salad – Page 2 – Strong Roots Nutrition

salad, side, spring, vegetable, vegetarian

August 19, 2015

Shaved asparagus salad

This beautiful and tasty recipe for a shaved asparagus salad is perfect for a summer picnic. I'm a little late in getting this out - I originally created this recipe when asparagus was in season at my local farmer's market, but it would still be delicious with late-season asparagus. It's lemony and super fresh-tasting with just the right amount of salty, cheesy punch. It takes a bit of patience to shred the asparagus with a vegetable peeler, but it seems to be the best way. My mandoline is usually stellar but didn't do a great job with this task. Th[...]

main dish, salad, side, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

February 4, 2015

Massaged kale winter salad with crunchy quinoa

Even for those who love a bowl of greens, sometimes it's just not appealing to eat salads in the winter. Generally speaking, when it's chilly outside we want a warming, hearty meal - not cold, light lettuce. This salad, however, is different. Using dense kale instead of crunchy romaine and topping with warm fried quinoa and shaved winter vegetables, this salad is perfectly winter-worthy and satisfying. Top with garlicky shredded chicken or glazed salmon, and you've got yourself a tasty winter salad. Few vegetables have taken the market by storm the way that ka[...]

favorites, salad, side, summer, vegetarian

August 4, 2014

Southwest quinoa salad

If you live in St. Louis, it's worth checking out the Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden: a summertime concert series within the rose gardens where picnics are encouraged. A fun event like this calls for a fun, packable menu like spicy black bean and corn patties with chipotle barbeque sauce, strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars, and southwest quinoa salad. This southwest quinoa salad is incredibly quick and easy to assemble, and the fresh lime juice and cilantro give intense fresh flavor that can't be beat. This is a dish th[...]

salad, side, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

July 14, 2014

Crispy kale salad with avocado and strawberries

I dreamed up this dish last summer when the farmer's markets in Denver were fantastic, and honestly, it's really delicious - the crunchy kale, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado all provide tons of flavor. I provided a dressing here that I think works well with the bold flavors, but feel free to try your own dressing based on your tastes. Summer is the time to get your fill of berries while the prices are low and the flavor is unbeatable! Kale chips are delicious, so a kale chip salad is an obvious next step. Crispy kale salad with avoc[...]

salad, side, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

July 7, 2014

Green on green salad

Spending time outdoors can be a great mood-booster. Try it sometime: take a barefoot walk around in the grass, lay on a blanket on the lawn, or cartwheel down a grassy hill. We know that spending time outdoors can have real health benefits, and being outside can give us perspective and remind us how big the world is outside of our busy and chaotic lives. This salad reminds me of the things I love about the outdoors: lush shades of green, a variety of shapes and textures, and sharp flavors and smells. Use whatever greens you like. The arugula and Tuscan[...]