Summer Berry Salad with Toasted Almonds & Goat Cheese

Summery and light. This bowl of greens is bright and fun, studded with juicy berries, toasted almonds, and goat cheese and coated in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Richly textured and fresh with a hint of garlic and a lemony kick, it’s a zesty summer flavor party that only requires a handful of ingredients and about…

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Mixed Greens, Strawberries & Goat Cheese with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

This lively salad captures the essence of early summer. It’s an incredibly gorgeous appetizer for casual entertaining, an excellent addition to summer bbq spreads, and a killer centerpiece for a weekend brunch. Honestly, you can’t really go wrong with this. Total showstopper. The fig balsamic vinaigrette rocked my taste buds and changed my mind about…

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Broiled Romaine With Lemon Cream & Hazelnuts

Romaine lettuce, it’s your time to shine. Broiled romaine gets a slight smoky char flavor, which gives ordinary, bland lettuce some needed gusto. This simple salad contrasts with the crunchy crispness of the lettuce and the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts & it pairs perfectly with the tangy and creamy lemondressing. A delicious and unique recipe…

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Moroccan Chickpea Carrot Salad with Pistachios

There are a few reasons I love adore this carrot salad. First, it’s absolutely delicious. The tart lime dressing, spiced by cumin & turmeric, takes a plain carrot salad and turns it into a dish worth getting excited about. The dates are sweet, the pistachios are salty. The whole package is an amazing combination. Forget…

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Blackberry Avocado Salad

If you are in the market for a festive salad to serve at your next soiree, look no further.  This salad is beyond fetching served on a platter or plated individually. I love to serve it alongside white bean soup garnished with fresh rosemary but it pairs well with pretty much any main dish you…

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Sweet Pea Quinoa with Pistachios, Apricots & Mint

A quick & delicious make ahead addition to your Easter spread. I’ve been on a pistachio kick lately (can you blame me?) and let me tell you they are particularly magical when tossed with fresh peas, sweet apricots, and cool mint. Quinoa provides the heft and the whole dish is tied together with red pepper…

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A Killer Kale Salad

After the first bite, I was sold. This salad is one of the recipes that I make most often for myself. I like to make a huge batch at the beginning of the week and slowly chip away at it, adding in extra ingredients like chickpeas or quinoa. Honestly, the best part about this salad…

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Quinoa & Black Bean Stew and Chickpea Waldorf Salad (both featured in Veg Times)

Today friends, I share with you two of my creations that were recently featured in Vegetarian Times magazine. They are easy to prepare, will accommodate all of your New Year’s resolutions plus make you look & feel amazing. They keep really well in the fridge and taste even more unbelievable the next day. Plus, they contain a laundry list of…

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Arugula with Avocado, Pomegranate, Almonds and Caramelized Acorn Squash

This salad is a total looker, friends. I’ve been on a pomegranate kick lately, and they’re particularly magical when tossed with creamy avocado, peppery arugula, toasted almonds and spicy red onions. Squash provides some necessary heft, and it’s all tied together with a delightful dressing. Hallelujah. All the fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins in this powerhouse medley…

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