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Avocado & Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe
Have you ever eaten Brussels Sprouts raw? Oh yes, raw. Finely sliced fresh Brussels Sprouts are crisp + delicious. Similar to shredded cabbage in texture, but more flavorful. I think it’s safe to say that currently they are my favorite veggie. And of course, they’re extremely good for you. It’s always nice to be crazy…
Read MoreMy Favorite Winter Salad + Almond Lime Dressing
Happy New Year everyone! It’s been one of those weeks full of craziness & noise at my house since the kids have been home from school and we have been celebrating & visiting with friends and family. Given the time of year, today’s recipe is all about leafy greens + good digestion + healing. So,…
Read MoreGreen Salad + Chickpeas + Lemon-Tahini Dressing
In the event that you managed to eat just a little more than you wanted yesterday… I thought that having a recovery recipe might be very useful. This recipe is super simple, super delicious AND your body will be praising you! After all, isn’t life better when we are not sluggish & bloated? I believe…
Read MoreTwo Fall Salads You’ll Fall In Love With…
First and foremost, I want to welcome you to my new blog!! I am so thrilled & honored to have you here and I look forward to providing you with new recipes & inspiration! If you have any questions or requests, please reach out to me. I would love to hear from you! Now, onto…
Read MoreRoasted Vegetables & Chickpeas with Quinoa
Satisfy your hunger without starving your wallet. In the current economy, many of us are living on a budget and looking for ways to reduce food expenses while still enjoying tasty, nutritious meals. While I love to eat healthy, I am also a penny pincher at heart. So I am always looking for meals that…
Read MoreBlueberry Basil Salad
Blueberry Basil Salad with Goat Cheese + Almonds Recipe 6 cups mixed greens 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup minced fresh basil 1/3 cup chopped raw almonds 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional) for the dressing {whisk together}: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1-2…
Read MoreCucumber Avocado Salad
Perfect when you are looking for an easy, light meal! Chickpea, Cucumber Avocado Salad 2 cups mixed greens 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 avocado, chopped 20 grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp. fresh…
Read MoreKale and Avocado Salad
KALE & AVOCADO SALAD 3 cups of kale, cut into bite-sized pieces {I prefer Lacinato Kale or baby kale} 3/4 cup of peeled and shredded carrots 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 2 green onions, washed and sliced 1 avocado, cubed 1/2 cup roasted almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or…
Read MoreSalad in a Jar!
I know you all want to eat more vegetables and salads. I also know that prepping veggies + making salad dressing takes time. And let’s be real — time is something most of us do not have unlimited amounts of. So, what if I told you that you could make incredibly healthy + delicious salads…
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