Winter Salad
Winter Salads can be just as good as summer ones, using fruit such as Pomegranates and late season Granny Smith Apples. This salad disappears at the Christmas potluck, or any potluck for that matter.
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Yamitsuki (Japanese Cabbage Salad)
In Japanese Yamitsuki means “addictive” which is an interesting descriptor for a very humble cabbage salad. The salad is often served with very rich food to refresh the palate.
Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad)
Cucmbers, tomatoes and onions are a salad combination throughout the world. Kachumber is unique because of the dressing – fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt pepper and sometimes cumin. No oil.
Fresh Corn Salad
At the peak of summer and corn season we look for other recipes to enjoy the sweet freshly picked corn from the Farmer’s Market. This recipe is a blend of several and we experimented many times until getting it “just right” according to family and …
Limoncino Salad Dressing
Limoncino Vinegar is so much sweeter than other flavoured vinegars. A product of Italy, it is found in specialty stores, distributed by Preferisco Foods Ltd., Vancouver.
Basic French Vinaigrette
Basic French Vinaigrette is not to be confused with bottled French Dressing! This vinaigrette pops and is absolutely delicious. All the dressing needs is to be tossed with simple, leafy greens. Tossing with your hands is the best way rather than with salad tongs.
Granny Smith Baby Greens Salad
Granny Smith apples are available year-round, but we tend to use them in salads during fall and winter months. Cranberries dried with apple juice pair beautifully with pumpkin seeds and chèvre.
Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad
The Farmer’s Market had fresh vegetables well into the fall! This salad is hearty enough to be the only side along grilled meat and definitely earns a spot on the summer picnic buffet. Fresh corn cut from the cob makes all the difference.
Creamy Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad is a classic salad anytime of the year and accompanies so many of our meals, or it is the meal! This is a creamier version for those who prefer.
Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
Any combination of Mediterranean herbs you like will work in this meatball recipe. Common herbs include basil, oregano, chives, sage, parsley, tarragon, and rosemary.