Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad) is typically made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil. However, there are many variations. You might want to add chopped fresh garlic, Balsamic vinegar, or other herbs. I hope you enjoy this wonderful Insalata Caprese - Caprese Salad with Vegetables and Herbs. Insalata Caprese - Caprese Salad with … [Read more...]
Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
I love making the Baby Beet and Quinoa salad featured below. It's not only beautiful to look at but amazingly nutritious as well. The Ancient Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. They contain the mineral Boron, which is related to the production of human sex hormones. Beets also purify your blood, naturally cleanse and detoxify your body. Enjoy this Baby Beet and Quinoa … [Read more...]
Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I’ve been trying to get more into eating beans and legumes because they’re so good for you and are a great substitution for meat. One of my favorites is garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. They’re part of the legume family and are popular in Italian and Middle Eastern cooking. I created the Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes featured below because it’s not only … [Read more...]
Italian Inspired Radicchio and Arugula Salad
The Radicchio and Arugula Salad featured at the bottom of this post was inspired by my trip to Italy. It's attractive, cleansing, high in anti-aging nutrition, and tasty. I hope you’ll give it a try. Italian Inspired Radicchio and Arugula Salad Print An Italian inspired salad high in anti-oxidants and nutrition. Author: Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski Recipe type: … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
A Halloween food blogger potluck meeting inspired me to make this colorful Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing. Everyone was bringing sweets and I decided to put together a healthy salad. What made it perfect for Halloween was that I added orange bell peppers, pumpkin seeds and added pumpkin seed oil to the light and tasty dressing. I found an orange bowl at a party … [Read more...]
