An easy recipe for kale salad made with massaged raw kale, blueberries, walnuts, feta, & balsamic vinaigrette. Serve with oven-roasted chicken or slow cooker chicken as is - great for summer or any season! Three words I never thought I’d say: I love kale. From roasted vegetable kale salad to green monster smoothies to sausage, kale, and white bean soup – I LOVE kale! My husband isn’t as much of a ... Continue Reading
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Greek Quinoa Salad
This light and healthy Greek quinoa salad with fresh vegetables and chickpeas is the perfect make-ahead lunch or side dish. Top with dill or avocado if you can! Don't forget to try my other recipes like Greek pasta salad or Greek couscous. Have you ever gone out to eat and had something that was SO GOOD, you wished you could eat it every day at home? I feel like this happens to me ALL THE TIME, and most ... Continue Reading
Chicken Southwest Salad
Easy recipe for southwest salad with cilantro lime dressing vinaigrette. As-is it's vegetarian, or add chicken. Way better than Wendy's and McDonald's! Do you ever find yourself craving healthy Mexican food? I mean, a big bowl of chips and restaurant-style salsa always sounds good, but sometimes you want something more substantial. (And I’m not talking about the McDonald’s southwest salad.) If we’ve ... Continue Reading
Bacon Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
These bacon chicken caesar salad wraps are SO delicious! Great with shredded or grilled chicken. Made from scratch and with real food ingredients! Pairs well with baked potato for an easy meal! It’s no shocker that quality meat takes up a big portion of the grocery budget. That’s one reason why I like to make salads. We can fill that big salad bowl with greens, veggies, and all sorts of nuts and seeds and ... Continue Reading
Kale Caesar Salad
Try this easy Kale Caesar Salad recipe that is super versatile with vegetarian and dairy-free options! Enjoy year-round with grilled chicken or by using our delicious Slow Cooker Chicken recipe. Top it off perfectly with some fresh homemade croutons! My husband used to hate a lot of healthy foods, like mushrooms, ground beef and beans. He also used to hate kale. Then I introduced him to a couple new kale ... Continue Reading
Cobb Pasta Salad
We make this California cobb pasta salad recipe with bacon every week in the summer. It's easy, healthy & a nice variation from Greek pasta salad! I don’t know about you, but when the temperatures get warm, I’m looking for ways to cook dinner without actually cooking… because it’s just too hot! I usually make our favorite beans and rice recipe ahead of time in the Instant Pot or make slow cooker ... Continue Reading
Spring Vegetable Pasta Salad
This 30-minute recipe for Spring vegetable pasta salad is so easy to make and perfect for picnics! Use veggies like asparagus & peas, make this vegan, or add bacon. I make this recipe with homemade chicken stock. Serve hot or cold! Don't forget to try my master pasta salad recipe! I love this time of year - the weather's warming up and summer is just around the corner! And since I know we'll be ... Continue Reading
Dairy-free Homemade Ranch Dressing
Easy and healthy dairy-free ranch dressing made from scratch. This recipe uses ingredients you already have, can be made without buttermilk, and tastes better than Hidden Valley! Whole30, Paleo and Keto approved - my whole family loves this dressing! I’ve been making my own salad dressings for years… homemade Caesar salad dressing and homemade Italian salad dressing (or if you'd prefer zesty Italian ... Continue Reading
Sweet Kale Salad (Costco copycat)
An incredibly delicious sweet kale salad recipe with cranberries, almonds, and a creamy homemade greek yogurt dressing. Healthier than Costco's bagged salad, and super easy to make! You can even use homemade dried cranberries and homemade greek yogurt. Have you ever had a bagged salad that was just SO good, that you couldn’t help but keep buying it? I used to do this with the Sweet Kale Salad from Costco. I ... Continue Reading
Zesty Italian Dressing
My Zesty Italian Dressing recipe is fresh, herby, spicy and full of zing! It's super budget-friendly, easy to make, and so much healthier than Kraft Italian dressing! Enjoy on salads - or as a marinade to add kick to your favorite chicken dishes! Making your own salad dressings is an EASY way to save TONS of money off your grocery budget. From homemade ranch dressing to balsamic vinaigrette to cilantro ... Continue Reading