Salad
Strawberry 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…
Read MoreCurried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
I’ve been whipping up variations of this salad for months. But I realized recently that I haven’t posted a recipe. This felt selfish given the salad’s deliciousness and detoxifying powers, so here we are. While I often mix things up, my favorite iteration has a base of crunchy broccoli, lots of shredded carrots, walnuts for nutty…
Read MoreHarvest Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
Thanksgiving is almost here! And while salad isn’t probably what gets you excited about the holiday, this one… just might. The finely chopped greens are incredibly tender (versus tough and chewy) and subtly dressed with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a hint of garlic. The sweetness of dried cranberries balances the bitterness of the kale,…
Read MoreCowboy Caviar
Super fresh and vibrant! Cowboy Caviar combines two types of beans, colorful summer vegetables, and a sweet and tangy lime dressing for a bold and versatile dish that you’ll find yourself making over and over this summer. Ready in less than 20 minutes and can be made in advance. It has become a go-to healthy…
Read MoreSimple Summer Panzanella
Chunks of bread, chunks of tomato, tangy dressing…what’s not to love? In case you’re not familiar with its wonders, Panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad that’s usually made with dried bread tossed with ripe tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. The bread gets saturated (but still retains a little crunch) with the tomato juices and dressing,…
Read MoreSpring Herb & Lemon Orzo Salad
This orzo salad has flavor and texture for days. I actually can’t believe I haven’t posted any sort of orzo recipes until today, and I apologize for unintentionally withholding one of my favorite staples all these years. If you’re not familiar with orzo, it’s a delightfully versatile, rice-shaped pasta for which I’ve developed a particular soft spot for.…
Read MoreSimple Marinated Lentil Salad
Light & Refreshing I didn’t know that I could love lentil salad so much until I met this one. But I’ve been making this recipe on repeat around our house. It is seriously, the simplest salad to make and there is something about this combination of cool, zesty and healthy ingredients that just works. Summer…
Read MoreGrilled Zucchini & Corn with White Beans
Ahhh, summertime. This is the perfect, easy side dish or entree to enjoy on the patio on a hot summer evening and the best part is that it couldn’t be easier – just grill zucchini and corn then toss with marinated white beans, fresh basil, walnuts and shaved Pecorino. The whole process takes about 30…
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