, mushrooms and, yes, even bacon, all come together to make a delicious salad. I love my fair share of spinach salads (check here for another of my recipes!) and today’s rendition is so simple, it’s […]

Undoubtedly, we could all benefit from eating more greens. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 59.6% of Canadian adults eat fewer than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day, which certainly does not meat the 10 serving recommendation. This Aged Asiago and Berry Salad is filled with both the salty flavours of […]

Are you looking to dazzle your guests this holiday season in a simply elegant dish? This D’Ambrosio family rendition of caprese salad isan easy, fresh and flavourful dish that you can prepare in just 10 minutes. It serves as a great appetizer or as a vegetableside dish that is perfect for sharing at all your […]