Pear, fig and feta salad with pecans and a maple-Dijon vinaigrette

2019-07-11T19:27:51+00:00

Pear season is kicking off, making it the perfect time to enjoy pears for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Our latest recipe ties together pears, fresh figs, feta, toasted pecans and tender greens with a crowd-pleasing maple-Dijon mustard vinaigrette. The saltiness of the feta is wonderful when set against the sweetness of the fruit. This eye-catching salad is as beautiful as it is simple to make. Enjoy it as a main for lunch or serve it as a starter. You can be sure your guests will be impressed. YIELD:  4 portions (or 6 starter-sized portions) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS [...]

Pear, fig and feta salad with pecans and a maple-Dijon vinaigrette2019-07-11T19:27:51+00:00

Pear Ginger Black Rice Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:14+00:00

This simple black rice salad offers is hearty enough for the last days of winter, with bright flavors that remind us that spring is just around the corner. YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Salad 2 medium Bosc or Anjou pears, ripe but firm 2 medium oranges 1 cup uncooked black rice 1 large handful of arugula or baby kale leaves (about 1 cup) or more to taste 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions Sesame seeds for garnish Dressing 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 soy or tamari sauce (preferably low sodium) 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 [...]

Pear Ginger Black Rice Salad2019-07-11T19:28:14+00:00

Holiday Crimson Pear Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:24+00:00

Sweet pears and winter fruit balance out the bitter greens in this festive salad, dress it up with the Cranberry Rosemary Vinaigrette and it is sure to bring cheer to your holiday table. YIELD: 4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Dressing (makes 1 cup): 1/4 cup cranberry sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1/2 cup mild tasting oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves Salt and pepper to taste Salad: 6-8 oz. butter lettuce (1 bag or roughly 2 heads) 6-8 oz. frisee lettuce or other bitter [...]

Holiday Crimson Pear Salad2019-07-11T19:28:24+00:00

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

Summer is my favorite time of year for so many reason; long days, warm evenings and easy breezy meals made with the lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. And the salad is queen of the season! I am not talking about the “house” salad of iceberg lettuce and a few sad looking cherry tomatoes, I am talking about bold, complex, nutritious and hearty salads that you can eat every day of the summer and never get bored of. This is such a salad. The first order of business when making a well rounded salad is to make sure you have all [...]

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

Summer Grain Salad of Farro, Cherries and Baby Arugula

2019-07-11T23:39:08+00:00

Baby arugula packs a nutrition punch with loads of vitamin K in a single serving, not to mention a host of minerals and omegas as well. These greens also have a bold and bitter flavor which makes them a perfect match for sweet summer fruit. Bring this salad to your next picnic or BBQ for a flavor-packed, nutritious dish to share with friends and family. YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro (spelt or wheat berries can substituted) 1 bunch of Josie’s Organics Baby Arugula 1 lb. sweet red cherries, washed, pitted and [...]

Summer Grain Salad of Farro, Cherries and Baby Arugula2019-07-11T23:39:08+00:00

Superfood Crunch Salad with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

2019-07-11T19:29:05+00:00

This crunch holiday salad is packed with healthy antioxidants, Omega 3s and micronutrients! YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced shallot 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup neutral tasting oil, such as grapeseed or canola Salt and pepper 1 bunch of curly kale, sliced into thin shreds 1/2 of a head of Napa cabbage, sliced into thin shreds 1 cup of spinach leaves, sliced into thin shreds 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced thin 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1 celery stalk, sliced crosswise 1/4 toasted [...]

Superfood Crunch Salad with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette2019-07-11T19:29:05+00:00

Chicken Waldorf Salad

2019-07-11T19:29:17+00:00

YIELD: 2-4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 (5 oz) chicken breast, cooked and diced 1 large apple, cored and diced 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half 1/4 walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup of celery, diced 2 tablespoon of sunflower seeds 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or non-dairy mayonnaise 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt, or non-dairy yogurt Salt and pepper METHOD In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, apples, grapes, walnuts, celery and sunflower seeds. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and yogurt together until smooth. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the salad and stir gently until [...]

Chicken Waldorf Salad2019-07-11T19:29:17+00:00

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