Springy Roasted Cabbage Chicken Salad with Dates As we head into spring with longer days, lighter moods, and maybe a little more motivation to freshen up our plates, this Springy Roasted Cabbage Chicken Salad with Dates feels just right. Roasting cabbage transforms it...
Nutty and Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad Who says Brussels sprouts can’t shine outside the roasting pan? This Sweet and Nutty Brussels Sprout Salad is proof that these tiny green gems deserve the spotlight. Shaved thin and tossed with juicy pears, ruby-red pomegranate...
WARM MUSHROOM AND GREENS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING Cozy, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this Warm Mushroom and Greens Salad with Sesame Dressing is the perfect way to warm up your salad game. 🍄🥬 Sautéed mushrooms bring deep, savory richness, while fresh greens...
Figgy Mustard Vinaigrette Elevate your salads with this zingy Figgy Mustard Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This unique dressing combines the sweetness of fig jam with the sharpness of vinegar and the zing of mustard, creating a harmonious...
CAESAR SALAD WITH CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING Increasing our fiber intake is a huge part of keeping our appetites, and cravings, in check. Salad is a great way to munch and crunch on satisfying greens, veggies, proteins, and flavor. This Caesar salad with a creamy tahini...
WALNUT AND KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATO I cannot stop making this zingy salad! The maple roasted sweet potatoes, walnuts, kale, and balsamic dressing are such satisfying combination of sweet and sour. This nutritional combination provides a mix of complex...
WARM BARLEY, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND ARUGULA SALAD This warm barley, butternut squash, and arugual salad is a tasty and satisfying dish, filled with greens and whole grain. Add your favorite lean protein and you have a balanced plate in a bowl! You can easily get...
SUPERFOOD BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA SALAD As we are still managing heat, and getting ready for back-to-school, back-to-work, back to a likely busier schedule, this simple dish can be made when you have time, and consumed throughout your week, served warm or cold. The...
SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING “Strawberry fields forever”... is all I keep singing when making this recipe, as well as looking as the picture. It is such a delight of sweetness and summer - hard to get enough! What a great way to consume vitamins,...
BLACKBERRY AND FETA SALAD This salad brings true joy from its simplicity, beauty, and combination of sweet, tart, and salty. You could add grilled chicken or shrimp for a balanced main meal, or serve as is for your side dish. large salad bowl 4 cups arugula1 cup+ ÂĽ...
END OF SUMMER CORN SALAD Let’s celebrate those amazing crops while we still have them available to us! As summer starts to come to a close, grabbing fresh corn helps us linger in the warm sunshine a bit longer. Freezing your fresh corn (once cooked and off the cob) or...
POMEGRANATE KALE SALAD Kale chips are an easy sell in my house, but kale salad is a bit more challenging. I learned taking the time to massage the kale with olive oil is surely key to success — and really only takes a few minutes! The miso adds enough sodium, so just...
SUMMER MÉ·NAGE À TROIS ​Tomatoes, peaches and corn — the sweetness of summer — all mixed together in one dish. This dish could be served as a side salad, a main dish with some grilled seafood on top, or as an appetizer as a salsa-type dip. No matter how you serve it,...
Happy Summer ~ and Happy 4th of July! As July brings on some serious summer heat, we still make the move from our indoor ovens to the heat of the outdoor grills. Trying to stay cool while enjoying delicious summer fare, it is definitely a sweaty and celebratory time...
CAYENNE CUCUMBER RAITA There are never too many veggies on the table. Cucumber has that refreshing crunch to it, making it a great side dish, or even the last course of the meal. 4-5 cucumbers2 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat)1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 Tablespoon fresh dill...
SWEET WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD I was going to call this watermelon and fed-up saladđź¤. The reason being it was so popular at one point, I actually found it annoying to be present on so many menus. Until I decided to give in and try it. The juicy, sweet watermelon, and...
KRISPY KALE AND QUINOA SALAD 'Tis the season, and the kale just keeps on coming! Alongside its curly companions—collards, spinach, arugula, chard, and more—kale stands out as an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium. With low calories yet high fiber,...