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…
CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD
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…
SALAD OLIVIEH | PERSIAN CHICKEN SALAD
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),…
SABZI KHORDAN سبزی خوردن
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…
THREE BEAN CITRUS SALAD
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…
CREAMY COLESLAW | SALAD KALAM سالاد کلم
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…
BLACK BEAN CORN SALSA
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…
LABOO | BEETS IN SYRUP
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…
EGGS AND RED BEAN SALAD
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…
POTATO DILL SALAD
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…