Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing This is the kind of salad that bridges the seasons for me, still fresh and light enough for warmer days, but with all the cozy fall flavors sneaking in.🍂 Roasted butternut squash, hearty quinoa, and a maple...
Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint
Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint Agreed, watermelon and quinoa might sound like an odd combination, but don’t "meh” it ‘til you try it. 🍉✨ This Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint is the kind of unexpected combo that just works....
Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing
Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing Summer’s calling and it’s crunch time! ☀️🥗 If you're craving something cool, crisp, and totally satisfying, this Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing is about to be your new go-to. Loaded with refreshing...
SUMMERTIME ARUGULA SALAD WITH BERRIES
Summertime Arugula Salad with Berries This Summertime Arugula Salad with Berries is the side dish I didn’t know I needed, until I finally figured out how to stop overcomplicating dinner. 🙃 When the main dish is a little more involved, this salad keeps things light,...
SAVORY FARRO SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED CARROTS
SAVORY FARRO SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED CARROTS Get ready for lunch with this Savory Farro Salad with Chicken and Roasted Carrots - a hearty, wholesome dish bursting with flavor. Inspired by California’s resilience and hope,🌈 this recipe brings together nutty...
APPLE AND RED CABBAGE SLAW
I originally created this as a condiment for turkey burgers, but the leftovers quickly became my favorite part. You can add sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, chicken, shrimp, or tofu to enjoy the slaw as a main dish. It's also perfect as a topping for burgers,...
SUNDAY BAGEL SALAD
SUNDAY BAGEL SALAD In many Jewish households, a classic Sunday morning brunch often features bagels and lox. Despite the recent low-carb trend, the toppings you typically enjoy on a bagel are just as delicious as the bagel itself. Yes, bagels can fit within a healthy...
MEXICAN CORN SALAD
MEXICAN CORN SALAD A take on the official Mexican street corn salad, yet with some tasty substitutions and tweaks. This dish could be served as a side dish with dinner, then a scoop on your green salad for lunch with some additional protein. Personally, I enjoy eating...
THAI CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD
THAI CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD Ready for some crunch and zing with your greens? This salad is a lightened-up version of your typical recipes, which call for frying the noodles, as well as adding a lot of sugar and excess fat to the dressing. It is fun to make for a crowd,...
ORZO WALNUT SALAD
ORZO WALNUT SALAD Sometimes it can be challenging to get all of your favorite foods into one dish. Sometimes it is easy :0). This is one of those dishes you can easily add any of your missing favorites while satisfying your body and your soul. You can make it as a...
STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CREAMY MISO DRESSING
STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CREAMY MISO DRESSING We previously had a neighborhood restaurant with the tastiest of strawberry chicken salads. It was a popular spot for families, and also a favorite place to gather with the girls. Then they not only moved (about 6 minutes...
GRILLED RADICCHIO ORZO WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
GRILLED RADICCHIO ORZO WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR Chicories are members of the daisy family, closely related to lettuces and dandelions. Escarole, Belgian endive, curly endive and radicchio are varieties of Chichorium intybus or Cichorim endivia. The romaine-shaped...
KALE SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING
KALE SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING Kale salad is always a nutrient-dense choice with the amount of vitamins A, K and C packed in there, as well as a nice change up from other salad greens. The need to massage these tougher greens first can surely be a turn off, but if you...
MEXICALI SNACK SALAD, ANYTIME
Photo by S'well on Unsplash MEXICALI SNACK SALAD, ANYTIME Having a satisfying salad to munch on anytime, is a great way to always be prepared when hunger hits. I suggest storing in pre-portioned snack containers, for the least amount of effort when ready to indulge....














