Quinoa is full of protein and fiber which gives it more value than your standard carby food like rice or pasta. I usually use it…
Posts tagged salad
roasted vegetable couscous
Roasting veggies is so easy and the results are so delicious. Toss some veggies in a little oil, salt, and pepper..stick them in the oven…
meatball salad
Salads can be a little dainty..and not always the most filling. Not this salad! This is definitely a meal salad. These meatballs would be great…
mediterranean couscous
Love a versatile dish. This mediterranean couscous can be served as a side dish at dinner, or a filling salad for lunch. Pair it with…
mushroom cranberry salad
Nothin’ wrong with a really simple salad. Just a few ingredients with a really punchy vinaigrette dressing…lovely as a side or a light lunch. I…
jicama avocado and cucumber salad
Give me all the jicama! This salad is crunchy, creamy, and light. It’s easy to throw together and makes a great summer side dish.
grilled chicken salad with olives and oranges
I know the combo of olives and oranges sounds a little odd but the brininess from the olives and the sweetness from the oranges go…
summer black bean and corn salad
This colorful salad screams summer. It would make a perfect bbq side dish but is hearty enough to eat as a meal. I bring this…
thai chicken salad
I really like Panera’s spicy thai salad with chicken. I decided I would try to make something at home that was similar. It’s not intended…
corn and tomato salad
I spent most of my life in the midwest, Illinois specifically. Illinois is one the top producers of corn, so it is definitely a summer…