Salad has a few basic ingredients. Usually, that consists of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots. That simple, basic salad is great and very nutrient dense, but after eating it for two weeks, you’re probably going to be tired of it. That's why these seasonal plant-based salads like the ones below are such tasty treats to make. They [...]
I love to make, take and eat salads for lunch and even dinner almost everyday. That's why I like to assemble these easy, portable, colorful, mason jar salads. I shop for organic produce locally and seasonally, so the contents of my salads will vary according to what's available in my local markets. Cabbage and carrots add crunch and [...]
Sure, I love to eat bowls and bowls of healthy, hearty vegetable salads for the nutritional benefits--but I am sure you will agree that a fresh and tasty dressing makes a salad special. I make all kinds of salad dressings, depending upon what ingredients I have on hand in my kitchen. Most of my dressings include an organic, [...]
You'll always find a bottle of apple cider vinegar in my home! Apple cider vinegar dates back to ancient times and was used by cultures that include the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. It’s well known for its uses in salad dressings and marinades, but did you know it’s also an amazing health tonic as well? Hippocrates, [...]
