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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a favorite of many with good reason. It’s a grain (actually a seed) that is loaded with protein and is gluten-free. It is easy to prepare and is the perfect blank canvas for many creative additions. I love it in a salad because it can stand up to big tastes like the ones… Continue reading Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Panzanella Salad

Panzanella is a wonderful vehicle for the bounty of summer vegetables, It’s also a bread lover’s best friend. Any assortment of vegetables can be combined with toasted bread cubes. Toss it all with the vinaigrette of your choice and you’ve got a hearty salad that almost eats like a meal. Slice up some grilled meat… Continue reading Panzanella Salad

Cucumber and Grape Tomato Salsa

This is a unique and refreshing take on salsa. Baby cucumbers are sweet and crunchy with edible seeds and peel. The grape tomatoes are a perfect companion and the little slices are really pretty. Serve it as a salad or as an appetizer with chips.

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

The nutrition of quinoa and the flavors of the southwest come together in a healthy and flavorful meatless main dish salad. It’s also great as a side dish.