Simply, Super, Summer Salads!
“Salad Season” is definitely here again! đ
Thought this would be a good time to share this recipe post again from the Veggies…archives, featuring 4 of my all-time fav salads.
What is your favorite salad?
Happy Cooking and Weekend! G
For me when it comes to food, nothing says SUMMER like a beautiful, fresh SALAD! đ
Here are some of my fav salads from the Veggie archives.
Hope you enjoy one or all of them soon.
Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
(this post includes some handy tips for salad doâs and donâts)
(a winner in one of my recipe contests! so delish)
(if you like fresh dill, try this one for sure)Â
Kasha and Beet Salad with Celery and Feta
(from a recent post, in case you missed it. IÂ â„ this salad!)
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What is your favorite summer salad/food/recipe?
If you can, do share a link.
Happy Summer, itâs almost here! đ
On the Menu: Kasha and Beet Salad with Celery and Feta (with a twist) ;-)
I made this oh, so yummy beet salad again yesterday (one of my all-time favs) đ this time with a slight variation.
I didn’t have any kasha, so I used black rice instead (ancient, organic variety). I’m a big fan of this type of rice, so good! đ
I also used lots of  finely chopped fresh dill instead of parsley. It turned out great!
If you love beets, this is a recipe you won’t want to miss.
Perfect for adding to lunches, or as a side or vegetarian main dish. Would also be great for a potluck or buffet dinner.
Check out the recipe and review of the cookbook by Judith Finlayson, that this wonderful recipe is from.Â
What’s on the menu at your place?
Happy Cooking!Â
Simply, Super Summer Salads!
For me when it comes to food, nothing says SUMMER like a beautiful, fresh SALAD! đ
Here are some of my fav salads from the Veggie archives.
Hope you enjoy one or all of them soon.
Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
(this post includes some handy tips for salad do’s and don’ts)
(a winner in one of my recipe contests! so delish)
(if you like fresh dill, try this one for sure)Â
Kasha and Beet Salad with Celery and Feta
(from a recent post, in case you missed it. IÂ â„ this salad!)
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What is your favorite summer salad/food/recipe?
If you can, do share a link.
Happy Summer, it’s almost here! đ
Kasha and Beet Salad with Celery and Feta
How’s this for a yummy looking salad? đ
After recently reading the much-talked about Wheat Belly diet book; I’ve been experimenting with cutting down on wheat in my diet.
Although I am not gluten-intolerant, there appears to be a lot of health benefits for cutting back on wheat and also all refined forms of carbohydrates. I’ve effortlessly lost 5 pounds since I started my wheat-reduction experiment, about a month ago.
But it is a transition, especially when some of my fav foods include bread, pasta, muffins… So when I found out about The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook by one of my favorite cookbook authors: Judith Finlayson I was very happy!
Judith has done a great job (again) with her latest cookbook.
Not only does this beautiful cookbook provide 125 gluten-free whole grain recipes with everything from soups to desserts (and with full color photos throughout) it is also an excellent resource for anyone who is following or considering a gluten-free diet . Or like me, just attempting to cut down on foods containing wheat and gluten.
There is a detailed and very helpful section at the beginning of the book, that features listings for many popular gluten-free grains such as: quinoa, wild rice, amaranth, kasha….and many more. Including tips for cooking and storing the various grains and nutritional information.
Judith Finlayson focuses on healthier choices to wheat in our diet, not just substituting other (less than desirable) starches as is the case with too many other gluten-free cookbooks that I’ve looked at. These are healthy and delicious recipes that make transitioning from wheat and other foods containing gluten, easy and fun.
I’ve made a few recipes from this cookbook already and this salad is my fav to date.
Just yummy and so colorful too.
I’m a big fan of beets. They are a veggie that IMO don’t get enough credit/use when it comes to adding them to a variety of recipes, especially salads. You will love this salad, especially if you love beets!
Would make a great addition to a picnic, potluck or BBQ menu! đ
See the complete recipe on page 2.
