Asian Chicken Quinoa Salad

I enjoy quinoa mixed in just about anything, with veggies, in a sauce, or even baked in a breakfast bar. In this Asian Salad, quinoa is the base and it’s got just the right about of color, crunch and protein to give you energy for the day.

Watermelon Feta Salad

This watermelon salad has summer written all over it. Do you need a quick recipe for a party? Snack for the kids? Healthy dessert? This recipe covers it!

Rainbow Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

For your next bbq try bringing this summertime rainbow pasta salad, sans gluten. This recipe is loaded with veggie nutrients and a killer poppy seed dressing!

Superfood Cobb Salad

This superfood salad puts a spin on the American classic cobb, by swapping just a few ingredients but keeping the flavors you love!

Taco Salad Bowl

An American favorite, although not American at all, the taco salad has been made famous at food chains like Chipotle, Moe’s and Qdoba and for good reasons – they are delicious, customizable and also give you the illusion of being healthy because the word salad is in the title. Try my taco salad, customized for health!

Everyday Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

This is the balsamic vinaigrette I make for my salad everyday. I don't know how, but I haven't gotten sick of it yet. It's quick and simple (four ingredients). When I have more time or for a special occasion, I make a more complex version of this (post coming soon), but here is the simple version that is full of flavor. Great for when you are on the go.

To help you along, here is my FIRST (here goes!) how-to video to help you make this amazing dressing. Let me know what you think, friends!

 

Kale and Beet Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Kale can stir up mixed emotions, people either love it, hate it, or as I say - haven’t had it prepared well yet. Here is your chance to try it in a flavorful combo with beets, carrots, pecans, cranberries and feta. I’ll explain how to turn your kale from dry and gritty to soft and chewable in simple steps.

Quinoa Veggie Salad - $$

I must admit, I haven’t been very creative using quinoa until now, partially because it’s still new to me. I put it on salads and even eat it plain with oil for a quick healthy snack, so creating this recipe was out of my comfort zone and I second guessed myself a hundred times. One thing I try to remember with my recipes is that it’s ok to mess up. Luckily this was not one of my mess ups.

Red Cabbage Detox Salad with Ginger Vinegar Dressing - $$

Detox, detox, detox!  This is a home run, if you are looking for a cleanse or just a refreshing and healthy meal. Did I mention this is a detox salad? (haha)

Adapted from the Standard Process Diet recipe - Asian Slaw with Warm Ginger Lime Dressing, I’ve added my own twist. The original recipe calls for it to be warm and that didn’t sound great to me so this is just a tossed salad. If I ever try it warm, I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes, and you can do the same for me. Please and thank you.

Strawberry, Pear & Spinach Salad - with Blueberry Balsamic

 

This is a great summer salad because all the ingredients are in season (I usually try make this when I can score a sale on the berries). Enjoy the freshness and flavor of the berries, pear, spinach, dressing and the fullness of quinoa. Quick to prepare and eat on a hot day in the summer time. Also eye-catching, I love the bright colors of this salad which make it look even more appetizing! Enjoy!