Healthy Recipes

Greek Salad Recipe This Greek salad recipe is a true Greek salad. With a light combination of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives and of course, Feta cheese. Serve with grilled pita bread for a Mediterranean inspired feast. Greek Salad Ingredients: Dressing: 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, […]

Ambrosia Salad Recipe Nectar and Ambrosia; food of the gods. Ambrosia literally means ‘immortality’ in Greek. In the English language, it has been adopted to mean, something very pleasing to taste or smell. In classic mythology only gods were able to consume nectar and ambrosia. Some believed that if you ate and drank these foods, […]

Antipasto Salad Recipe The word Antipasto literally translates to appetizer. We know this to mean a cold appetizer. Anti means before, and pasto, means meal. The word salad in history meant salt. Now we know it as a cold dish of various chopped ingredients usually containing a leafy green vegetable, though not always the case […]

Autumn Fruit Salad Recipe What a great fruit salad recipe! It combines crisp, fresh fruit with crunchy almonds (which are loaded with vitamin E and Magnesium). Fragrant spices and creamy, calming yogurt are mixed throughout. What more could you want in a healthy salad that seems more like a treat then a side dish? If […]

Balsamic Vinegar Dressing Recipe Balsamic vinegar has gained popularity in the U.S. in the past 20 years. The Italians had used its rich, sweet complex flavor for centuries. It tops everything from strawberries to salmon and in this case makes a magnificent salad dressing. You can purchase it at different ages, from 12-25 years. It […]

Basic Potato Salad Recipe Potato salad has many different variations. Some are served warm or even hot, while others are served cold. Typically served at BBQs and picnics, potato salad is a favorite to feed a large crowd due to it being easy to make in mass quantities and it being cost effective. This potato […]

Bavarian Potato Salad Recipe A little more complicated than its American cousin, Bavarian potato salad is served warm. It should always have a sweet and sour taste combination. Connoisseurs prefer to use red skinned potatoes, in which case scrubbing rather than peeling would take place. Some also like the addition of ham, bacon or sausage […]

Black Bean Salad Recipe Picture a balmy, lazy summer evening. Either you’re entertaining or you’ve offered to bring something. This fresh summer black bean salad recipe will compliment that beer, margarita or other frozen concoction. The cherry tomatoes refreshingly explode in your mouth while the jalapeno peppers and cilantro create a blast of their own. […]

Potato Salad Recipe Potato salad is a food that is served everywhere. It can be found on the restaurant menu, in the deli, purchased in containers at the supermarket and even homemade. We all have our favorite recipe…mom’s potato salad. This potato salad recipe is best when made the night before, allowing the flavors have […]

Broccoli Salad Recipe Broccoli with its anti-cancer compounds is healthiest when consumed uncooked. However, it had been suggested that blanching the florets for a minute would still keep it firm while taking away that raw flavor. This tasty broccoli salad recipe is a stunning addition to any main entrée. A favorite at picnics and barbecues, […]

Cajun Coleslaw Recipe Coleslaw came over with the Dutch via New Amsterdam, now known as New York. The word Cole means cabbage and Slaw means salad. The original Dutch salad was most likely served hot. There are many regional variations of what has become one of America’s favorite side dishes. This coleslaw recipe is Cajun […]

California Chicken Salad Recipe This chicken salad recipe includes the amazing avocado, native fruit to California. In fact, 90% of the domestic avocados come from the Golden state. The trees originally grew throughout South America and south central Mexico, when they were brought north and were successfully transplanted in 1871. Contrary to popular belief, the […]

Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe Carrot raisin salad might sound like an unusual recipe, but once you taste it, it all makes sense. The dish is popular in the Southern United States as well as other regions around the world. Americans best know it as a recipe made with shredded carrots, mayonnaise, and raisins with sugar, […]

Caesar Salad Recipe There are several different stories on how Caesar salad got its name. Most famous is that the salad is named after its founder, Caesar Cardini. After a mad rush at his restaurant, he had to make due with what was left, and hence Caesar salad was born. In 1948 the Cardini family […]

Cherry Coke Salad Recipe For a treat that’s dark, decadent and sweet try this cherry coke salad recipe. With ingredients like pineapple, pecans and Coca Cola, how could you go wrong? Excellent to bring to picnics, BBQs or any special occasion, this salad topped with whipped cream will stir up anyone’s appetite. This is a […]

Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe One best times of year is the end of summer when all the vines are weighed down with the ripened fruit of the tomato. From Beefsteak to Plum, to the Cherry tomato and everything in between. This cherry tomato salad recipe uses a pint of cherry tomatoes due to their compact […]

Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe A staple in many chain restaurants across the nation, a good Chicken Caesar Salad recipe is a favorite of so many of us. What draws us in? Is it the grated Parmesan cheese? The creamy dressing? Perhaps it is the garlicky, crunchy croutons. Maybe it’s the combination of flavors and textures. […]

Chicken Taco Salad Recipe Try this chicken taco salad recipe with the characteristic Tex Mex flavors. This recipe is easily adapted to the low fat version replacing the Cheddar cheese with fat free shredded cheddar, and the salad dressing to fat free Catalina dressing. For extra kick, add jalapeno peppers, or try mixing 1 Tablespoon […]

Cobb Salad Recipe This Cobb salad recipe is true to its historic roots. Cobb salad was named after its creator Bob Cobb who owned the famous restaurant, The Brown Derby, in Hollywood California. Legend has it that one night he was looking for a midnight snack, pulled whatever he had in the fridge out, various […]

Confetti Chicken Salad Recipe This confetti chicken salad recipe has, rightfully so, been described as a party on a plate. The spicy combination of chili powder, garlic, and jalapeno peppers meets the cooling effects of the fresh limejuice and the ample fruit of the avocado. If desired the rice could be replaced with 4 cups […]

Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe This creamy fruit salad recipe is the perfect ending to a relaxed summer meal. All of us love the abundance of fresh fruits available during the summer months, especially those wonderful strawberries. This little, sweet, juicy fruit is packed with nutrition and flavor. It is loaded with vitamin C, iron, pectin […]

Crunchy Coleslaw Recipe This Dutch-born immigrant coleslaw recipe has found a new home here in the U.S. It quickly became a favorite at delis, restaurants, picnics and BBQs. This is due to it being a great compliment to sandwiches and fried foods. This recipe enables you to make and serve this classic any time. The […]

Cucumber Salad Recipe This cucumber salad recipe is a favorite salad at family gatherings. It’s so light and refreshing and is a great topping to burgers in pita pockets. If eaten that way, it does get messy so grab a few extra napkins. The combination of the cucumber and onions add that crunchy, succulent flavor […]

Taco Salad Recipe Taco salad recipes have become more popular as tortillas have become a regular in our homes and at our table. Readily available, they are made with either flour or corn meal. This taco salad recipe is an easy, quick and healthy alternative to those pricey fast food dinners. It is sure to […]