Tomato Herb Dressing Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) This healthful, low-oil dressing can be varied according to your preferred herbs—for example, dill, oregano, or marjoram on their own or in combination. If you use dried herbs, use one-third the amount of the fresh herbs...
Multi-Coloured Bean and Vegetable Salad Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Enjoy different-coloured beans in this salad, perhaps trying others beyond those listed below. When chlorophyll-containing green vegetables are immersed in acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, their lovely...
Serrano Chili and Cilantro Dressing Makes 3/4 cup (185 mL) This versatile recipe can be used as a salad dressing, or served with Vietnamese Salad Roll, International Roll-Ups, Timesaving Tacos, or Baked Potato and Fixin's Bar. It also makes an excellent sauce for...
Kamut, Tomato, and Avocado Salad Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Kamut is a trademark name for an ancient grain that is a close relative to durum wheat—the wheat used for making pasta. Some people with sensitivities to wheat find that they can tolerate Kamut or spelt (see...
Oriental Dressing Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Rice vinegar has a delicate flavour and about half the acidity of other vinegars. The intriguing blend of flavours in this low-fat dressing in part comes from the Chinese five-spice powder, composed of cinnamon, fennel, star...
Kale and Red Pepper Holly Ring Makes about 5 1/2 cups (1.375 L) The deep green kale tossed with bright red bell peppers resembles a small holly wreath when presented in a circle on a platter. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for the holiday season and adds...
Orange Ginger Dressing Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) With its combination of orange and lemon juices, miso, tamari, and the bite of fresh ginger, this recipe combines four flavours that are fundamental to our enjoyment of food. These are sweet, sour, salty, and pungent....
Garden of Plenty Salad Makes 7 1/2 quarts (7.5 L) Spend half an hour assembling this recipe and you will have abundant salad for a big gathering or fresh salad, at a moment's notice, for up to 5 days. Store it in one or two large containers with a good seal. To keep...
Liquid Gold Dressing Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) The name “Liquid Gold” suits this dressing made with Omega Nutrition Flaxseed Oil for reasons beyond the colour. Just 2 tablespoons (30 mL) provides half of your day's supply of omega-3 fatty acids—along with 40 percent...
French Potato Salad Makes 10 cups (2.5 L) This delicious marinated potato salad is ideal for a large family gathering, potluck dinner, or picnic. The best potatoes to use are the waxy or boiling potatoes, rather than the baking varieties such as the russet. Pick red...
Lemon Tahini Dressing Makes 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Tahini is a delicious sesame seed butter that became well known in the West with the rise in popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine. Use tahini to flavour sauces and soups, or to give a creamy texture to a dressing, as...
Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) is an ancient grain native to the high Andes regions of South America. It was introduced to North America in the 1980s. It is often called a supergrain because of its...