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Most store-bought dressings are loaded with added sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavorings those can take away from the potential health benefits of your salads and veggies. How to Choose a Healthier Salad Dressing or Dip Read The Labels Say NO to Fat-Free Healthy fats are good for us and research shows pairing a salad with… Read More
Chicken Greek Salad in a Jar Salads in a jar are great for meal prep. Once made, they can store for 3-4 days making meals so easy. And you can make any size you desire from full meal salad (above), to a smaller side salad. The bonus is you can create any type of salad… Read More
Upgrade Your Greens with this Avocado Salad Add some beautiful colors to your plate by chopping up this avocado salad full of healthy greens for a side dish your body will love. This Avocado Salad from Sanoviv is surprisingly powerful thanks to its nutritious ingredients: Avocados can help lower LDL cholesterol levels while raising HDL… Read More
3 Sexy Summer Salads to Love All Year Long 1. Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad This healthier and lower calorie ‘potatoe’ is a perfect summer side dish. See cauliflower ‘potato’ salad recipe here. 2. Quinoa Fruit Salad Summer is for all things fruit. This quinoa salad has all the favorites with the added protien and goodness… Read More
Snap pea salad: crisp jicama, savory squash and bitter radishes are cut into tiny matchsticks and tossed with sweat peaches, snap peas, cilantro and dill. A spicy lime ginger vinaigrette is the perfect pairing to dress this sophisticated salad. This recipe (and photo) comes to me from MeatlessMonday. Snap Pea Salad Serves 4 For the… Read More
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free Chickpea Salad Sometimes you just come across a delicious recipe you just have to share. This is one of them (thanks Oh She Glows): Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free chickpea salad recipe. The mashed chickpeas create a texture very similar to flaked chicken and the sauce gets a boost from… Read More
Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad From Buzz Feed. Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Ingredients: 1 English cucumber 4 Roma tomatoes 3 ripe avocados ½ red onion ¼ cup cilantro Juice of 1 lemon Salt and black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Directions: 1. Place sliced cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and cilantro in a… Read More
Image from I Am Avocado Avocado egg salad – who would’ve known the combination of egg, a great protein, and avocado, a healthy fat, is probaly one of the greatest food combination I’ve seen in a long time. When I saw this recipe from I Am Avocado, I was thrilled. I’ve taken it and lightened up the… Read More
10 Quick and Healthy Oil Free Salad Dressings So you’ve decided to ditch as much processed stuff as you can but are you still bringing bottled salad dressing home? It’s time to go homemade! The number of DIY salad dressing recipes on the internet is amazing and there are many, even for the pickiest eater. There are… Read More
Lentils may be the oldest cultivated legume in history. Archeological digs have produced artifacts dating lentils clear back to 8,000 to 7,000BC! Petite French Green Lentils are a bit spicy with a mottled, dark green appearance. They are the most intensely flavored of the lentil family and are prized by chefs for their rich, earthy… Read More
This warming salad is easy and filled with foods I already love- lentils, sweet potatoes and spinach (+ arugula). I Love Lentils! The are a protein and fiber-rich food and they help with digestion, lowering cholesterol, balancing blood sugar and gives a little boost of energy. And the sweet potatos, I just can’t live without… Read More
This is a delicious avocado and beet salad that is perfect on its own or as a side to grilled chicken or pork. Tasty with hint of citrus from the sexy orange vinaigrette. You’ll want to double the recipe the second time you make it. Try it tonight or this weekend – you’ll… Read More
My mum makes up the best salads! Some she finds in her reading of cookbooks, cooking magazines or watching cooking shows and others she just whips up. This one she made on the 4th of July and we all enjoyed it! Simple Summer Delight Salad Ingredients: Large head romaine or 2 smaller 1 cup black beans… Read More
Here is a great QUICK CUP of CHICKEN recipe that is great for lunch or dinner. I found this in Cooking Light Magazine Summer Cooking June 2015 and have made it before. Both kids and adults love it + it is really easy. Toasted Almond Chicken Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups Rotisserie chicken is a great… Read More
A HEALTHY SUMMER PASTA SALAD Missy Bird loves to cook and she also loves to find healthy recipes. When I saw this one, I knew she had a winner! 🙂 Thanks Missy – see you in August! Guest Contributor: Missy Bird From: USANA Test Kitchen Barbecue season is officially in full swing and cookouts are… Read More
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