Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad

Here is the recipe of Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad

Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Recipe type: gluten-free, raw, easily made vegan
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:
2 english or hothouse cucumbers, chilled
2 large carrots
1 tsp. Kosher salt
2 TBSP rice vinegar
1 TBSP fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
2-3 TBSP honey, to taste
1 tsp. Toasted sesame oil
pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste
½-1 TBSP toasted sesame seeds (I used white and black, but either would work fine on their own)
1 scallion, sliced
2 TBSP fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:
If you have a spiralizer, use it to cut the cucumbers and carrots into long noodles. (My carrots weren’t big enough to fit in my spiralizer, so I used a jullienne peeler instead — if you don’t have a spiralizer, a tool like this will do in a pinch, or you can slice the carrots and cucumber thinly with a knife.)

Place the spiralized cucumber into a strainer and toss with 1 tsp. kosher salt. Let the cucumber drain for 15-20 minutes to remove excess water.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.

Once the cucumber has drained for a bit, spread it onto a layer of paper towels, or a clean dish towel, and gently pat out as much moisture as you can. Place the “noodles” into a large bowl, and add 2-3 TBSP dressing, to coat. Toss to combine, then garnish with additional sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately. (Leftover salad can be stored in an airitight container in the fridge for up to a day, but keep in mind that the cucumber will continue to release excess water as it sits. If your salad becomes soupy, you can drain the water from the bottom of the bowl before eating.)

NOTES
Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or other liquid sweetener, if you wish to make this salad vegan.

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Grilled Vegetable Wraps With Creamy Coleslaw

Here is recipe for Grilled Vegetable Wraps With Creamy Coleslaw

Ingredients:

1 pound grilled vegetables
1 tbsp herbed vegan cream cheese spread, at room temperature
1 whole wheat flour tortillas

Creamy Coleslaw
1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tsp Regular or Lite Mayonnaise
1?4 cup regular or low-fat sour cream
pinch kosher or pink Himalayan salt
1?2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1?4 cup cream cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving about a 1- inch border. Distribute the vegetables evenly among the tortillas.

2. To roll up wraps: Fold in the right and left sides, enclosing the veggies. Starting from the bottom, gently roll up the tortilla, ending with the seam-side down. Cut each wrap in half.

3. Serve with creamy coleslaw.

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Chopped Mediterranean Salad

Here is recipe for Chopped Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon purchased basil pesto
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup chopped yellow or orange bell pepper
1/3 cup very small steamed broccoli florets
1 cup mixed salad greens (Optional)
2 tablespoons crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
¼ black beans

Directions:

1. Combine pesto and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in tomato, zucchini, bell pepper and broccoli.

2. If desired, divide greens between two serving plates. Top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

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Banana Matcha Smoothie

Here is recipe for Banana Matcha Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup banana slices, frozen
1 teaspoon EatGoodFeelGood Cinnamon Matcha powder
1 cup fresh spinach, packed
2 teaspoons flax seed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or more if needed)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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Salmon Avocado Salad

Here is recipe for Salmon Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

Salmon: You can’t beat wild Alaskan salmon for the best flavor and most nutrients.
Baby Spinach: I’m always a fan of spinach but any greens will work.
Tomatoes: You can use any vine-ripened tomatoes or cherry tomatoes as well.
Avocado: For that dose of healthy fat and creamy texture.
Cucumber: A small cucumber adds that crisp and refreshing flavor.
Red Onion: Can’t beat red onion in salads for that sweet, but punchy taste.

Directions:

Remember that salmon cooks quickly, and overcooked fish is never ideal. It turns dry and bland. So pan seared salmon is an easy method for a perfectly cooked and moist fillet.
Heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This will ensure you get that golden brown crust.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top. Then place the fillets skin side up on the pan.
Let it sear for about 4-5 minutes, top side down first.
Gently flip the salmon over and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, depending on thickness. Remember that salmon will continue cooking even when removed from the heat, so a little softness in the middle is fine.
Divide all of the other salad ingredients between two bowls, then place the cooked salmon on top. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and drizzle on top.

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Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea and Lima Bean Salad

Here is recipe for Lemony Zucchini, Chickpea and Lima Bean Salad

Ingredients:

* 1/2 c fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched
* 1/2 c drained canned chickpeas, rinsed
* 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise
into quarter-inch thick slices
* 1/2 small, red onion, halved and thinly sliced
* 2 or 3 Romaine leaves, cut into thin strips
* 1 oz (1/4 c) Parmesan cheese, broken into small
chunks
* 1 TBSP chopped, fresh basil, plus sprigs for garnish
* 4 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
* 3 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/8 tsp red-pepper flakes
* 3/4 tsp coarse salt
* Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine lima beans, chickpeas, zucchini, onion romaine, Parmesan, and chopped basil.

