Potato Salad with Arugula, Red Onions & Almonds

Potato salad is a “goes-with-everything” summer dish. Yet, the classic versions of potato salad can easily derail your diet with extra calories and fat. I love this mayo-free version that is made fun and unique with the addition of arugula. Arugula offers twice as much fiber as other greens, and it’s packed with disease-fighting antioxidants,…

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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with Creamy Almond Ginger Dressing

Ooh, the textures – crunchy and crispy!  This was dinner Tuesday night and it was met with rave reviews. Just loads of goodness here: carrots, cabbage, quinoa, cilantro, red pepper, and green onion. There is definitely an Asian flavor profile to this meal and the creamy almond butter dressing with a hint of ginger is…

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Spinach and Mint

The most welcomed of seasons needs no introduction from me. Yes! It is finally time to start being able to purchase produce and have it taste like nature intended. The flavors of spring are so amazing, but are unfortunately, also quick to pass. So, take full advantage and celebrate while they are available. This seasonal…

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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…

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My 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,…

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Green 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…

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Two 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…

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Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas with Quinoa

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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…

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Blueberry 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…

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