I have tomatoes and watermelon both growing in my garden. I can’t wait to give this recipe from LiveStrong.com a try with some of my fresh from the garden heirloom tomatoes. I have several varieties and colors growing, I think they would make a fun and interesting salad.
I love cilantro, pair it with the sunny tomato flavor, and the sweet flavor of watermelon, and it’s sure to be a hit. This salad will make a wonderful side dish to a meal made on the grill, and you don’t have to cook anything. Throw it together at the last minute and …read more

Last night, I was Facebooking and my friend, Diane put up a recipe for Miso Salad. The recipe has a few of my favorite ingredients in it – Avocados and Edamame. It sounded so good, that I asked if I could share it with you readers. She said sure and explained that she couldn’t remember where she originally found the recipe idea, but that over time she’d adapted it to the measurements and ingredients below.
I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Diane again through Facebook. We went to school together (7-9th grades) until I moved to Southern California to live with my …read more

Salads don’t have to be boring – there’s no reason at all you should stick with plain old lettuce and carrots to create a light meal. Here are two delicious recipes perfect for making the most of fresh seafood and other healthy ‘good for you’ ingredients. Developed by Chef Owen Tilley. Executive Chef and Director of Culinary, at Nova Scotia’s High Liner Foods, each recipe incorporates seafood into the salad for a fresh taste that will fill you up and of course…tastes fantastic.
Seared Scallop and Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
12 large sea scallops
3 cups cooked Quinoa
½ garlic clove, minced
1 medium cucumber, peeled, diced
1 …read more