The classic Italian bread salad known as panzanella hinges on two things: really good bread and really ripe tomatoes. Recipe information Ingredients ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 lb. tomatoes (about 2 large or 1½ pints smaller varieties), trimmed and sliced or cut into wedges ¾ cup sliced unwaxed cucumber […]
Tag: HealthyLunchIdeas
Yogurt and Cucumber Soup
As the heat of the summer ramps up, this luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer that makes me feel like I’m taking a dip in the cold mountainous streams of northern Iran. It’s one of those dishes that is initially met with some skepticism […]
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a classic summer potluck side, but in my opinion, it deserves a refresh. That’s where this green goddess pasta salad comes in. It’s bright green with a zesty, super-fresh green goddess dressing and some extra veggies mixed in to make it feel more like a hearty salad than a pasta dish. Yields: […]
Greek Chicken With Tzatziki Wrap
This Greek chicken wrap is packed with juicy, marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy homemade tzatziki sauce made with protein-rich yogurt and fresh herbs. Wrapped in warm whole-wheat pita and finished with a sprinkle of feta and olives, this Greek chicken tzatziki wrap is an easy, high-protein lunch or dinner that doesn’t skimp on […]