From the rugged beauty of Vancouver to the rustic shores of Halifax, Canada is home to some of the world's greatest cities. Every Canadian city has tastes and traits that make it truly unique, and this diversity shines through in local cuisine.
This Canada Day, Renée's Gourmet celebrates our country's diversity with delicious recipes for salads that reflect the culture and characteristics of seven great Canadian cities.
Renée's Gourmet and the Canadian Culinary Federation have invited professional chefs and cooks from across Canada to participate in our Great City Salads Competition in honour of seven of Canada's most vibrant cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.
Chefs from across the country have submitted delectable, quick & easy main course salad recipes representing the city of their choice. Their recipes showcase each city's geographical, historical, cultural & culinary influences through local ingredients.
The seven winning salads have been chosen! The judges’ panel (pictured above) included well-known Canadian food writer and Gardening Life Magazine food editor Dana McCauley, Chef John Higgins of George Brown College Chefs School in Toronto, Corporate Chef Consultant Mark Wilson and Renée’s Gourmet co-founder Renée Unger.
Congratulations to Chef Eileen Campbell! |
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Her recipe, Shwarma Chicken, Maple Apple and Old Cheddar Salad representing Ottawa, was chosen as the overall Canadian winner. Her salad combines fresh produce from the Ottawa Valley with an international flavour that recognizes Canada’s multiculturalism, topped off with a splash of Renée’s Gourmet Sweet Onion Vinaigrette. Among other prizes, Chef Campbell will receive a charitable donation in her name to Friends of We Care. |
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Renée's Gourmet is delighted to share these winning recipes with you!
Serve these mouth-watering salads at your next get-together!
Simply click on each image to see the full text of the recipe.
Vancouver |
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Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna by Chef Max Wang, student, Vancouver Community College Culinary Arts program. Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Greens melds the Asian flavors and fresh seafood that are so essential to West coast dining, and Renée’s Japanese Vinaigrette harmonizes the tastes of the East and the West. |
Calgary |
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Grilled Alberta Beef Tenderloin and Vegetable Salad by Chef Ned Bell, Corporate Chef, The Vintage Group Inspired by and featuring some of Alberta’s world class beef, this dish includes local produce, such as corn and red cabbage, served with Renée’s Gourmet Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette. Perfect for an easy patio meal! |
Edmonton |
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Smoked Chicken and Spinach Salad by Chef Paul Campbell, Executive Chef, Café de Ville This vibrant salad features smoked chicken and dried fruits, both of which were essential to the First Nations people of northern Alberta, and the lively taste of Renée’s Gourmet Ravin’ Raspberry Vinaigrette to add a fresh and modern zing. Served on a bed of baby spinach. |
Toronto |
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by Chef Wandee Jefferson, Sous Chef, Great Hall Catering Reflecting the multi-cultural flavour of the city, this beautiful vegetarian salad features yellow tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms and pea shoots and adds a healthful power punch through Renée’s Gourmet new Fig Balsamic and Tuscan Italian Wellness Dressings, rich in natural antioxidants and Omega-3 oils. |
Montreal |
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Warm Trout Salad with Endive and Montreal Bagel Croutons by Chef Frédéric Morin, Executive Chef, Restaurant Joe Beef The inventive combination of local trout, endive and Montreal bagel croutons paired with Renée’s Gourmet Sweet Onion Vinaigrette unites every great taste that makes Montreal an international culinary destination. |
Halifax |
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by Chef Karen MacDonald, Chef, Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre The Maritime Seafood Salad celebrates the fresh and famous tastes synonymous with the East coast and is served on shredded Romaine lettuce with Renée’s Gourmet Buttermilk Ranch Dressing for a classic twist. |