Salads

bowl of mixed greens topped with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, and diced cucumbers
Keto/Low Carb, Recipes, Salads, Side with that?

HOUSE SALAD

Looking for the perfect starter or side dish? This restaurant-style House Salad is a fresh, simple option that pairs perfectly with any meal! Are you a French fries or house salad type of person when you go to a restaurant? You know—the classic sidekick that comes with pretty much any burger or sandwich on the […]

creamy balsamic dressing pouring into a bowl, bowl of lettuce in the background
Dip Dip Gourmet, Recipes, Salads

CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Looking for a salad dressing that’s healthy, easy, and actually tastes amazing? This Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing hits all the right notes—tangy, smooth, and totally crave-worthy. Not to sound bougie or anything, but I honestly can’t remember the last time I bought salad dressing or vinaigrette from the grocery store. Why? Well, the cheap ones […]

bowl of iceberg lettuce salad with spices
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ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD

Fresh, crisp, and effortlessly delicious! This Iceberg Lettuce Salad is thinly shredded and dressed with olive oil, salt, and oregano for the perfect light and flavourful side dish. It’s simple, refreshing, and ready in minutes! Ok, guys, this might just be the easiest recipe I’ve ever posted on this blog. You only need four super […]

pastina salad on a plate
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PASTINA SALAD

This Creamy Lemon Herb Pastina Salad is the ultimate summer side dish! Light, fresh, and packed with flavour, it’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or meal prep. This time of year is always so funny for me. Growing up in Ontario and being born at the end of March, I’ve had more slushy, snowy, cold, and […]

hand holding a bowl of dill pickle pasta salad with chopped fresh dill, pickles, cubed cheddar cheese, and onions
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DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD

If you love pickles, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is about to be your new favourite side dish! It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with crunchy pickles and fresh dill in every bite. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my almost 34 years of living (especially after working in a restaurant for most of them…), […]

burrito bowl with chicken, black beans, corn, lime, cherry tomatoes, red onion, guac, greek yogurt
Meaty Mains, Recipes, Salads

LOADED HEALTHY BURRITO BOWL

Craving a flavourful, filling meal that’s both healthy and satisfying? This homemade Burrito Bowl is packed with vibrant ingredients, making it the perfect choice for a quick, customizable dish that hits all the right notes! I used to work at a busy restaurant in downtown Toronto for several years – right across the street from […]

sliced red onions, fresh chopped basil, mini mozzarella cheese balls, and quartered tomatoes unmixed in a bowl
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TOMATO AND FRESH BASIL SALAD

Looking for a quick, refreshing dish that screams summer? This Tomato and Fresh Basil Salad with Red Onions and Mozzarella Cheese Balls is a light, vibrant burst of flavour that’s perfect for any meal—fresh, simple, and seriously delicious! Blame it on the Italian in me but for as long as I can remember, I’ve always […]

sliced tuna on a bed of greens with jalapeno and edamame, avocado and jar of dressing in the background
Keto/Low Carb, Meaty Mains, Recipes, Salads

AHI TUNA SALAD

If you’re in the mood for a salad that’s anything but boring, you’ve gotta try this Ahi tuna salad. It’s packed with flavour, loaded with fresh ingredients, and seriously satisfying! If you’re a fan of tuna steaks (I mean, how can you not be?!) then you have to try this fresh and flavourful Ahi tuna […]

layered vinaigrette in a jar with fresh herbs, bowl of citrus peels and salad in the background
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CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Get ready to fall in love with leafy greens all over again—this homemade Citrus Vinaigrette is about to be your new go-to dressing! It’s tangy, fresh, and has just the right amount of zest to make any salad pop. What do you think of when you think of a crazy cat lady? Well picture that […]

bright yellow salad dressing in a bowl with a spoon, bowl of salad in the background
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HONEY AND DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Level up your salad game with this quick and easy Honey and Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette. It’s super light, refreshing, delicious, and comes together in just a few minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always LOVED salads. I’ve never understood people who say that they […]