This delicious and very easy salad makes an easy start to a light dinner. I made (vegan friendly cheeze) quesadillas to go with the salad. Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn and Pepper Salad Ingredients: Dressing - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper… Continue reading Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn and Pepper Salad
Category: Lunch
BLT Pasta Salad
On the birthday theme my brother and I got talking this past week about a deli salad that was sold for a couple of years at a grocery store when I lived on the Island (where my brother still resides). It was a neat salad: bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and pasta and of course a ton… Continue reading BLT Pasta Salad
Brown Rice and Pinto Beans – a bit different
Originally this was supposed to be a cold salad. I went to taste it before serving and it was just not working. So I thought about it and wondered if pan frying it would help and it did, it was easy and delicious for a recent lunch. No photo, we were hungry! Pan Fried Brown… Continue reading Brown Rice and Pinto Beans – a bit different
Quinoa and Black Bean Pilaf
Last night's side dish was an easy pilaf, though it could have easily been a main dish. Hearty, filling and delicious! If I were to make this a main dish I would dice up a ripe avocado on top right before serving. Quinoa and Black Bean Pilaf Ingredients: 1 cup organic quinoa 2 cups lower… Continue reading Quinoa and Black Bean Pilaf