Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
These Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa (YUM!) are light, refreshing and perfect as the weather gets warmer! We top marinated, slightly spicy shrimp with an amazing salsa made from avocados, red onion, and cilantro and topped with cheese. This recipe is really easy. We marinate the shrimp in a little olive oil, lime juice, cumin, […]
Greek-Style Chicken Salad
Who doesn’t love chicken salad?! This Greek version is a flavorful twist on your traditional chicken salad. With the added Mediterranean staples of cucumber, oregano, red onion, lemon and kalamata olives, plus using Creamy Greek yogurt in place of mayo, this chicken salad will have you saying “Opa!” Ingredients 3 cooked chicken breasts (about 1 […]
Cappy’s Superfood Salad
What’s a superfood? If you Google it, you’ll find plenty of information to choose from. But, in short, a superfood is a nutrient-dense food that helps our bodies function optimally. This salad pulls some frequently mentioned superfoods together: kale, blueberries, butternut squash, (dried) cranberries, quinoa, walnuts, lemon, olive oil and garlic. Fresh blueberries and dried cranberries […]
Refreshing Watermelon-Feta Salad
Is there a food that screams “SUMMER!” more than watermelon? As you prepare your summer meals, think about adding this healthy, seasonal, flavorful side to your menu! It’s bound to be a crowd favorite at any cookout, and will really balance out any grilled main dish! Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons […]
Big Ol’ Salads!
With the new year comes a desire to shed the holiday lbs, and start a healthy 2017! Here are a few salad ideas that are quick and easy – they can each be made in less than 5 minutes. These salads are packed with protein, fruit and veggies, and are low in calories! Add as […]
Super Easy Salad Dressings
How to make salad healthier – make your own dressing! There are so many salad dressings to choose from at your grocery store — but why not make your own healthy and delicious salad dressing without all the added sugar, preservatives, colors and other not-so-healthy additives? Making salad dressing from scratch is almost as fast and easy as opening up […]
Grain-Free Tabouleh Salad
Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, about 1.5 lbs, cut into small, evenly-sized florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 large bunch of parsley, stems removed 1 bunch of mint, stems removed 6 scallions, white and green parts, sliced thinly 6 sun-dried tomatoes (or […]
Broccoli and Bacon Salad
Ingredients: 1) 24 oz bag raw broccoli 2) 1 cup light mayo 3) 1 cup raw nuts/seeds/dried fuit trail mix (I love “Second Nature – Simplicity Medley” from Kroger)* *Before you add this to salad it needs to be roasted at around 350 degrees until golden brown (around 5-8 mins). Spray with cooking spray and […]
Three-Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 medium red bell pepper 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 8 ounces haricots verts, trimmed 1 1/2 cups cooked, shelled fresh chickpeas 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice […]
Tuna, Arugula, and Egg Salad
Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 cups loosely packed baby arugula 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup very thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon capers 2 hard-cooked large eggs, halved […]