2. Add lemon juice, oil, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

3. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Number of Servings: 6

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Aura’s Dinner Salad

Here is recipe for Aura’s Dinner Salad

Ingredients:

Dressing:
1 – Garlic, peeled and minced
2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp. Seasoned Rice Vinegar (Star brand with no corn syrup)
1-2 tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Veggies:
1 – Carrot, large – peeled and sliced thinly
1 – Cucumber – peeled and sliced
1 – Tomato – sliced or several cherry tomatoes
1 – Cauliflower pieces – cut small

Lettuce:
1/4 head red leaf lettuce
1/4 head green leaf lettuce

However, any type of lettuce would do (spinach, too). I usually toss in 3 large handfuls for 4-6 people.

Directions:

Prepare Dressing: Peel and mince garlic into a wooden bowl (preferably non-varnished natural wood). Smash the garlic along the bottom of the bowl with a small spoon. Pour remainder of dressing ingredients into bowl and mix well with the garlicky spoon.

Marinate Veggies and Prep Lettuce: Peel and slice carrots and cucumbers and toss them into the dressing with tomato and cauliflower pieces to let them marinate. Place the lettuce on top of marinating veggies and make your dinner.

Serve Salad: Toss to coat (scraping the bottom of the bowl to get all the garlic flavor) the lettuce with the veggies just before serving.

Leftovers are yummy the next day.

Serving Size: Makes dressing for large salad (serving 4-6)

Number of Servings: 4

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Mango Bruchetta Salad

Here is recipe for Mango Bruchetta Salad

Ingredients:

1 Thin Sliced Mango
1 Chopped FIRM Roma tomato
1/4 cup Diced Onion
3 Leaves FRESH Sage
1 1/2 Capfuls Lemon Juice
Coarse Sea Salt
Pepper (if desired)

Directions:

Mix dressing ingredients well. Set aside.
In a bowl, toss together salad ingredients. Feel free to toss in some feta or kalamata olives, too! Drizzle dressing over the top and serve!

Dice the onion as small as possible, slice the sage leaves & mix with the tomato, salt, & 1 capful of lemon juice.

Lay out the mango, covering the bottom of the dish & sprinkle with the remainder of the lemon juice & some salt.

Decoratively top the mangoes with the tomato mixture & add pepper if desired.

Enjoy!

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Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad Recipe

Here is a recipe for Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad.

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped English cucumber
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon minced shallos

Directions:

Place quinoa in a large bowl; cover with water. Let stand 5 minutes; rinse well, and drain.

Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover; fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature.
Combine olive oil and next 5 ingredients (through sea salt) in a large bowl. Add cooled quinoa, tomatoes, and the remaining ingredients; toss well.

Serving Size: serves 10, serving size 1 cup

Number of Servings: 10

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Here Is Recipe For Aura’s Dinner Salad

Here I am sharing an easy and healthy Salad Recipe For Dinner

Ingredients:

Dressing:
1 – Garlic, peeled and minced
2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp. Seasoned Rice Vinegar (Star brand with no corn syrup)
1-2 tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Veggies:
1 – Carrot, large – peeled and sliced thinly
1 – Cucumber – peeled and sliced
1 – Tomato – sliced or several cherry tomatoes
1 – Cauliflower pieces – cut small

Lettuce:
1/4 head red leaf lettuce
1/4 head green leaf lettuce

However, any type of lettuce would do (spinach, too). I usually toss in 3 large handfuls for 4-6 people.

Directions:

Prepare Dressing: Peel and mince garlic into a wooden bowl (preferably non-varnished natural wood). Smash the garlic along the bottom of the bowl with a small spoon. Pour remainder of dressing ingredients into bowl and mix well with the garlicky spoon.

Marinate Veggies and Prep Lettuce: Peel and slice carrots and cucumbers and toss them into the dressing with tomato and cauliflower pieces to let them marinate. Place the lettuce on top of marinating veggies and make your dinner.

Serve Salad: Toss to coat (scraping the bottom of the bowl to get all the garlic flavor) the lettuce with the veggies just before serving.

Leftovers are yummy the next day.

Serving Size: Makes dressing for large salad (serving 4-6)

Number of Servings: 4

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