This tahini pasta salad with grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, radishes, arugula, and mint is loaded with bright and fresh flavors and a creamy tahini dressing, making it a delicious vegetarian lunch or potluck side dish. I’m always looking for do-it-all dishes—ones that travel well for picnics or potlucks but […]
Teeming with fresh herbs, bright lemon, tangy feta, crunchy salted pistachios, artichoke hearts, and tender asparagus, this orzo salad is the perfect spring side dish. Salads of all kinds are my jam. From grain salads like my healthy quinoa salad and potato salads like my Greek potato salad to pasta varieties like this Nicoise pasta […]
This simple toast stacked with protein from ricotta cheese, hard-boiled egg, and smoked salmon makes for a supreme breakfast, brunch, lunch, or snack. This ricotta toast is an all-star treat for me. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or when the lunch hangrys hit, its balanced flavor totally delivers. Herby ricotta gets […]
This Mediterranean-inspired Swiss chard and chickpeas recipe is packed with nutrition for a quick-cooked side dish that goes with just about everything. One of the most oft-repeated requests I receive is to share more easy side dishes. Like my Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, Roasted Asparagus, and Easy 5-Minute Parmesan Zucchini, this Mediterranean-influenced leafy greens […]
This Mediterranean tuna salad comes together in 10 minutes or less, is made with simple pantry staples, and is full of bright Mediterranean flavor for a fresh and filling but light lunch. When it comes to sandwiches, I’m a tuna salad devotee through and through (extra pickles and potato chips, please!). Tasty as […]
This easy balsamic vinaigrette recipe has just 6 ingredients and is the best balsamic vinaigrette recipe, perfect for salads, pasta salads, marinades, and more. There are only a handful of recipes I’ve committed to memory, most of which are salad dressings. It’s so helpful to have at least one or […]
