After becoming mildly obsessed with two different chicken curry salads in Chapel Hill (Caffe Driade and Root Cellar) I started to look into how to make it at home, and kind of the story behind it. As I'm no big fan of mayo (I'm fine to order dishes with it, but wouldn't use it enough at home to justify buying a jar) and prefer sour cream and yogurt, I started poking around the … [Read more...] about Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
Salads
A Less Sweet Recipe Riff on the Whole Foods “Detox Salad”
A Nutrition Packed Make-Ahead Lunch or Light Dinner Side Dish Recipe I've made versions of this salad for a few years now - ever since enjoying a few spoons of it from a Whole Foods salad bar - back when those were a thing. While I liked the Whole Foods version, I wanted to make a more savory version not only to cut back on sugar, but also to bring the lemon and pepper to the … [Read more...] about A Less Sweet Recipe Riff on the Whole Foods “Detox Salad”
Raw Cauliflower Low Carb Tabouli Inspired Salad
A low carb, raw, and tasty version of a tabouli inspired salad! Raw Cauliflower Low Carb Tabouli Inspired Salad A low carb, raw, and tasty version of a tabouli inspired salad! 1/2 head cauliflower (large!)1 bunch fresh parsley1/2 package grape tomatoes (approx 1 cup)1/2 red bell pepper (or which ever color is your favorite)juice of half a lemon (Juice of 1/2 … [Read more...] about Raw Cauliflower Low Carb Tabouli Inspired Salad
Coleslaw 3.0 Probiotic Veggie Powerhouse
30 Helens Agree: Coleslaw deserves another chance! Check out my attempt at next level coleslaw 3.0 - this is a probiotic side dish destined to go with a green fed burger topped with raw milk cheddar! Feel free to get creative with yours (and tell us about it). Coleslaw 3.0 Probiotic Veggie Powerhouse 30 Helens Agree: Coleslaw deserves another chance! Check out my … [Read more...] about Coleslaw 3.0 Probiotic Veggie Powerhouse
Salad Olivier, GiryaGirl Style
A high protein take on a classic one dish meal salad for people who hate mayonaise. Great for a complete make-ahead meal, picnic item, or take to work lunch. Salad Olivier, GiryaGirl Style A high protein take on a classic one dish meal salad for people who hate mayonnaise. Great for a complete make-ahead meal, picnic item, or take to work lunch. 1 lb chicken … [Read more...] about Salad Olivier, GiryaGirl Style
Healthy Hedonist Salad
A tropical flavor-o-rama that's surprisingly quick/easy etc. Healthy Hedonist Salad A tropical flavor-o-rama that's surprisingly quick/easy etc. 12 oz sirloin or filet of beef (Korean Style Marinated Steak Tips from The Meat House are PERFECT for this. Or lightly season with soy sauce)1 avocado (perfectly ripe (use 1 or more if Hass, or one large Florida … [Read more...] about Healthy Hedonist Salad
Red Cabbage German Style – Lower Sugar Modification
A modern, lower sugar version of this home-cooked German classic! Red Cabbage German Style - Lower Sugar Modification A modern, lower sugar version of this home-cooked German classic! 1 head red cabbage (approx 1lb, organic red cabbage)1 small tart apple (Cripps Pink or Granny Smith work great)1 small white onion (Sliced thinly)1 Tbsp coconut oil2 Tbsp red wine … [Read more...] about Red Cabbage German Style – Lower Sugar Modification
Raw Collard Wrap with Almond and Tomato Pate
Substantial side dish "hand held salad" or raw vegetarian main course, these handy wraps are simple and really tasty. Raw Collard Wrap with Almond and Tomato Pate Substantial side dish "hand held salad" or raw vegetarian main course, these handy wraps are simple and really tasty. 1 cup almonds (raw)1 Roma tomato1 clove garlic clove (fresh)1 Tbsp shallot … [Read more...] about Raw Collard Wrap with Almond and Tomato Pate
Japanese Steakhouse Inspired Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
A good friend of mine once remarked that she didn't think she could ever get enough of those little ginger dressing salads that are sometimes served at Japanese or sushi restaurants. You know the ones with the magical dressing that transforms plain old iceberg lettuce and some half-hearted carrot shreds into a treat that you eat every bite of (I even do this with chop sticks... … [Read more...] about Japanese Steakhouse Inspired Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
Simple Cold Lentil Salad – Delicious Resistant Starch
After reading a recent article by Mark Sisson about resistant starches, I was inspired to share this very simple but very delicious (opinion) way to enjoy lentils. While most people eating Primal Blueprint or Paleo diets avoid legumes, I have been known to eat lentils here and there. Oddly I enjoy them the most cold--whole-y unaware that "cooked then cooled" was a way to create … [Read more...] about Simple Cold Lentil Salad – Delicious Resistant Starch
