Food Styling: Picture-Perfect Sushi Salad – CookKosher.com

We’re back with another food styling special. These posts are here to help you plate a food item to perfection. Just like the pro’s do it. Don’t forget to check out out our Picture-Perfect Soup.

Sushi is a trend that’s here to stay. But there is no need to always serve it the conventual way. For you next brunch, shabbos or seudah shlishit, make Sushi Trifle Salad.

You can choose to make this in a large bowl or serve it in individual glasses. No need to have matching glasses, as assorted ones add a fun twist.

Start by layering cooked sushi rice.

Crumble or cut Nori sheets over the rice.

Add some cubed avacodo for color.

Add some cucumber. The original poster suggested cubed cucumbers. Our food stylist used a peeled to create ribbons out of the cucumber for a prettier affect.

Top with pieces of salmon. Sprinkle with dressing.

And garlish with sesame seeds.

Easy, Elegant and Delicous.

The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet

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The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet are numerous – better heart health and reduced risk of cancer, just to name a few. Use these swaps to make your diet more Mediterranean.

Instead of: Butter
Choose: Olive Oil
The Payoff: No cholesterol and an abundance of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Drizzle on salads, add to marinades and use to sauté veggies.

Instead of: Beef
Choose: Salmon
The Payoff: A boost of omega-3 fats. These good-for-you fats are also found in walnuts, flax seeds, and canola oil. Make this easy grilled salmon with a fresh fruit salsa for a quick weeknight dinner.

Instead of: Salt
Choose: Fresh Herbs
The Payoff: Slash the sodium but lift up the flavor. Herbs will also add cell-protecting antioxidants.

Learn More: 10 Ways to Cut Back on Salt

Instead of: Sugary drinks
Choose: Wine
The Payoff: A reduced risk of heart disease (when consumed in moderation).

Instead of: Refined breads and pastas
Choose: Whole grains
The Payoff: More fiber, better digestion and more vitamins and minerals. Choose whole-grain cereals, breads and pastas as well as other grains like quinoa and farro.

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana’s full bio »

Read more at: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2013/06/13/healthy-swaps-make-it-mediterranean/?oc=linkback