Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es
I used the small, green Lentils du Puy but you could use the larger tan lentils, or even the tiny, black, Beluga lentils.
We normally think of spinach as a spring green but it's also widely available in the fall when the temps cool down.
Fresh green beans and yellow tomatoes make a colorful summer pasta salad
The best thing about salads is, like soups, you can add almost anything.
Add a salad for a summer lunch, grill some chicken to serve it for dinner or slice it in thin wedges for a contribution to a pot luck.
The chicken & vegetables are warm in this salad - only because they're cooked at the last minute.
This could be a lunch salad but we had it as a side dish with barbecued chicken.
We like to add couscous or rice to salads to make a hearty salad for a complete meal.
Serve this is a first course or, add a cup of soup for a light lunch or supper.
I love using a bit of Greek yogurt to 'stretch' the pesto sauce.
I turned my favorite summer starter into a pasta salad! Best of both worlds.