Eat your Greens

Everyone usually dreads having to eat their greens because it tastes so bland and adding a bunch of salad dressing to it defeats the whole purpose of eating it in the first place. You can add a bunch of different fruits, vegetables, nuts and anything else that will bring out the flavour to your salad. 

So here it is, a few recipes that are simple to make and yummier to eat!

 (Also a way healthier choice then that burger you were debating to eat prior to 20 minutes before reading this...or even now.. oopsy daisy.) It's all about self-discipline so kudos to you for trying :)

How to spice up a regular salad that is delicious, satisfying and keeps you full.

Beet Salad with Apple, Feta and Pistachios

4 medium-sized roasted beets 

2 tsp Dijon or grainy mustard

2 tbsp minced shallots

2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 romaine heart, torn into bite sized pieces

4 Belgian endives, halved lengthwise and cut into strips

1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced

1/2 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup pistachio nuts

Cucumber salad with honey-lime yogurt dressing 

2 medium cucumbers
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions teaspoon finely grated lime zest

                                                4 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lime juice  

 3/4 cup Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 2 teaspoons honey
  1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
 1/4 teaspoon salt

               2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts for garnish

Arugula salad with thyme-toasted walnuts

1/2 head of arugula
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup walnuts
2 or 3 sprigs of thyme or rosemary
lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 oz. fresh sheep's milk cheese or goat cheese
2 oz. olives (optional)

Grilled Salad of Frisee, Grapes and Chevre

1 small bunch of red grapes
1 bunch of frisee
4 oz of soft Chèvre
Handful of pine nuts, Balsamic vinegar & salt and pepper 
(Place the red grapes on the grill. Flip once the grapes have grill marks.)

Raspberry, Avocado & Mango Salad

• 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 8 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 ripe mango, diced (see Tip)
• 1 small ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts, or sliced almonds 
• Puree 1/2 cup raspberries, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender until combined
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• Combine greens, mango, avocado and onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top and gently toss to coat. Divide the salad among 5 salad plates. Top each with the remaining raspberries and sprinkle with nuts, if using.
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