taste this tuesday: mediterranean chicken wrap

I love Mediterranean eating. Everything is just so simple and fresh tasting. I can't wait to try this. Whole Living.

taste this tuesday: strawberry & mozzarella salad

One more excuse for me to eat mozzarella. This looks perfect for summer. Go. Food Network.

taste this tuesday: grilled eggplant & sweet pepper sandwiches

I love a good panini & I love sweet peppers. Here. Better Homes & Gardens via Recipes.com.

taste this tuesday: salmon salad with cheesy bread sticks

A+ for the salmon. Try this + six other delish salads that will fill & satisfy. Go. Fitness.

taste this tuesday: cobb salad with green goddess dressing

I love love love green goddess. And I've been searching for the right mixins to go with it. Finally found it. Try this and other super fast salads here.

taste this tuesday: grilled chicken & pineapple sandwiches

This reminds me of my fave from Shark's Cove Grill. I like the basil twist in this one. Get it here. Cooking Light.

my new fav salad

This is totally cleanse-worthy & delish. Mix a large or small handful [depending on your preferences] of each of the following in a ziploc bag: chopped white onion, tomato, black olives, spinach, chickpeas, grilled chicken & feta. Quick douse in olive oil + balsamic vinegar. Shake on a little salt. Grind in a little pepper. Shake it up & enjoy.

taste this tuesday: my favorite bruschetta

I love fresh tomatoes. This is one of my favorite dishes. And done with Whole Grain French Bread, it is hearty and satisfying. Did I mention this is also incredibly easy to make? This is my version of my mom's latest fave.   

6 ripe plum tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste [this is important]

1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread
olive oil to taste

1] Move oven rack to top position & preheat oven to 475 degrees.

2] Dice tomatoes. Mix tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic, garlic, basil, salt & pepper in a bowl.

3] Slice french bread into 1/4-1/2 in slices. Coat one side with olive oil. Place on cookie sheet and toast in oven until golden brown.

4] Serve. You can top bread with tomatoes prior to serving, just beware of it getting soggy.

taste this tuesday: makeover your turkey sandwich

Here. Body + Soul.