Salads – Page 2 – Health Continuum

Main Dishes, Salads, Tofu, Veggie and Fruit Platters

Crispy Tofu Avocado Bowl

This colourful, chilled and refreshing crispy tofu avocado bowl is packed with fibre, protein, antioxidants, heart-healthy fats, minerals and vitamins. It is the perfect summer dish, especially during the current heatwave (summer 2022). Topped with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, it bursts with flavours and texture. It is one of my favourite ways to prepare and […]

Condiments and Sides, Veggie and Fruit Platters

Sautéed Green Beans with Dill

Here’s a quick and easy green bean recipe flavoured with dill weed, green onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sautéed in olive oil, they come out flavourful and crunchy. Packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals, these beans make for a great healthy side dish. For this recipe, I recommend using fine or extra fine French […]

Lentils, Quinoa, Salads, Uncategorized, Vinaigrettes

Kale, quinoa and lentil salad

Kale is one of the healthiest foods around. It really does pack a punch: Vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and more. I often make a kale, quinoa and lentil salad – as a side dish or a main meal – because it is easy to put together and versatile. You […]

Condiments and Sides, Farro, Main Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Farro, arugula and cantaloupe salad

Just a colourful seasonal salad made with farro, arugula and cantaloupe. I’ve also added some walnuts, crispy romain lettuce, mint leaves, red onions, fresh olives and a delicious batch of Italian sun-dried tomatoes currently available in supermarkets. Served with a lemon-based walnut oil vinaigrette, this salad bursts with flavours. It is a complete healthy meal […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Lentil, herb and mango salad

Lentils, lentils…who likes lentils!? I sure do, especially when I need to replenish my iron stores. Rich in iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, protein and antioxidants, lentils are so good for you. They are a vegetarian or vegan’s best friend. However, when a lentil dish is as fragrant and tasty as this one, even meat eaters […]

Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Green pea fusilli salad with orange citrus vinaigrette

Served as a meal or side dish, this green fusilli salad is refreshing and flavourful. It’s a salad that will fill you up, but in a light kind way. It’s also easy to make. Packed with vitamins, fibre and minerals, the green pea fusilli in this dish will also give you good quality plant protein. […]