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Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad Recipe with Feta, Chickpeas & Mint

May 13, 2013

Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad Recipe with Chickpeas, Feta & Mint | cookincanuck.com

“What are you going to write for your post?” my husband asked last night. “I have no idea,” I responded. But maybe that’s okay, because yesterday was a day when I just soaked in the sights and sounds of my family. It was Mother’s Day, so there was some pampering involved. A perfectly sweetened cup [...]

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Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta Cheese & Basil Salad Recipe

May 10, 2013

While this green salad is everything that a salad should be – fresh, tasty, healthy and wholly satisfying – there is one thing it is not. Rocket science. In fact, this salad was made from a good, old-fashioned rummage through our fridge and pantry. As much as I’d like to take credit for the pairing [...]

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Low-Fat Chicken Salad Recipe with Curry & Apricots

Apr 22, 2013

Before we move onto the chicken salad recipe, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support on my personal account of our time at the Boston Marathon. Your comments were so touching, and they truly help to make this time easier. And now, onto the recipe. It’s time for another [...]

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10-Minute Thai Shrimp, Cucumber & Avocado Salad Recipe

Apr 11, 2013

10-Minute Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe with Cucumber & Avocado by Cookin' Canuck

“Quick lunch” does not have to mean “boring lunch”. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of lackluster sandwiches or past-their-prime leftovers, but leaving the table dissatisfied leads to trouble. Snacking kind of trouble. And I don’t mean the good kind of snacking. A couple of cheese and crackers here, a handful of chips there. [...]

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Farro Salad Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Cashews

Feb 28, 2013

This robust whole grain salad incorporates slightly chewy farro with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews and a light lemon dressing. “Farro?! What’s that?” inquired my boys. I know, I know. First it was quinoa, then it was barley, and now I’m pushing this new whole grain on them. Well, it’s not actually new. In fact, [...]

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Low-Fat Salmon Salad Sandwich Recipe with Capers

Feb 15, 2013

This low-fat salmon salad sandwich recipe with capers is a quick and easy lunch option that will help you stick to your healthy eating goals. When I wrote about My Health and Weight Loss Journey: Before & After Photos, I got into the nitty gritty about my exercise routine and daily meals. Lunch is a [...]

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Warm Bourbon Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon & Avocado

Feb 8, 2013

Warm Bourbon Spinach Salad Recipe with Roasted Red Peppers

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a spinach salad tossed with a bourbon dressing, and topped with avocado and bacon. If you can’t be at Mardi Gras in person, you might as well douse your salad in bourbon. Now, I know this isn’t traditional Mardi Gras-esque food. It’s not gumbo, jambalaya or etouffée, and there’s not even [...]

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Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe with Peppers, Carrots & Capers

Jan 18, 2013

I’ve always been a little perplexed by raw food restaurants. And entire menu made up of food that isn’t cooked? Really? And so I was somewhat mystified, but also intrigued when I saw this recipe, labeled Raw Cauliflower Couscous over at the Tasty Kitchen site. The first step in this salad recipe calls for grating [...]

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Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Pomegranate & Avocado

Jan 16, 2013

Chopped Kale Salad with Pomegranates & Avocado

It’s safe to say that this is one of the best salads I’ve ever made. I never really thought that I’d say that about raw chopped kale, but I am forever smitten with this dark leafy green. Add the pop and tang of pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado pieces, a bright lemon dressing and a smidgen [...]

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