Cuisine: Salad

Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

These Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are well worth the effort. These high-fiber, plant protein burgers are nestled on a kale salad with roasted chickpeas. I have to say, they are delicious. A high-fiber diet lowers your risk for colon cancer.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 5 Servings
Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

I have to say, this Broccoli & Chickpea Salad is really delicious. It would be great to pack in your lunch and it will last a few days in the refrigerator. It's very light and extremely healthy! If only you could pack this in your kid's lunch..... 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Carrot and Radish Salad

Carrot and Radish Salad

This Carrot and Radish Salad is very light, crisp, and refreshing. This salad also has the benefits of having anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Salmon, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad

Salmon, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad

This is leftover Broiled Salmon. I made this Salmon, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad. I steamed some asparagus and green beans and put it all on a bed of mixed baby greens. You could use any kind of vegetables you happen to have on hand. Also, you can use any fresh herbs you like in the dressing below. Serve it with a bone dry French Provençal rosé.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins

Fennel, Pepper & Mozzarella Salad

My husband, Eric made this delicious and slightly unusual salad. It's from the Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire cookbook. He also grilled the peppers while he was grilling the fennel.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs

Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs

Since the grilling season is upon us, I think it’s great to have many make-ahead side dishes up your sleeve.
This salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make summer salad. It is made with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon vinaigrette dressing. The salad is light and refreshing, and it is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Feel free to add some cheese, like feta or fresh mozzarella.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Roasted Parmesan Tomatoes

Roasted Parmesan Tomatoes

Roasted Parmesan Tomatoes is a great addition to any salad. Roasting tomatoes helps to concentrate the flavor. I served these with an arugula salad. You can use different kinds of cheeses like goat cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, etc.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
Ham Salad

Ham Salad

This Ham Salad recipe is an old family favorite. I always make this with leftover ham. You can have your butcher (if you have a butcher!) grind ham for you, or grind it in a food processor or grinding attachment.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: Makes about 3¾ cups, enough for 6 sandwiches
Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries & Toasted Almonds

Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries & Toasted Almonds

This Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries & Almonds salad so healthy and nutritious. Kale is among the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Eating more kale is a great way to dramatically increase the total nutrient content of your diet.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese is a wonderful appetizer or side dish! I have been known to wake up in the morning and eat pickled beets. Yes, I know I'm weird! My favorite being Pickled Beets and Eggs. Beets are high in many vitamins and minerals, and the juice from red beets has been actually shown to reduce high blood pressure. Beets help cleanse your liver, boost your sex drive (nature's Viagra), combat depression, relaxes the mind, contributes to a sense of well being and the list goes on.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings