This Tasty Little Salad is a powerhouse. It’s got a base of richly flavored greens, a whole bunch of cilantro, extra firm tofu and a quick no-measure dressing. I whipped this together after returning hungry from a hike with a friend. It was done and in my bowl in ten minutes. This uses boldly flavored…
Category: Salads
Savory Mizuna Tofu TLS
I love to make a “tasty little salad” (TLS) — and often pull from what’s on hand. I don’t use recipes for these, but do follow a loose formula. Start with greens, add something rich (nuts, seeds, fish, cheese, tofu, etc) toss on flavorful additions (fruit, chopped veggies, herbs) and dress the whole thing. I…
Broccoli Lime Salad
Broccoli Lime Salad for lunch – a fabulous mid winter dish.
Broccoli Avocado Salad
I love this salad — raw broccoli, creamy avocado, and crunchy pepitas brought together with a tangy lemon and tahini dressing. This is a win-win dish: deliciousness and powerful nutrition in one tasty salad. A bonus is that it stays fresh in the fridge for a couple days, which makes it a good one to…
Salad Dressing . . . is a verb
This is the final post in my DIY Basics series, and it’s all about salad dressing – or as I think of it – dressing a salad. I’ve been asked many times “What salad dressing do you buy?” and my answer is usually “I don’t buy salad dressing . . .” and that stops the…
Pomelo Avocado Salad
Citrus season is here! And good avocados are starting to show up, too. Here’s an inspiration to use both of these wintertime gifts. Enjoy! There is a beautiful array of citrus in season right now, including one of my favorites — the pomelo. If pomelo is new to you, you’re in for a treat. …