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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Quinoa Lentil & Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad

I won’t bore you with the many health benefits of this salad. Instead, let’s focus on the amazing fall flavors in this little delight. We’ve got protein packed quinoa & lentils, crispy Brussels sprouts, tart cranberries, crisp scallions, and toasted pecans, all tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. It’s hearty & fresh and loaded…

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Quinoa Kale Pesto Bowls

I have been indulging in this dish the last couple days! It’s so fresh and good. A few quick things about this recipe. First, it couldn’t be easier. Boil the quinoa, chop some fresh parsley, throw all the pesto ingredients in a blender, and then toss the everything together with some chopped walnuts. The whole…

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Berry Quinoa and Pecan Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

This salad will simplify your life this summer. Fresh raspberries & blueberries, toasted pecans and quinoa all tossed in a honey mustard-vinaigrette is a beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you pile that goodness on top of mixed greens. The quinoa soaks up some of the dressing, and each highly textured bite bursts with…

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Warm Spring Salad

This salad is a miracle. A mix of fresh spring vegetables; asparagus, peas, and green onions tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette! This salad is literally bursting at the seams with fresh flavor and texture. (click HERE to watch me prepare this salad on Good Day Maine) It’s light, yet satisfying, and in addition it…

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Brussels Sprouts Avocado Caesar Salad

Simple, fresh, and perfect for you Brussels Sprout lovers! Today I bring you a powerhouse of a salad. We are leaving behind the traditional romaine for hearty and nutrient rich Brussels Sprouts. Then we’re tossing it with a nice creamy dressing, and topping it with some toasted up croutons. Yum. An easy spin on a…

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Caeser Salad Dressing (vegan)

So much creaminess. So much flavor. So much joy. This Caesar salad dressing is packed with plant based nutrients. Instead of egg yolk and cheese, this dressing gets it’s creaminess from cashews, and flavor from fresh lemon, garlic, capers and mustard. This is so simple. Ready? Place everything in the blender, then blend, blend, blend! It gets even thicker as…

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Orange, Avocado & Cashew Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

If you think salads are just for spring and summer—toss that crazy idea into the cold and try this one! I’m thrilled to inform you that this salad does serious wonders for your taste buds. The mixed greens and kale combo is a wonderful hearty salad base and its earthiness is perfectly complemented by sweet…

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Herbed Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad

After taking the first bite, I was blown away by this flavor-blasted quinoa dish. Fluffy quinoa is tossed with fresh herbs, crunchy almonds, chewy cranberries, and salty olives. The heavenly mixture is then tossed with lemony dressing and finished with all those juicy pomegranate arils. Top of the world. And don’t get me started on…

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Brussels Sprout Salad With Quinoa, Cranberries & Walnuts

If you’re skeptical of the raw Brussels, don’t be! I probably could have eaten the entire bowl in one sitting. It has a little bit of everything you want in a salad – crunchy, chewy, sweet, tart, bitter, rich. Everything. It makes a delicious lunch as well as a fuss-free dinner but the best part…

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