Browsing Category SALADS
Anita’s Summer Tuna Salad
Ingredients
20 ounces canned tuna in olive oil
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
10-15 Kalamata Olives, pitted
3 Persian cucumbers in rounds, diced
1 ripe avocado, diced
fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon grated onion
1 Tablespoon of balsamic glaze
1 teaspoon capers, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
juice of a lemon
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic glaze, minced capers, chopped fresh oregano leaves, and grated onion. Add in tuna. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Incorporate olives, avocado and cucumbers. Extra squeeze of a lemon over the top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Anita’s Delicious Grilled Steak Spinach Salad with Homemade Soy Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD:
2-3 cups Baby Spinach Fresh Leaves
2 carrots, sliced and grilled
1/3 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon soya sauce
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey
FOR THE STEAK:
1 pound Flank steak or skirt steak
Salt and Pepper to seasoned
1 teaspoon Pomegranate Molasses
2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preparation
- Dry Steak with paper towels. Place steak in a large bowl to marinate for about 35 to 40 minutes with salt, freshly ground black pepper, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill steak for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place steak on a cutting board, cover with foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut into strips. Set aside.
- Place spinach leaves in a large salad bowl. Arrange grilled carrots all around.
- In a medium bowl, combine fresh ginger, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, soya sauce, mayonnaise, and honey.
- Drizzle enough dressing over salad. Enjoy!
Anita’s Light and Delicious Tuna-Stuffed Tomato
So flavorful, healthier and perfect as a summer side dish. Enjoy!
Ingredients
3 5-ounces cans white albacore tuna in water, drained
1/2 red onion, finely minced
3 celery stalks, finely minced
2 Tablespoon of caper brine
1 Tablespoon of capers, minced
1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons of Plain Yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Use a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt, caper brine, salt and pepper.
- Add the drained tuna, celery, capers, and red onions. Stir until well combined.
- Serve inside a beefy big tomato, make it in an Olive bread (see my site for recipe) sandwich, tuna melt or enjoy on its own over a healthy delicious spinach salad with balsamic glaze.
Anita’s Light and Easy Apple-Raisin Coleslaw Salad
Ingredients
1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, diced
2 green apples (Granny Smith), sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Using a large bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and sugar. Whisk well.
- Add coleslaw and toss to combine. Seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Incorporate carrots, apples and raisins. Toss to combine and place covered in refrigerator for at least one hour. Enjoy!
Anita’s Healthy and Delicious No-Mayo Tuna Salad Wrap
Ingredients
2- 6 ounces solid white tuna canned, in water
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
1/4 cup cranberries, dried
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil
4 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
zest of a lemon
5-6 Butter Lettuce Leaves, rinsed and dry
2 Tablespoon of Balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper To Taste
Preparation
1. Drain Tuna cans and place into a bowl.
2. Add diced tomatoes, diced avocado. Seasoned with salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle over olive oil and lemon juice. Add zest of a lemon. Combine all ingredients. Add dried cranberries.
4. Rinse butter lettuce and arrange them over a serving plate. Place mixed tuna in middle. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Wrap and enjoy!
Anita’s kids Favorite Quinoa Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1 cup tricolor Quinoa, uncooked rinsed in colander
2 cups water or vegetable broth
4-5 Persian cucumbers, unpeeled
3 cups kale, finely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 apple, small diced
1 avocado, small diced
1 cup black olives, pitted and diced
Raspberry Vinaigrette
4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoon raspberry vinegar
2 Tablespoon pomegranate glaze
2 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- In a medium sauce pan, place 2 cups of water or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add washed and rinsed quinoa, stir.
Reduce heat to low and let it simmer covered until water is absorbed for about 15 minutes or till quinoa is completely cooked. Set aside uncovered.
2. In a large serving bowl, place all ingredients of vinaigrette and whisk until all blended. Add chopped kale and let it sit on top of vinaigrette to softened for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add cool quinoa.
4. Prep rest of your ingredients. 
5. Incorporate diced cucumbers, diced apples, golden raisins, dried cranberries, and black olives.
6. Combine quinoa, with all added ingredients and vinaigrette until well mixed. Incorporate gently diced avocados. Chill combined quinoa in refrigerator for about one hour so all flavors will marry together. Ready to serve. One of my kids and myself healthy and delicious favorite salad . Enjoy!
Anita’s No Mayo Coleslaw with Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
3 Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 Pound green cabbage, shredded
2 Carrots, peeled and shredded
1 cup raisins
1 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Grape seeds Oil
1 teaspoon of soya sauce
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
Preparation
- Whisk together in a large bowl apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, grape seed oil, lemon juice, sugar, grated fresh ginger, and soya sauce.
- Incorporate shredded green cabbage, shredded chicken, shredded carrots, parsley and raisins. Stir well until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Best placed into refrigerator for at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Enjoy!
Anita’s Refreshing Watermelon Caprese Bites
Watermelon Caprese Bites! A perfect combination of sweet juicy watermelon, salty feta cheese with a refreshing mint flavor over a delicious reduced balsamic vinegar glaze. Cool your hot summer down!
Ingredients
Watermelon cut into cubes or use your favorite shapes using a cookie cutter. (like the flower shape I used on my picture).
Feta cheese
Fresh Mint
Reduced Balsamic Vinegar Recipe:
Place 1/2 cup of Balsamic Vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vinegar has reduced.
Arrange by drizzling some of the balsamic glaze over a serving dish, placing your cut flowers watermelon over. Locate a fresh mint leaf in the center. Place cheese in the center. Enjoy!
Anita’s Rustic Caesar Salad
“Enjoy a very traditional and delicious salad with a fresh homemade mayonnaise and crispy croutons”.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 egg fresh yolk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon mustard
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 anchovy fillets, mashed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large Romaine lettuce head
Grated Pecorino Cheese
*Homemade Croutons
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, whisk together fresh A or AA egg yolk, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and anchovies.
2. Whisk in slowly olive oil till all ingredients are well combined.
3. Drizzle dressing over chopped lettuce or lettuce leaves as on my picture. Sprinkle with grated pecorino Romano cheese, crushed fresh ground pepper and croutons.
Homemade Croutons
1. Heat oven at 350 grades Fahrenheit.
2. Cut any left over bread or plain bagel in small cubes.
3. Place in a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with garlic powder and parmesan cheese. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Spinach Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 Pound fresh spinach
¾ Cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Teaspoon classic glaze balsamic vinegar
2 Teaspoon honey dijon mustard
¾ Teaspoon salt
¾ Teaspoon black pepper
Juice of half lemon
Add avocados for a buttery taste
Preparation:
1. Mix lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl
2. Whisk in olive oil slowly
3. Add spinach and toss
4. Add avocado on top
Enjoy!
