This easy quinoa salad was the brain child of my darling daughter who was craving something nutritious and delicious for lunch; after-all, it's June and both school and bag lunches are completely over-rated by now! This hearty grain bowl type salad tastes great served over your favorite salad greens and even better when topped with … Continue reading Easy Quinoa Salad
Can't go wrong with this salad! It's filling, fresh, flavorful and makes a great side dish. Tonight I served it alongside kababs and tomorrow it will make a great leftover lunch. It feeds a crowd so consider taking it to your next bbq or block party! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 8 4 cups low sodium chicken … Continue reading Mediterranean Orzo Salad
So here it is... the recipe 86% of my Instagram Story followers asked me to post, lol! Love these salad jars because they make lunch quick and easy all week long; just grab and go! If you like the peanutty flavor combo of Chinese restaurant Cold Noodle, you'll love this salad jar version with added fresh veggies … Continue reading Cold Noodle Salad Jars
Craving a greasy fast food burger but trying to stick to those New Year's Resolutions you just made to eat healthy? Give this Big Mac Bowl a try and satisfy your itch! It's easy, low carb and tastes just like the real deal!! Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup onion, diced … Continue reading Deconstructed Big Mac Salad Bowl
This is a tasty summer salad that pairs well with everything from hot dogs and hamburgers, to ribs, pulled pork, tacos or carnitas! If you're short on time, use left over corn on the cob or defrost a bag of frozen corn if you're truly desperate! No matter how it comes together, it's always a crowd … Continue reading Corn and Blueberry Salad
I love this salad! Mostly because it's so versatile (see substitutions) but also because it's a delicious crowd pleaser and can be made ahead. It's the perfect side dish or can serve as a main if you add protein. So get to it and come up with your own flavor combo and let me know … Continue reading Mediterranean Farro Salad
This deliciously refreshing and filling salad is perfect for a weeknight when prep time is limited! The veggies roast up in under 20 minutes and if you have the farro and grilled chicken on hand already, from start to finish you can be enjoying this healthy and hearty dish in 30 minutes or less! On the … Continue reading Farro Salad with Roasted Veggies and Grilled Chicken
After watching an episode of Rachel Ray in a doctor's waiting room, I was inspired to create my own version of her Mediterranean Chicken Salad which uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise as the binding ingredient. This chicken salad is light on calories but full on flavor; a few that might even surprise you! Lighten up and go … Continue reading Lighten Up, Chicken Salad
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