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RED CABBAGE JICAMA SALAD

April 11, 2017 By Homa

Red Cabbage Jicama Salad, topped with oven blistered tomatoes is quick and simple to prepare. It is a lovely salad by itself with a crusty bread, but it also makes a delicious and healthy side dish for barbecued or broiled meat recipes. The peppery flavor of red cabbage pairs nicely with the crunchy sweetness of…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Red Cabbage and Jicama Salad, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cilantro, fresh herbs, grape tomatoes, olive oil, oven blistered tomatoes, water cress

CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD

November 2, 2016 By Homa

This Chicken and Grape Salad is one of my go to recipes for holiday dinners, potluck parties, or when I am craving a wholesome power lunch. It is a light and healthy salad packed with flavor, crunch, sweetness, protein, fiber and antioxidants. During the busy holiday season all of us are guilty of getting wrapped…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Chicken and Grape Salad, Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes Tagged With: capers, holiday meals, pepperoncini peppers, rotisserie chicken, salads, walnuts

SALAD OLIVIEH | PERSIAN CHICKEN SALAD

September 15, 2016 By Homa

Salad Olivieh is the Persian version of chicken salad and potato salad, rolled into one amazing dish that is loved by most who try it.  My early memories of enjoying this very popular Iranian food go back to my childhood. Those who remember “frooshgah Ferdosi” on Fersodi Avenue (the first large department store in Tehran),…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipe, Salad Olivieh, Salads & Dressings, Sandwiches, Side Dishes Tagged With: French baguette, kalamata olives, picnic, sabzi khordan

SABZI KHORDAN سبزی خوردن

February 28, 2016 By Homa

If you are familiar with Persian food or have Persian friends you know what Sabzi Khordan is. You must have at least tried it or are interested in trying it? Sabzi means herbs, Khordan is a verb and it means to eat, but when you put them together it means fresh herbs that Persians love to…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sabzi Khordan, Salads & Dressings Tagged With: feta cheese, fresh herbs, grow your own herbs, sangak, walnuts

THREE BEAN CITRUS SALAD

February 23, 2016 By Homa

Three Bean Citrus Salad is simple, healthy and very refreshing and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.  I have used Romaine lettuce beans, sliced tangerines and oranges, precooked sausage and herbs in my Three Bean Citrus Salad.  This salad is too flavorful to be covered with a heavy dressing so I have used…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Three Bean Citrus Salad Tagged With: citrus fruit, fresh herbs, home cooked beans, legumes, nectarines, olive oil, simple vinaigrette

CREAMY COLESLAW | SALAD KALAM سالاد کلم

August 25, 2015 By Homa

When my daughter was very little she had her likes and dislikes of the vegetables. Like most moms I did my best to introduce a variety of fresh vegetables to her gradually and in subtle ways. I wanted her to grow up eating and appreciating all the fresh and delicious vegetable and gradually build healthy…

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Filed Under: Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: BBQ, cabbage, cream sauce, shallots

BLACK BEAN CORN SALSA

May 5, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m sharing my recipe for Black Bean and Corn Salsa that can be prepared in only minutes and though chilling makes all the flavors infuse better, it is not an absolute necessity if you’re in a hurry, it is still going to taste amazing. I love how colorful and festive Mexican food is and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Mexican Food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cinco de mayo, fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice, home cooked beans, Mexican food, super bowl

LABOO | BEETS IN SYRUP

December 13, 2014 By Homa

This is a recipe for Laboo (labu), or Beets in Syrup.  Steaming hot, sweet beets are a favorite street food in Iran during fall and winter; beets are sold in every street corner in wheeled carts (gari) by the street vendors.  Beets are one of the most nutritious vegetables that have detoxifying properties as well…

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Filed Under: Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: beet greens, Iran street food, iron, super foods

EGGS AND RED BEAN SALAD

November 18, 2014 By Homa

  This Egg and Bean salad is a perfect lunch salad that is very healthy and easy to put together. With a little planning you can have the ingredients ready in your refrigerator ahead of time and just toss them together for a quick and nutritious lunch. The Egg and Bean Salad is loaded with…

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Filed Under: Azeri food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, hard boiled eggs, home cooked beans, lunch, Romaine, simple vinaigrette

POTATO DILL SALAD

October 22, 2014 By Homa

This refreshing and simple Potato Dill Salad is made with steamed new potatoes, sliced onions and fresh dill.  A simple vinaigrette is all that is needed to bring out the wonderful flavors in this salad.  The Potato Dill Salad is good with fresh or dried dill. You can find fresh dill in most grocery stores…

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Filed Under: Potato dill salad, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dill, new potatoes, No mayonnaise

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