GreenLiteBites » Salad Ideas http://greenlitebites.com Healthy ideas for the whole family. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:14:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Dried Cherries and Cheese http://greenlitebites.com/2012/02/08/chickpea-cucumber-dried-cherries-cheese/ http://greenlitebites.com/2012/02/08/chickpea-cucumber-dried-cherries-cheese/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:48:17 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=8412 Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Dried Cherries and Cheese
I've recently discovered the amazing combination of cheese and dried cherries. I know, it sounds weird, but seriously… good! The other day I smeared some Laughing Cow Light Swiss on Cucumber slices and then topped with a cherry. It was a fun, sweet twist on standard cheese and crackers. Well, cheese [...]
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A few weeks ago I saw Chef Michael Simon make a raw kale salad on The Chew. He sliced beets up real thin and cut the kale into ribbons. Then made a vinaigrette out of red wine vinegar and olive oil. I was immediately intrigued. So far I've only [...]
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I bought a fennel bulb on a whim for the holidays not knowing quite what I would do with it. Of course I forgot about until yesterday when I was rummaging through the fridge trying to figure out what I wanted to make for breakfast. I pulled it out and stared [...]
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Here's a quick idea for when you find yourself with a spaghetti squash but don't quite know what to do with it. Come on. Admit it. That's happened to you too. It's sure happened to me! I roasted this squash on Sunday... [...]
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I'm going on day 2 of counting Weight Watcher Points and I'm already inspired to come up with light, healthy meals for myself. It's like I needed the constraint of points to motivate me. Isn't that weird? Anyway, all morning I was brainstorming what to make for lunch. I wanted something flavorful [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/12/15/orange-ginger-tuna-salad/feed/ 6 Guacatuna Salad http://greenlitebites.com/2011/10/14/guacatuna-salad/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/10/14/guacatuna-salad/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:21:49 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6962 Guacatuna
Between this and this I'll never make tuna with mayo again. Not that I was making it very often, as I hate (despise would be a better word) mayo. There's only one sandwich I use it on (this one) and I use so little, one jar would last me a lifetime. [...]
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Yesterday was my first day home since traveling to San Diego for the BlogHer conference. My body was craving good healthy food something fierce! So I started my day with a nice omelet and then made this quick tuna salad, partially because a few grape tomatoes and The Laughing Cow Cheese was all I had [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/08/09/tuna-salad-caprese-style/feed/ 5 A Simple Cabbage Salad http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/28/a-simple-cabbage-salad/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/28/a-simple-cabbage-salad/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:21:59 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6439 A Simple Cabbage Salad
I forget how much I love cabbage! For some reason it's not one of my go to produce items. I'm trying to change and picked up a head of red cabbage this weekend. I was planning on grilling a wedge with dinner the other night but after running out of gas I settled on this [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/28/a-simple-cabbage-salad/feed/ 9 Cheesy Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/11/cheesy-balsamic-cucumber-tomato-salad/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/11/cheesy-balsamic-cucumber-tomato-salad/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:10:55 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6400 Cheesy Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Salad
I love working as a Community Leader at The Laughing Cow. It nudges me to experiment with their cheeses in fun and new ways! Today I used it for a base in a quick salad dressing. It came out fantastic! And went perfectly with cucumber, tomatoes, and, of course, fresh basil from my garden! Here's [...]
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I'm a HUGE Panera fan. It's one of the places I actually don't mind the husband suggesting when he wants to go out. One of my favorite things to get is their BBQ Chopped Chicken salad. There's something about the BBQ sauce with chicken and the crunchy tortilla strips I just love. Armed with leftovers from [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/06/the-leftover-bbq-salad/feed/ 7 Strawberries with Chicken, Cheese and Couscous http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/01/strawberries-with-chicken-cheese-and-couscous/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/01/strawberries-with-chicken-cheese-and-couscous/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:02:29 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6359 Strawberries with Chicken, Cheese and Couscous
Please forgive my recent string of fresh herb inspired posts. I know not everyone has them or can keep them on hand, but I just can't get enough of them right now! They make everything taste fresh and satisfying! So yet again, this post is brought to you by my herb garden. But that wasn't [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/07/01/strawberries-with-chicken-cheese-and-couscous/feed/ 6 Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil http://greenlitebites.com/2011/06/20/chickpea-and-tomato-salad-with-fresh-basil/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/06/20/chickpea-and-tomato-salad-with-fresh-basil/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:55:13 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6325 Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil
Sorry for my short hiatus… AGAIN. I'm still adjusting to baby and trying to figure out a schedule now that Little Guy is home. Posting should become a bit more consistent now and I (we) even recorded a video today! I should have it ready tomorrow. Thanks for being patient with me as I find [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/06/20/chickpea-and-tomato-salad-with-fresh-basil/feed/ 16 Cucumber and Cheese Salad with Roasted Red Peppers http://greenlitebites.com/2011/05/13/cucumber-and-cheese-salad-with-roasted-red-peppers/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/05/13/cucumber-and-cheese-salad-with-roasted-red-peppers/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 02:46:44 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6190 Cucumber and Cheese Salad with Roasted Red Peppers
I've been in a mood lately with food. I don't know what it is. I barely have anything fresh in my fridge. I have no time to go shopping. It's gonna be a rough week. Yesterday I whipped this up using what I had on hand. All I could find was an aging cucumber, half [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/05/13/cucumber-and-cheese-salad-with-roasted-red-peppers/feed/ 7 The Simplest, Lightest, Easiest Tuna Salad Ever! http://greenlitebites.com/2011/05/04/the-simplest-lightest-easiest-tuna-salad-ever/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/05/04/the-simplest-lightest-easiest-tuna-salad-ever/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 16:03:37 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6165 The Simplest, Lightest, Easiest Tuna Salad Ever!
