Salads – Health Continuum

Beans, Main Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Italian Potato Bean Salad

Discover the flavours and textures of this Italian Potato and Bean Salad, a perfect dish for summer. This healthy, filling, and nutrient-rich salad makes an excellent vegetarian or vegan meal option, providing a good source of protein from kidney beans and green beans. In this salad, the green beans are kept raw and marinated in […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads

Lentil, Quinoa & Cherry Salad

Embrace the summer with this vibrant lentil and quinoa salad with cherries. It is a perfect balance of lightness and heartiness, making it an ideal meal for warm summer days. Cherries are in peak season right now and they bring their juicy sweetness and health benefits to this flavourful salad. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and […]

Salads, Vinaigrettes

Strawberry Farro Salad and Vinaigrette

Experience a blend of freshness and wholesome nutrition with this strawberry farro salad and strawberry vinaigrette. It’s perfect for warm days when you crave something light yet satisfying. This colourful salad is made with the ancient grain farro (épautre), which is rich in fibre, protein, essential minerals and vitamins. Farro is an extremely nutritious grain […]

Quinoa, Salads

Fennel Walnut Quinoa Salad

Combining wholesome ingredients with a burst of freshness, this Fennel Walnut Quinoa salad not only tantalises the taste buds, but also provides the body with essential nutrients. Considering that the temperature was unseasonably hot today (19°C), this salad hit the spot. Fennel, known for its distinct anise-like flavour, pairs well with the nutty crunch of […]

Burgers, Falafels and Patties, Chickpeas, Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Veggie and Fruit Platters

Fresh Green Falafels

Falafels are versatile and I make them often. They can be made using a myriad of ingredients such as carrots, kale or beets and all kinds of fresh herbs. I made these Fresh Green Falafels with fresh spinach, coriander, parsley, dill weed, mint, green onions and warm peppery spices. Crunchy on the outside; tender and […]

Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads

Kale and roasted almond quinoa salad

This simple kale and roasted almond quinoa salad will hit the spot at Christmas (or any time). It can be served as a main or a side dish. Topped with roasted almonds (or other nuts of your choice) and pomegranate seeds, it’s crisp, crunchy and full of flavour and texture. Tossed in a lemon-based vinaigrette, […]