It’s been pretty hot on the West Coast. I am not complaining because I know the days are getting shorter and the dreary days are ahead. We have been eating a lot of fresh salads with ingredients from the garden. Our garden is overflowing with…
If there is one question I get asked on a regular basis it’s how do you get your kids to eat their vegetables? As a dietitian and a mom, I know how challenging and stressful it can be to feed growing bodies. Trust me I…
With the hot weather we are all about salads. I love summer salads that are full of summers finest ingredients. There is something special about walking out your back door to pick fresh herbs and tomatoes. I prefer hearty salads that are full of vegetables and like to add greens whenever possible. This creamy pasta salad has a bit of everything except the kitchen sink. If your looking for a perfect potluck salad this creamy pasta salad with arugula is a winner.
We rarely eat pasta but when we do I like pair it with a salad and/or extra vegetables. I was perusing recipes for an upcoming bbq and found this pasta salad recipe on foodiecrush. I opted to use vegan mayo because we don’t love the taste of mayo and added peppers and cucumber. The original recipe called for bacon and avocado which would make a nice flavour. I contemplated adding olives but I wasn’t sure if I could convince the kids to try the salad. Like most salads you can add any ingredient you wish. If you want to make this a meal you could add chickpeas, tofu, or grilled chicken breast.
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If your like me and want to avoid cooking during the hot summer months I found a couple of hearty salads I plan on making like this sunny creamy tahini pasta salad from love and lemons or this baby kale salad with cherries, marinated lentils and goat cheese from Sprouted kitchen. Another salad I make regularly during the summer months is this refreshing watermelon and salad.
What is your favourite summer salad?
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You know its summer when local berries hit the supermarkets, farmer’s market and berry picking farms have opened. Berry picking is always on our summer bucket list. Luckily, here in BC we have a variety of berries available right out our back door throughout the…
With the end of the school year coming, I am sure many parents are sighing a bit of relief with not having to pack lunches. To be honest, I find coming up with healthy snacks that my girls will eat more challenging than school lunches.…
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