Posts Tagged ‘salad’
Spring Pea & Feta Couscous Salad with Basil Vinaigrette!
Fresh and vibrant! This has become my go-to spring salad because a.) the crazy amount of texture in this salad is to die for, b.) it’s bursting at the seams with health benefits (fiber! vitamin C! antioxidants!), and c.) it’s really, really pretty. If you’re seeking an easy weeknight meal, doing any casual entertaining or…
Read More2 Easter Side Dish Recipes!
Happy SPRING! Easter is tomorrow and I know it’s last minute but I thought it was important to address the holiday and your potential feasting needs. If you celebrate Easter, I’m sure you have your own traditions, but I feel like there’s usually brunch involved, right? So, for those planning to skip the hotel buffets…
Read More3 Delicious Fall Apple Recipes!
It’s finally apple season and I couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate the start of the season, I’m sharing three of my favorite fall apple recipes below. A fresh salad, a cozy soup and a healthy dessert. So whether you’re looking for quick fall dinner, a healthy lunch, or a cooking project for an afternoon…
Read More3 Simple Sides For Your Labor Day BBQ!
I love holiday weekends and Labor Day is one of my favorites! It means barbecues, picnics, potlucks and parties and it’s a time to celebrate with friends and family and enjoy the “end of summer” sunny weather with lots of mouth-watering and deliciously healthy food. But what it really means is you get to head…
Read More3 Recipes with Fresh Blueberries!
When we are right in the middle of blueberry season, it’s time to make all the blueberry recipes. Whether you are picking fresh blueberries at the local farms, grabbing a carton from the farmer’s market, or even substituting with a bag of frozen blueberries, I have rounded up 3 of my favorite recipes for when…
Read MoreEasy Asian Slaw With Toasted Sesame Dressing
All I have to say is that this salad more than delivered. It’s packed with flavor and texture, super satisfying, and the dressing… Oh my, the dressing! It’s garlicky-ginger perfection, and I shall be using it on just about everything in the future. On top of its deliciousness and health benefits, I love this Easy…
Read MoreSimple Mexican Street Corn & Avocado Salad
In my attempt to celebrate the season, I went a little nuts with my corn purchase this week. So I decided to get super festive with my bounty. Inspired by a recent recipe in Bon Appétit, I shucked the corn, pulled out the cast iron pan, and 20 minutes later, I was taking a victory…
Read MoreStrawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad is spring and summer in a bowl! It’s an irresistibly sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy, fresh and vibrant explosion perfect for every occasion from Mother’s Day to a casual brunch or summer picnic. It will knock your socks off. Key Salad Ingredients: Spinach. Spinach and strawberries are classic together and an excellent choice. For a peppery…
Read MoreAsparagus Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Spring on a platter! If you celebrate Easter and are planning to skip the hotel buffets and overcrowded restaurants this year in favor of an at home celebration (excellent call!), I want to share my favorite foolproof salad, full of fresh, tangy, light flavors, for your brunching pleasure. Vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus gets tossed in a tangy Dijon…
Read More10-Minute Curry Chickpea Salad
This quick recipe turns simple canned chickpeas into a bold and hearty meal. First and foremost, the layers of flavor in this salad are glorious. The earthy sweetness of carrots, crunchy celery and protein packed chickpeas with a combo of warming spices is delightful, yes, but it’s the addition of toasted cashews, fresh cilantro and…
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