Tag: salad

Tangy artichoke and pomegranate quinoa salad {vegan + gluten free}

Tangy artichoke and pomegranate quinoa salad {vegan + gluten free}

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) Happy Monday! What are your favorite winter veggies? Mine must be kale/cavolo nero and artichokes. Even though artichokes take some time to clean (really just a few minutes plus you need to be careful with the thorns!!) they are […]

Orange and mint-marinated quinoa + steamed vegetables {vegan + gluten free}

Orange and mint-marinated quinoa + steamed vegetables {vegan + gluten free}

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) Happy Monday folks! I hope everyone is well rested after all these holidays (at least in Italy). I know I am, I also “stopped” eating (huge meals) on Jan 1st and even started a new diet! That is – […]

Summer salad with quinoa and grilled peaches {vegan + gluten free}

Summer salad with quinoa and grilled peaches {vegan + gluten free}

 (cliccate qui per la versione italiana) During the summer months, when I really don’t feel like cooking at all, I like making big salads putting together whatever is available from the daily fresh produce markets – or, if I’m extra lazy, whatever I have in […]

Pearl barley salad with fresh fava beans, strawberries and a sweet tahini dressing {vegan}

Pearl barley salad with fresh fava beans, strawberries and a sweet tahini dressing {vegan}

(cliccate qui per la versione italiana) This is a very fresh dish with ingredients that you can easily find all spring through early summer. I often like incorporating fruits in salads, especially if it’s super hot outside! Fava beans, also known by a myriad of […]