Salad
Peanut Coconut Sauce
Never underestimate the power of a tasty all-purpose sauce, like this peanut coconut sauce. Some people love ketchup, others love ranch. In our home, this peanut coconut sauce is king. Over the years, I’ve experimented with several peanut sauce recipes and this one is my favorite. It comes together in the whiz of a food processor…
Read MoreSummer Veggie Bowl with Honey Mustard Dressing
Fresh veggie bowls are the perfect summer meal. For a light and easy one bowl meal, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, basil, broccoli, corn, quinoa and avocado give this recipe that light summer freshness we all need in the hot weather. Minimal clean up, full of flavors and good for…
Read MoreStrawberry Arugula Salad with Lemon Roasted Chickpeas
Salad is always my summer obsession. Variety isn’t just the spice of life, it will also keep you from falling into a food rut. People often tell me that they love salad but get bored with the same old version they always make. When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all. …
Read MoreRoasted Corn & Avocado Salad
Summer is officially flying by! It’s that time of year when fresh corn starts making its appearance at the local farmers markets. I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to that first batch of sweet corn. Grilled, boiled, or thrown into a salad, it’s hard to be beat! So today, I have…
Read MoreBlack Bean, Mango & Quinoa Salad
where has this quinoa salad been all my life? My recent mission: select a recipe for a potluck that can be made in advance. One that can sit around for a while before the meal is served and still satisfy and please my hungry (vegan and non-vegan) friends. this one is a no-brainer for summer…
Read MoreKale Caeser Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons
Oh my goodness! You’ve never had salad like this! Kale has been the hot super food for a while now and I am completely on board. If you love Kale as much as I do, it’s difficult not to imagine it coated in a creamy Caesar dressing. There’s something so comforting about a classic Caesar…
Read MorePotato 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,…
Read MoreCrunchy 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…
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read MoreMixed Greens with Avocado, Grapefruit, Pistachios + Balsamic Citrus Dressing
Goodness gracious is it spring yet? I’m sure ready for it. Who’s with me? It’s hard to believe that after weeks months of eating soups and roasted vegetables in an effort to keep warm, I find myself suddenly craving a big salad. I think it has something to do with salad’s fresh, green, brightness; something that…
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