A veritable symphony of flavors, – sweet, sour, citrusy, tangy, bitter, nutty, and salty – this simple orange salad is a prelude to my Mediterranean inspired dinner. You will revel in the simplicity of this refreshing alternative to plain green salad. Orange slices arranged on a bed of slightly bitter curly frisée topped with creamy, tangy goat cheese and slivered pistachios. This summery salad is so easy. All you need is to drizzle my artSAVOR 75 Champagne vinaigrette for the crowning crescendo to this savory concerto.

Watermelon, Persian Honeydew, Watercress & Grilled Little Gems

Watermelon salads make regular appearances on my summer menus. I grew up eating watermelon with a touch of salt and love how the natural sweetness become savory. This was the origin of my many variations on a theme of summer melon salads. I started adding a splash lemon juice, then a sprinkle of Persian goat cheese, then Persian cucumber and then . . . as you can see from this recipe is expansive, creative and deliciously fun. Naturally, I brought this combination together my own signature flavors in a heavenly artSAVOR 75 vinaigrette.

SaladHomeira - artSAVOR creator/founderJune 21, 2020Cucumber, Onion, Relish, Sides, Condiment, Salads, R, Simple Summer Dinner - r, artSAVOR 75Comment

Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Sour Cherry Salad

Finally venturing out from quarantine to the Laguna Beach Farmers Market, I was like a kid in a candy store. Even though the market had fewer vendors sadly, I caught sight of this beautiful pile of bright and lovely brussels sprouts. They were so beautiful that I immediately envisioned a sweet, savory and tangy salad that would capitalize on their raw goodness. Normally I only prepare them in the fall and winter, but who says you can’t have a brussels sprouts salad in summer?

Forbidden Rice Salad

The combination of crunchy, nutty, chewy textures and sweet, salty, savory flavors with my artSAVOR 75 makes this simple colorful salad hard to resist. It is a great starter to your multi course dinner or adding some protein makes this a complete main course. To make it even simpler, you can add my artSAVOR 75 to your favorite store-bought vinaigrette. Always read the ingredients of what you buy readymade!

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderMay 9, 2018Forbidden Rice, SaladsComment

Pickled Persian Cucumber & Onion

We constantly search for flavors to indulge our palate and too often turn to the creamy richness offered by cheese and cream. This recipe is proof that you can delight the palate in other ways. From gravlax to fish, chicken and steak, this side with my Blend No.75 is a quick way to add crisp and bright flavor to your plate without much effort. The fresh, snap and crunch of the cucumber paired with the sliced onions, tomato and zing from the lemon and champagne vinegar hits the spot for a fresh side dish.

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderFebruary 7, 2018Cucumber, Onion, Relish, Sides, Condiment, SaladsComment

Mortadella Mini-Quiches on Baby Romaine Salad

In my quest to create a colorful light and healthy brunch salad, I created this dish combining quiche and salad! The result is exotic and interesting with layers of textures and flavors. The salad and quiche could be served separately, but together they create magical visual ecstasy and symphony of flavor. artSAVOR 75 brings it all together.

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderFebruary 5, 2018Mortadella, Quiche, Romaine, SaladsComment

Cambozola with Grapes and Bacon Salad

I constantly challenge myself to create new salads that are exotic and interesting with layers of textures and flavor. artSAVOR 75 brings together just a few ingredients to create a simple yet very sophisticated salad fit for elegant dining or everyday. The array of flavors and textures are delightful. This recipe makes an impressive cheese course finale to a multi-course dining experience.

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderJanuary 18, 2018Cambazola Cheese, Bacon, Grapes, Appetizer, Starters / Appetizers, SaladsComment

Iceberg "Steak" Salad

This simple, yet elegant salad offers an array of flavors and textures from smoky, savory and pungent to crunchy, nutty and creamy brought together by artSAVOR 75. It is a great prelude or grand finale to your simple or multi-course dinner. To make it even more effortless, you can add my magical artSAVOR 75 to your favorite store bought vinaigrette.

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderJanuary 5, 2018Salads

Gluten Free "Black Bean" Pasta Salad

I never see a reason to sacrifice flavor or texture and wonder how is it possible to make gluten free pasta that has the same delicious bite as wheat pasta. I was completely surprised to discover this penne pasta made from black beans is perfectly chewy and takes seasoning incredibly well. This beautiful and delicious salad has it all, from the right bite to the pasta, to artSAVOR 80 combined with creamy, pungent and crunch of the of the vegetables and cheese, all brought together with artSAVOR 75 vinaigrette. This simple healthy salad makes a delightful course to any dining experience.

artSAVOR 75, artSAVOR 80Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderJanuary 4, 2018Gluten Free, Black Bean Pasta, Pasta, SaladsComment

Grilled Romaine with Fennel & Celery Root

This salad brings together an amazing combination of aroma and flavor from the grill. artSAVOR 75 is the tie that binds this simple graceful salad and marries an array of tastes on your palate from smoky, perfumey licorice to savory and pungent. It is a great overture to any feast. Here's a great shortcut, add artSAVOR 75 to a high quality store bought vinaigrette and you will have a magical dressing that can be used in many ways.

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderDecember 1, 2017Romaine, Fennel, Celery Root, Grill, SaladsComment

Roasted Beet & Cauliflower Salad with Goat Cheese

This salad is a showstopper! If there is one thing I’m certain of, this salad will be well received as part of any menu - holiday feast or otherwise! This simple light recipe is vibrant with color and umami resulting from the brilliant combination of sweet, salty, nutty, bitter and sour flavors. This is a perfect prelude to holiday turkey!

artSAVOR 75Homeira - artSAVOR creator/founderNovember 19, 2017Beets, Cauliflower, Goat Cheese, Sides, Salads, Thanksgiving Feast 2018Comment

Persian Cucumber Salad

While I find onion a great flavoring vegetable, I don’t particularly find biting into raw pieces of it exciting or enjoyable in salads or any dish. My memories of eating this traditional Persian salad with cucumber, tomatoes and raw onion was to pick out the onion bits, while still enjoying the onion flavor that resulted from tossing the ingredients together. My taste memory recollections gave me the idea to recreate this traditional recipe without onion! Using artSAVOR 75 with it pungent, smoky flavor profile from leek, parsley and dill creates the perfectly balanced dish!

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