You can eat this flavorful Greek quinoa dish as a salad or as a sandwich spread with hummus as well. When making this salad into a complete meal, add 2 Tbsp of seeds (per serving) for better balance. I prefer sunflower seeds or hempseeds. FYI – Fresh herbs are the key to tasty tabouli. 1.5 cups quinoa 1 […]
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Mason Jar Salads
I don’t know if you have ever seen a Mason Jar Salad, but I think it is genius. Take 15-30 minutes in the beginning of the week to prep your Mason Jar Salads and now you have beautiful, tasty, healthy lunches for the week. The Layering Process: Overall, the idea is that you layer the […]
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
This meal requires a fair amount of chopping but otherwise it is simple. With all the raw vegetables, it is truly clean eating. It’s a fun dish for families and small get togethers. Thai Buffet Ingredients for 4 adults (all ingredients are optional depending on your preferences): 1 cucumber, chopped into thin little strips 1 […]
Kale Basil Pesto
I bet you that no one can tell that kale is added. You could also substitute spinach. This easy recipe makes a large batch so freeze a few containers for a quick future dinner fix. I freeze my extra in ice cube trays and then a zip lock bag. Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil 2-3 […]
Kale, Brussel Sprouts and Carrot Salad
I tried this recipe from honestcooking.com and adapted my own version…so healthy and so yummy. Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more for seasoning 2 large bunches of kale (about 1½ lb. total), center stem discarded 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed […]
Simple Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a healthy gluten free grain that has all essential amino acids. If you are not familiar with it, give it a try! It cooks just like rice and you can even use a rice cooker. This easy recipe has minimal ingredients and can be made for lunch, dinner or snack. You can even […]
Tomato, Mozzarella, Cucumber and Basil Salad
What a colorful and tasty summer salad. These ingredients should be plentiful and affordable at the farmers market (or maybe your backyard). I added cucumber and onion to this common salad to bring in some extra crunch, fiber, nutrients and flavor. Ingredients: 6 small tomatoes (4 medium) 1 pound fresh mozzarella (use mozz from buffalo […]
Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients: 2-3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 English cucumber, diced 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup kalamata olives, chopped 1 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (use sheep milk cheese if intolerant to cow dairy) 1 oz. sunflower seeds (optional) Red wine vinaigrette made with olive oil/red wine vinegar (3:1 ratio) […]
Lemony Quinoa with Vegetables
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa 1 red, yellow, and orange pepper, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 diced cucumber (unpeeled for added nutrients) 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced 1/2 cup seeded and diced tomato 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 […]
Spinach, Avocado & Mango Salad
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tsp of agave Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 10 cups baby spinach leaves 1 ½ cups radicchio, torn into bite-sized pieces 8-12 small red radishes, sliced 1 small ripe […]
