• Zucchini Corn Salad with Herby Dressing
    SALADS

    Zucchini Corn Salad with Herby Dressing

    This simple Zucchini Corn Salad with Herby Dressing was what I came up with today in an attempt to use up some zucchini we had in the fridge. It would be a great salad for the end of summer when everyone is trying to find ways to use up plentiful amounts of zucchini. This would be great too topped with a few pistachio nuts if you have some. I didn’t today and since I’m trying not to always be running back and forth to the grocery store these days, I decided to go without. You could leave the vegetables raw for this, but I decided to roast the zucchini a…

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    Greek Salad with Crispy Feta Croutons

    Who doesn’t love a greek salad, better yet one with crispy fried feta croutons! The weather is finally warming up in here in Calgary for a much-needed break from winter. Spring has me craving dishes that are a bit lighter and fresh. Of course, healthy salads are great, but a little indulgence is still delicious and these crispy feta croutons fit the bill. This greek salad is a mixture of the traditional veggies typically used for this dish. Cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion and a bit of flat-leaf parsley thrown into the mix. For the dressing, a simple mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, oregano…