Category: Salads

Greek Spinach-Kale Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing

  I am always up for a great green salad, especially one like this Greek spinach kale salad with a few non-Greek additions, like edamame and lime! The honey adds a nice touch to the dressing and the salad is packed with fiber, filling, refreshing and perfect for any day of the week.

Quinoa With Corn Salad And Pistachios

  THE IMPORTANCE OF HERBS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: Herbs are widely used in the Mediterranean Diet. They are used not only as flavor enhancers but also because of their medicinal properties. The contribution of the traditional herbs of the region to good health is indeed incredible. Herbs such as parsley, oregano, rosemary and, thyme, […]

Cauliflower Salad With Cabbage, Kiwi, Tomatoes, And Sprouts

  KIWI NUTRITION FACTS: Kiwis are a great source of vitamin C, an effective antioxidant in the body, protecting cells against oxidative destruction. It’s also involved in immune function. Kiwis also contain a host of other nutrients and vitamins, including potassium, copper, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin E. Kiwis are low in calories, protein, and […]

Arugula Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Beets, Feta & Walnuts

  A Greek salad can be many things, and this arugula salad is a delicious cool weather treat, especially when winter squashes are in season. You can swap out the butternut for calabasa or delicata, or any other yellow squash of your liking. Experiment! You can also swap out the greens. This would be equally […]

Grilled Apricot And Zucchini Salad With Halloumi And Mustard Dressing

  HOW TO KEEP YOUR GRILL PAN IN A GREAT SHAPE: Many different cookware items, from frying pans and woks to skillets and grill pans, need to be seasoned (also known as ‘curing’) before use, protecting them from rust and giving them a coating that prevents food from sticking. You don’t need much, just a […]

Wheatberry Salad With Pomegranate And Apple

  WHEATBERRY NUTRITION: Wheat berries are a whole grain, nutrient-dense food. Whole grains are high in fiber and essential nutrients, such as iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins. Whea tberries may protect from cancer, prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke, reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, help reduce bad cholesterol and improve digestive health.

Wheat Salad With Sundried Tomatoes, Dodoni Feta And Herbs

  I love a great, hearty Greek salad that can double as a main course. I created this recipe for a wheat salad with sundried tomatoes, Dodoni Feta, and herbs with that in mind, using My Greek Table season 4 sponsor’s Dodoni Greek feta. It speaks to the medley of Mediterranean diet ingredients that are […]

Roasted Savoy Cabbage With Pomegranate And Herbs

  I just love this Greek recipe for Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Pomegranates and Herbs because it speaks to the kind of cooking I like to do most: to take everyday Greek diet ingredients and breathe new life into them with simple but creative preparations. Cabbage is one of the most important vegetables in the […]

Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Tangerines, Figs and Nuts

  This black eyed pea salad with tangerines, figs and nuts brings together the whole Greek diet and a long list of Mediterranean diet ingredients into one delicious, colorful, easy salad. The super foods episode on season 4 of My Greek Table speaks to the huge variety of everyday foods that are Greek, delicious and […]

Mexican Quinoa Salad with beans, corn, and cilantro

  HOW TO CLEAN AN AVOCADO Make sure you wash your avocados before slicing them open. To cut them open and into slices: Slice down the center lengthwise with a sharp knife. Slice until the knife reaches the pit. With a steady knife, slowly turn the avocado. Your knife should cut the peel and the […]