Ohh how I miss my kitchen! I've been so preoccupied with the conference and the baby I barely have time to eat let alone experiment. You could probably tell by my lack of new ideas recently. *sigh* I'm not going to bore you with my whining. Let me get to this new tasty sandwich [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/05/04/the-simplest-lightest-easiest-tuna-salad-ever/feed/ 26 Pineapple Poppy Seed Dressing http://greenlitebites.com/2011/04/30/pineapple-poppyseed-dressing/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/04/30/pineapple-poppyseed-dressing/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 02:07:25 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=6143 Pineapple Poppyseed Dressing
A few days ago the husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Well, we didn't really do much to CELEBRATE. It's kind of tough with a newborn but we had fun all the same. We did do gifts and the husband sent me an Edible Arrangement. I LOVE these things! So much better than [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/04/30/pineapple-poppyseed-dressing/feed/ 9 The You-Don’t-Need-to-go-out-for-a-Great-Salad Salad http://greenlitebites.com/2011/03/07/the-you-dont-need-to-go-out-for-a-great-salad-salad/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/03/07/the-you-dont-need-to-go-out-for-a-great-salad-salad/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:38:48 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=5940 The You-Don't-Need-to-go-out-for-a-Great-Salad Salad
The husband and I had a date night on Saturday. We decided to squish a few in now while we have the chance. With this baby coming in the next few weeks, there's no way we're getting out for a few months at least! We'll have 2 kids, 1 of them an infant [...]
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Joe left a comment on my recent Single Serve Steal Cut Oats Topped with Blueberries post about using quinoa for breakfast and I haven't been able to get the thought out of my head ever since. A couple of years ago I made Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa but haven't dabbled with the idea in awhile. [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/02/27/breakfast-quinoa-with-citrus-and-kiwi/feed/ 7 Warm Cabbage Salad with Carrots and Thyme http://greenlitebites.com/2011/02/17/warm-cabbage-salad-with-carrots-and-thyme/ http://greenlitebites.com/2011/02/17/warm-cabbage-salad-with-carrots-and-thyme/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:45:15 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=5840 Warm Cabbage Salad with Carrots and Thyme
Yesterday was GORGEOUS out! The first day in a long time that didn't have me wanting to hibernate so I took complete advantage. This pregnant butt went out for a nice long walk and I made a wonderful summer inspired meal while the boys played outside. What was the summer inspired meal? You ask. Well.... [...]
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If you read my weight loss blog you may have caught my recent obsession with grapefruit. I've been enjoying them straight up almost every morning but yesterday I took the leap and used one as inspiration for a new salad idea. Last week Dottie shared this technique to "Supreme a Grapefruit." I never honestly [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2011/01/25/citrus-spinach-salad-with-pomegranates-and-walnuts/feed/ 20 Thanksgiving Harvest Salad Idea http://greenlitebites.com/2010/11/26/thanksgiving-harvest-salad/ http://greenlitebites.com/2010/11/26/thanksgiving-harvest-salad/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 03:59:57 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=3541 Thanksgiving Harvest Salad Idea
My experimental salad was a hit! I had some fresh greens from the farm and decided to get creative on Thanksgiving. I figured the worse thing that could happen was a full of bowl of salad at the end of the meal. To my surprise there was an almost empty bowl! I just polished off [...]
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Did I tell you that the number one benefit of joining a CSA for me has been an increase in leafy green consumption. I gotta be honest, I rarely bought anything but a bag of baby spinach before joining the farm and even then I would just use it for traditional salad or cold like [...]
]]> http://greenlitebites.com/2010/10/15/warm-chard-salad-with-turnips-almonds-and-dried-cherries/feed/ 7 Pear Cilantro Dressing Over Mixed Greens http://greenlitebites.com/2010/10/05/pear-cilantro-dressing/ http://greenlitebites.com/2010/10/05/pear-cilantro-dressing/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:46:45 +0000 roni http://greenlitebites.com/?p=2790 Pear Cilantro Dressing Over Mixed Greens
Out of all the things joining a CSA has done for me I think increasing my consumption of leafy greens is by far the most appreciated side effect. Before the farm the only greens I would buy and consequently consume was baby spinach and romaine both of which I bough in pre-cut, pre-washed bags. I [...]
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I'm so glad I noticed the aging mango on the counter this morning. It's what totally inspired this dish. I was hungry and I thought it would be fun to build a meal around the mango. SO I dug through the pantry and fridge. First I remembered I still had some fresh herbs from [...]
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Sorry for my absence. I was living it up in NYC at BlogHer! Of course what does the husband want to have for dinner my first day back? Pizza. ugh. My solution... Order a small to minimize leftovers and make a simple salad on the side. Genius right?!? Sorry.. patting myself on the back for [...]
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I have confessed my dislike of mayo many times. Most recently on my Garden Tuna Salad with Feta idea. Unfortunately this dislike of one particular condiment has kept me from enjoying some pretty tasty traditional sandwich salads like tuna and chicken. Honesty, I never understood peoples fascinations with these deli favorites. What the big deal [...]
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