Salad
Parmesan Zucchini & Fresh Corn Salad with Basil
This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl. Light and refreshing with a killer crunch, it’s a delightfully versatile, crowd-pleasing side for any and all summer festivities. And please, don’t even get me started on all the glorious health benefits (fiber and antioxidants for days, friends). Best of all, you can whip this…
Read MoreCrispy Quinoa, Spinach & Berry Salad
This salad is light, bright and full of fresh flavor. Sweet summer berries, tender spinach and tangy goat cheese are a classically beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you sprinkle crispy toasted quinoa on top. The quinoa and the berries soak up some of the balsamic dressing and each highly textured bite…
Read MoreWhite Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad
A fast salad for slow summer days. I have several fabulous go-to salads in my repertoire, but I have yet to share one of my personal favorites with you: White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad. If you’ve got a couple cans of white beans in your pantry, you’re almost halfway there. Drain the beans and…
Read MoreHealthy Summer Coleslaw
Summer is coming. Yes, the official first day of the season is still a good month out, but I feel like Memorial Day is summer’s true kickoff. And given the fact that us Mainers have been wandering the streets in down jackets and wool socks for the past eight months, I’d say we’re ready for…
Read MoreOrange, Avocado and Kale Quinoa Salad
So. Many. Good. Things. Not a lot of people realize this, but winter is actually an amazing time for salads. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you don’t have access to excellent, fresh produce. In fact, things like citrus, kale, and root vegetables are at their best from December to March. Plus, there’s usually…
Read MoreWilted Spinach Salad with Chili-Dusted Butternut Squash
One week until Thanksgiving, friends. Let’s get down to business. Today, I would like to address the most important part of the Thanksgiving feast – let’s here it for the sides! I know salad isn’t the most traditional of sides, but sometimes you need more greens on the table, no? I’ve been making versions of…
Read MoreGlowing Autumn Lentil Kale Salad
I’m loving this festive fall salad for so many reasons. First, it’s packed with an array of amazing textures and flavors. I’m partial to an abundant head of kale for it’s health benefits and because it also provides the perfect earthy base for crispy apples, sweet and tangy cranberries, crunchy pumpkin seeds, protein-packed lentils and…
Read MoreStrawberry Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
I thought I’d whip up my favorite seasonal salad today. So, without further ado, I give you this gorgeous meal that starts with a big nest of tender local arugula, which is a green I adore. It’s distinct peppery flavor balances the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly. Then creamy avocado gets added into the mix,…
Read MoreSummer Panzanella
Move over Caprese salad. In case you’re not familiar with its wonders, panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad that’s usually made with chunks of dried bread tossed with ripe tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar. The bread gets saturated, but still retains a little crunch, with the juice from the tomatoes and the dressing, and the…
Read MoreCurried Chickpea Salad
This powerhouse salad is unbelievably fresh. It’s got a bright, curry thing going on with a touch of heat and gorgeous pops of crunch and sweetness, and the insane layers of flavor and texture will amaze you. If the thought of having a salad for dinner brings up fears that you may starve, please feel free…
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