Salads & Sides
Four Favorite Winter Soups and Stews
December 20, 2012
by Optimum Wellness
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There’s nothing like hot soup on a cold winter day. Here are a few of our favorites.
Broccoli Slaw
October 10, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 4
1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 tablespoon salt
1 cup broccoli slaw
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
In a bowl, combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil and sugar. Add broccoli slaw and shredded carrots, cilantro and mint; toss and set aside.
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Brussels Sprouts and Fingerling Potatoes
October 10, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Delicious and healthy with just enough spice.
Kalebanzo Soup
September 18, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
You can easily make this dish vegan by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth and omitting the chicken sausage or substituting with a soy-based sausage.
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
August 7, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Halloumi cheese originated in Cyprus. It is a salty cheese traditionally made from sheep’s milk. It is usually fried or grilled and can be served alongside vegetables, grilled bread or even watermelon, as it is often served in Cyprus during warmer weather.
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint
July 11, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
The perfect answer to summer!
Grilled Corn with Spicy Butter
June 14, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 4
4 each fresh organic corn, shucked
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile canned in adobo, finely chopped (remove any seeds)
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 dash sea salt
1/4 teaspoon lime zest
Wrap shucked corn in heavy duty aluminum foil and grill over high heat turning frequently to avoid burning the kernels (approximately 1 minute per turn for [...]
Arugula Salad with Roasted (Grilled) Beets, Grilled Apricots and Burrata Cheese
June 14, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
A similar salad first inspired us last summer when we spent time in Venice Beach, California. The grilled apricots are so delicious. For an extra indulgence, feel free to wrap the apricots and burrata cheese with prosciutto.
Serves 4
4 medium beets, well washed (have aluminum foil and cooking spray on hand)
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons [...]
Baby Bok Choy Salad
May 14, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 4
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 tablespoon wheat free tamari soy sauce
3 bunches bok choy, cleaned and sliced (about 6 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup shredded carrots
8 ounces cooked chicken breast half, chopped (2 ounces/serving)
Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar and tamari.
Combine bok choy, [...]
“Greenoa”
April 18, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Here’s one the easiest recipes on the planet.
Serves 4
1 cup quinoa – well rinsed and drained
2 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt (add to water for cooking quinoa)
2 tablespoons basil or cilantro pesto
In a medium size saucepan combine the quinoa with the salted water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and [...]
