Watermelon is without a doubt my favorite fruit.  So when I saw this recipe in Gale Gand's book Brunch!, I had to try it.  I did tweak it a little but dont be affraid of this fruit combo--this cold refreshing soup is ABSOLUTELY delicious. INGREDIENTS 2 cups watermelon 1/4 cup diced cucumber--seedless is best 1/4  cup diced red bell ...

This Cabbage Cucumber Salad is refreshing, wonderful side dish to accompany any main dish. I got a head of green cabbage in my CSA basket and was thinking about the possibility's, I was thinking coleslaw but I also had fresh dill and cucumbers from the CSA that I was interested in using, So I figured, ...

This Romaine and Baby Spinach Salad with Avocado, Strawberries and Turkey Bacon is so flavorful and beautiful. Salad with Avocado and Strawberries Ingredients: 2 slices of turkey bacon, chopped baby spinach romaine lettuce 1/2 of an avocado, cubed strawberries, sliced feta cheese, crumbled Directions: Saute chopped turkey bacon in a pan until desired crispness, drain on paper towel. Add desired amount of Romaine lettuce and Baby ...

Apr 042010

Sweet and Simple Salad with an added sweetness from Strawberries! Salad with Strawberries Ingredients: choice of greens ( I used romaine and green leaf lettuce) small handful of Strawberries, sliced small handful of Feta Cheese, crumbled flax seeds dressing of choice ( I used homemade balsamic vinaigrette) Directions: Place your favorite lettuce/greens in a bowl (I used Romaine and Green Leaf Lettuce). Add the sliced ...

Mar 282010

Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Black Olives and Gorgonzola Cheese. Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes Ingredients: your choice of lettuce 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped small handful of black olives, sliced small handful of gorgonzola cheese Directions: Place your favorite lettuce/greens in a bowl (I used Green Leaf Lettuce). Add the sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle with your favorite dressing. I just drizzled this salad ...