Coleslaw with Carrots and Greens Onions

Coleslaw with Carrots and Green Onions.

I am not a huge fan of coleslaw. Most of the time restaurants serve it with tons of mayonnaise, and the pre-packed bag mixes offered in stores are such a sad excuse for a coleslaw. So, give this recipe a try. It is crispy and sweet - just what I imagine when I think of coleslaw.

Fridge Empty? Do what we do and 'Scrap It'!

I pick up my CSA box on Tuesday afternoons. On my way back I stop at the store and get the rest of my groceries, which means that on Monday nights the fridge is just about empty with the exception of a few random vegetables. On those days we 'scrap it'.

A simple salad made with red peppers, cucumber, celery, carrots and Feta.

Even if it looks like there is nothing to eat - there is. It took me a few years to get is all figured out, but I could have defrosted some chicken and made a stir-fry, chicken meatballs (thanks to my FGA) in marinara sauce with whole wheat pasta, or broiled chicken breast with a salad of course. But since it was late already and I did not feel like defrosting and 'cooking' I just made a veggie salad with feta, my Basic-8 dressing and whole wheat crisps with cheese and tomato. Perfect for a non-cooking, meat-free, quick and healthy dinner.

Veggie salad and whole wheat crisps with cheese and tomato.

Question: What's on your plate when you 'scrapt it'?

Mixed Greens and Vegetable Salad

I guess I'd call this my 'staple' salad: Basic-8 dressing, mixed greens, a few vegetables and a sprinkle of nuts and seeds. It is such a basic but delicious salad - you can serve it with anything. And whatever veggies you have slice them in the salad. Just don't over do it - a little bit does the trick.

Mixed Greens Salad with Vegetables - this salad goes great with anything!