Inspired by the lettuce wraps at Asian-fusion restaurants such as P.F. Chang’s, this Italian rendition is satisfying and light and makes a perfect lunch, appetizer or light dinner. It is also a great way to turn leftover chicken parmigiana into a new meal, combining the main course chicken dish and the salad all into one.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
This cucumber salad is inspired by the Japanese cucumber salad that is served in sushi restaurants. It’s the perfect light starter for many meals.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
This sweet and sour vinaigrette can be used in many ways and you can adjust the ingredients according to your taste. As for the ingredients in the salad itself, you can use whatever you have on hand.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
I used my cilantro-lime vinaigrette taco salad recipe (adapted from a Cooking Light recipe) to make a refreshing avocado salad. I kept it simple with avocado, corn, black beans and bell peppers but you can adjust the salad fixings to your tastes and what you have on hand.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
This lemon-thyme-honey vinaigrette is light, refreshing and easy to make. I tossed my salad with apple, Havarti cheese, asparagus and pumpkin seeds but you can add whatever ingredients you would like.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
This rendition of a chicken and eggplant Parmesan sandwich is satisfying and light, a perfect summer meal. Wrap the chicken and eggplant in large lettuce leaves for a main course or in smaller leaves for an appetizer.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Cobb salad is the quintessential main course salad of the United States and consists of lettuce topped with hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon, avocado, cheese and tomatoes. It is easy to make and perfect for a light, summer meal.
Monday, June 21, 2010
This ranch dressing is better than store-bought versions and doesn’t contain MSG (which I recently discovered is in many commercially-produced varieties). I also love the fact that it is made using light sour cream instead of mayo.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
This salad is light and refreshing without being overly sweet. I love the fact that because the salad is loaded with fruits and candied pecans, you don’t have to use much salad dressing at all.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
This salad is light, refreshing and easy to make. It’s also great the next day so you can make it in advance.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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