Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Dressing
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced 1 pound Tuscan or curly kale (about 1 large bunch), thick center rib removed, leaves thinly sliced 1 cup coarsely grated or chopped Parmigiano Reggiano FOR THE DRESSING ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 […]
Asian Edamame Peanut Crunch Salad
INGREDIENTS: Salad 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1-pound frozen shelled edamame 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage 2 cups finely chopped kale 2 large carrots 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup of chopped roasted cashews (or peanuts) Dressing 3 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter preferably unsalted 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp sriracha 2-4 tbsp water (to thin) PREPARATION: Rinse […]
Salmon Quinoa Burgers
Ingredients: Burgers: 16 oz wild caught salmon fillet (skin removed) 1 tsp olive oil 1/3 cup diced shallots 1 cup kale (chopped) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste) 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp Old Bay 1 large organic egg (beaten) Salad: 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp champagne vinegar 2 tbsp minced shallots 1 1/ 4 tsp dijon mustard salt and pepper (to taste) 10 loose cups baby arugula 1 large pink grapefruit (peeled and diced) […]
One-Pot Quinoa with Peas & Lemon
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas (can use fresh peas) 2 cups cooked quinoa Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta cheese) ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Preparation: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and […]
Tik Tok’s Famous Green Goddess Salad
INGREDIENTS: For the salad base: 1 small head green cabbage (or iceberg lettuce), finely diced (or buy already prechopped!) 3-4 cucumbers, finely diced 1/4 cup chives, finely diced For the Green Goddess dressing: Juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic 1 small shallot 1/3 cup chives (optional) […]
BLT Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. cooked, shredded organic chicken breast 6 slices of bacon, chopped (can be regular or turkey) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1 cup chopped kale, destemmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vinegar-based hot sauce (or more, to taste) PREPARATION: First, make your massaged […]
Burger Bowls with a Special Sauce
INGREDIENTS: For the Burger Meat 1-pound organic lean ground beef ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Salad Romaine lettuce (or your favorite lettuce) Tomatoes Pickles Red onion Special Sauce ¼ cup mayo 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon pickle juice 1 tablespoon dill relish ¼ […]
Grilled Corn Salad with Chili-Miso Dressing
INGREDIENTS: 4 ears corn, husked 1 tsp peanut oil plus 3 tablespoons, divided 1 ½ T red-wine vinegar 1 T Thai sweet chili sauce 1 T white miso 1 large clove garlic, grated Pinch of salt 5 cups organic baby spinach 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup sliced scallions Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish PREPARATION: […]
Apricot Basil Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup organic plain Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 2 T champagne or white wine vinegar 3 cups organic cooked chicken, shredded 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds toasted 1/2 cup white onion or shallot, finely diced 1 cup celery with leaves, diced 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1 T poppy seeds Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Favorite crackers or sandwich bread for serving PREPARATION: […]
Roasted Beet Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ pounds baby beets with greens attached 1 head garlic 4T extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided 1 cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup sugar ½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped fresh dill PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Rinse beets […]
