Caprese salad traditionally consists of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. This version adds fresh arugula to lighten things up.
Yield: Serves 8.
Tags: Quick, Vegetarian
Sweet and sticky apricot jam is an ideal addition to this easy homemade barbecue sauce. Brush it on chicken or ribs before grilling or, smear it on a hamburger bun in place of ketchup.
Yield: Serves 6.
Tags: Flourless
A wheat berry is just a fancier name for a hulled wheat kernel. Once cooked you can use them in salads the same way you may use barley, quinoa, or rice. This dish uses red spring wheat berries, which is the most popular variety of wheat grown in Western Canada. If you can’t find red spring wheat berries, other wheat varieties can be substituted in.
Yield: Makes 10 cups.
Tags: Dairy-Free
Use pearl barley for this hardy picnic salad. Full of tomatoes, snow peas, feta cheese and fresh herbs, it’s a great dish to bring to a potluck or barbecue.
Yield: Makes 7 cups.
Tags: Vegetarian
This filling salad is full of fibre-packed black beans and pearl barley. Rounded out with corn, bell peppers and a creamy yogurt dressing, serve this healthy dish as a lunchtime entrée or a cold side dish.
Yield: Serves 4.
Pearl barley is polished to remove the bran of the grain, giving it a smooth and creamy texture. This dish pairs pearl barley with corn for a fresh and tasty salad.
Tags: Vegan, Low Sugar
This crunchy coleslaw is packed with extra veggies and serves as a great side dish for an Asian-inspired meal. Flavoured with sesame seeds and rice vinegar, it’s also a low-fat alternative to traditional creamy coleslaw.
Tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Kale is hardy enough to stand up to a powerful dressing. Sambal oelek (an Indonesian chile sauce), fresh ginger and peanut butter dress up kale, carrots and beats in a rich and flavourful salad.
Yield: Serves 10
Wild rice makes for an easily transportable picnic salad or potluck side dish. This salad has some extra kick thanks to a soy wasabi dressing.
Spelt is a nutritious whole grain with a nice bite and a pleasantly nutty flavour. It takes a while to cook, but once you combine it with this Asian-inspired ginger sesame dressing we think you’ll find it’s worth the effort.