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kiwi salad
beginner, Healthy, Salads, Summer, Superfood

Kiwi Salad with Cucumber and Mango

May 19, 2020

Recipe for a fresh and delicious kiwi salad (vegan and gluten free) Fruits are one of my favourite ingredients to add to a salad bowl.  Take for example the kiwis in this kiwi salad– It… [Continue Reading]

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Fast Day recipes, Salads, Summer, Vegan

Rainbow Salad – Asian Style and Vegan

August 27, 2019

This Rainbow Salad is my take on the Vietnamese style rice noodle salad. It has all the colours, textures and flavours of the Vietnamese salad, just no rice noodles. Vegetables like carrot, cucumber, bell peppers,… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Global Vegetarian, Salads, Summer, Vegan, VegProtein

Mango Cucumber Salad with Tofu in an Asian dressing

April 26, 2019

A summer-ready Mango Cucumber Salad that you will love   This is a very simple non-recipe that I did think twice, whether I should feature it in my blog at all!  The stand-out is not… [Continue Reading]

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easy, Gardening, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Summer, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Mor Keerai | Spinach Yogurt Stew – Summer Recipes

March 12, 2019

Mor Keerai is a fragrant stew / curry featuring spinach, yogurt and coconut that is best eaten with steaming hot rice! This is naturally gluten free, and makes a light summer meal. Tamil vegetarian cooking, like… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Healthy, Lunch, Meals in Bowls, Nutrition, Summer

Summer Meal Prep for Salads | Recipe for a summer salad

March 6, 2019

Let me tell you how I came about this idea for summer meal prep for salads… Today, I came back from my music class in time for lunch. There’s something about an hour of singing… [Continue Reading]

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indian salad platter
Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Rice, Salads, Summer, Vegan, Vegetables

Indian Salad Platter

September 4, 2018

Read this post to learn how to put together an Indian Salad Platter – colourful, delicious and healthy salad with all Indian ingredients. Are there salads in Indian cuisine? While there’s no concept of sitting down… [Continue Reading]

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mexican salad platter
beginner, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Healthy, Mexican Vegetarian, Salads, Summer

Rainbow Mexican Salad Platter

August 2, 2018

How to put together a stunning Rainbow Mexican Salad Platter After much love for the Watermelon Feta Salad Platter fit for a party, here’s my second one in the Salad Platter Series. (And, there’s more… [Continue Reading]

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lentil salad with feta
beginner, Diabetic friendly, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Lunch, Summer, Superfood, vegetarian

Lentil Salad with Feta + Lemon Turmeric Sunshine Dressing

July 30, 2018

Lentil Salad with Feta and a Lemon Turmeric Sunshine Dressing This post is all about how to take a very basic ingredient from your kitchen and turn it into a (healthy) gourmet salad. Are you… [Continue Reading]

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watermelon-feta-arugula-salad-platter
Appetizers, beginner, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Party dishes, Salads, Summer

Watermelon Feta Salad Platter

July 24, 2018

Watermelon Feta Salad Platter | Read my post to find out how to create a stunning watermelon feta salad platter fit for a party If you know me well, I do make a lot of salads… [Continue Reading]

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summer salads
Healthy, Lists, Salads, Summer

13 Best Ingredients for Summer Salads

June 28, 2018

Summer Salads : 13 Best Ingredients for Summer Salads with over 28 vegetarian recipes and ideas on how to use these ingredients Salads make the best summer meals. Sorry, I’m not giving you a chance… [Continue Reading]

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carrot coriander quinoa salad
beginner, Calorie counted, Diabetic friendly, Fast Day recipes, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lunch, Salads, Summer, Vegan

Skinny 5-Ingredient Carrot Coriander Quinoa Salad

April 4, 2018

This Carrot Coriander Quinoa Salad is inspired from Tabbouleh, the Middle Eastern salad made using couscous and a lot of fresh herbs. One serving of this salad is just 100 calories. If you follow me on… [Continue Reading]

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spiralized salad recipe
beginner, Calorie counted, Diabetic friendly, Easy Cooking, Fast Day recipes, Gadgets, Salads, Summer, Vegan, Vegetables

Spiralized Salad for Summer | Skinny Zoodle Salad

March 15, 2018

This skinny spiralized salad recipe made using zucchini, cucumber and carrots in a sharp mustard dressing, is just what I want to eat all summer. It is calorie counted and one serving is just 99 calories…. [Continue Reading]

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