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BLACK-EYED PEAS GREEK SALAD

WITH 5 COMMENTS

I discovered this black-eyed-peas dish on a recent trip to Greece and fell in love with this traditional Greek dish. Loaded with fresh vegetables and olive oil, this is an excellent dish to expand your healthy Mediterranean diet.

KALE AND LENTIL CHOPPED GREEK SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

This modern version of a Greek salad was inspired by a salad I ate at Asteras Beach Club on the coast of Glyfada, which is known as the Athens Riviera. It is fresh uber healthy and a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet. I find it quite filling as is, but you can add some grilled chicken or salmon if you desire more protein.

EASY & HEALTHY LARB SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

My version of Laotian Larb salad has been modified for access to readily available ingredients in the U.S. It is an intensely flavorful salad that uses Thai sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter flavors to create a delicious salad that stands alone as a complete meal. Serve as a tossed salad, as lettuce wraps or pack in mason jars for lunch.

KALE SALAD WITH APPLES, DATES AND POMEGRANATES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This uber healthy salad can be partially prepared a in a day in advance. Loaded with goodness, kale, apples, dates, pomegranates and pecans will do your body good.

SUGAR KISS MELON GAZPACHO

WITH 6 COMMENTS

A delicious and refreshing chilled melon and avocado gazpacho that uses the best of late summer and early fall ingredients. A pomegranate, pepitas and feta cheese garnish balances the sweetness of the soup and provides texture and contrast.

MANGO, BLUEBERRY AND MACADAMIA NUT SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

This mixed green salad is laden with fresh mango, blueberries, crispy cucumbers, fragrant mint and basil and garnished with chopped macadamia nuts.

SEARED AHI NICOISE SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

WITH 4 COMMENTS

A twist on traditional Nicoise Salad, this dish uses lightly seared ahi instead of canned tuna and oven-roasted potatoes and beans instead of boiled potatoes and steamed beans. The result is a salad for dinner that is suitable for either a weeknight meal or casual entertaining.

ITALIAN DELI CHOPPED SALAD

WITH ONE COMMENT

A hearty one-dish-meal salad, bursting with Italian antipasto flavors that doesn't require turning on the stove.

TURKEY, WILD AND BLACK RICE SALAD

WITH 3 COMMENTS

A healthy make-ahead wild and black rice salad studded with turkey, black cherries and walnuts is great for a buffet or potluck. Leftovers makes for a wonderful grab-and-go lunch.

TOMATO & GRILLED BREAD SALAD WITH BURRATA