Salad

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 […]

After learning about the outstanding nutritional profile of pumpkin seeds in my latest blog, here is a new recipe that uses these tasty little nutritional powerhouses. Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh leaf lettuce, chopped 1 cup fresh strawberries,  sliced 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, roasted and […]

Mangoes are one of the “10 best foods” according to the Centre for the Science of the Public interest.  One cup of mango supplies you with 100% of a day’s worth of vitamin C, one-third of a day’s worth of vitamin A, a good amount of blood pressure lowering potassium and 3 grams of fibre.   […]

Increasing your veggie intake is a healthy idea, but it is important to ensure that you are maintaining balance by including a carbohydrate (your source of energy) and protein as well (to keep you feeling full).  This salad includes the chewy and delicious wheat berries, which are source of fibre and includes nuts for protein.  […]

While observing a chef creating a salad, I was intrigued when he advised us to “go into the produce section and choose any green to add to your salad!”  He continued to recommend that better yet, we choose multiple greens and mix them all together.  The possibilities became endless!  Before my next dinner party, where […]

With the onset of spring, it is common to experience a yearning for cold lunches using fresh ingredients. This recipe uses the protein and fibre-packed whole grain bulgur along with common ingredients and fresh veggies.  Letting your salad sit in the fridge allows the flavours to marinate and intensify.  You are sure to enjoy this […]

Fresh kale makes a delicious salad to add to your meal!  In this recipe, I combine a sweet dressing with crunchy ingredients to achieve the right blend of sweet and bitter. Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 cups fresh kale, chopped 2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil […]

In the frigid winter months we can depend on having fresh fruits imported at reasonable prices and still packed with flavour.  Here is a simple recipe that uses readily available winter fruits and greens! Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups of fresh greens (I used half spinach and half romaine lettuce) 1 […]

Wheat berries are whole, unprocessed wheat kernels packed with nutrition! Wheat berries are wholegrain, meaning they contain the bran (outer fibrous coating), the endosperm and the germ, which is rich in vitamins, minerals and heart healthy fats.  When grains are refined, the bran and the germ are removed to make the texture easier to chew […]

Here is a simple quinoa salad that is very convenient to pack for work or school lunches.  This balanced meal choice is complete with carbohydrates to fuel your brain, protein and fibre to keep you feeling full, and a variety of vitamins and minerals for overall health!  I enjoy this quiona salad paired with a […]

In my latest blog post I selected pomegranates for my winter superfood!  Here is an easy and tasty recipe to use this sweet fruit with goat cheese! Pomegranate Salad Recipe: Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups fresh green lettuce ¼ pomegranate fruit, seeds 1 Tbsp raisins ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled 1 Tbsp […]

Sometimes simplicity is the best thing! This recipe happened almost by accident with wanting to use up goat cheese and choosing to use canned lentils so that I could avoid using the stove on a hot summer day. This is the perfect recipe to bring to a potluck or have as a side dish for […]