Salads

Arugula, Corn, Egg and Bean Salad

26 comments June 9, 2010

I made this Corn, Egg and Bean Salad for lunch last week and it was simple, filling, and very tasty! This salad makes a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or pork, but it’s also substantial enough to stand alone. Either way, be sure to have a loaf of crusty bread alongside. Buen provecho!

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Mixed Bean Salad with Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato

20 comments June 2, 2010

Today I want to share with you another yummy salad that I made myself for lunch this week. It was fresh, quick and delicious! For a vegetarian version just omit the shrimp. Layers of flavors from fresh ingredients makes this salad a spring standout. Buen provecho!

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Pasta and Chickpea Salad (Ensalada de Pasta y Garbanzo)

20 comments May 27, 2010

My lunches have changed since moving to the US, obviously, as I live a different life, in a different country. Growing up my mom always made a good lunch. Everytime we came home from school, lunch was waiting for us at the table. She usually made soup, salad, fresh fruit juice and a main dish. [...]

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Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Asparagus

23 comments May 12, 2010

I made another yummy salad for lunch two weeks ago while my sister was visiting. This pasta salad is simple, filling, and very tasty! We absolutely loved it. Enjoy!

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Simple Orzo and Feta Salad

21 comments May 4, 2010

The days have been sunny and hot around here lately and not yet too humid. Wonderful days to be outside and enjoy a delicious, light salad with plenty of fresh colorful ingredients, like this Orzo and Feta Salad. This dish makes excellent summer food, ideal as part of a casual lunch or even packed for [...]

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Fresh Green Salad with Lime-Lemon dressing

25 comments April 14, 2010

This green salad is simple and quick to prepare. Save the recipe for the hot  summer days ahead when you don’t want to touch the stove You’ll thank me for it later! The recipe here is only a guideline. I am sure you don’t  need a recipe. The key is to use fresh ingredients. Enjoy!

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Potato, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

28 comments April 8, 2010

Four ripe avocados were in the basket in my kitchen for two days while I was trying to figure out what to make with them. I eat so many avocados that sometimes I don’t know how to eat them in a different way. So I decided to make a Potato, Avocado and Shrimp Salad and [...]

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