Category Archives: Salad
Roasted Beet Salad {with goat cheese}
Beets. Always loved ‘em. Never cooked them on my own. They’ve always looked too intimidating to me- like a knife can’t even get to it. I mean, look at them: Little tough guys. But with such a high concentration of … Continue reading
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Parmesan Kale Chips
Kale was just named the “healthiest” vegetable around last week, with the most nutrients per bite than anything else out there. Heavy doses of vitamin k, vitamin a, magnesium, fiber, calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, a extremely high antioxidant count … Continue reading
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Sauteed Mushroom & Goat Cheese Salad
I have a new favorite salad. Shocker. Yes, I admit to having intense phases with certain foods – this being one of them. But, this one is different. This is about the technique- once you do it, you’ll see it … Continue reading
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Italian Zucchini Salad
Q & A: From my inbox this week: Q: I love going to farmer’s markets this time of year, and it sounds silly, but I never know what to make with the food that’s available there. Any ideas? A: Yes, … Continue reading
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Simple Summer Heirloom Tomatoes
In honor of the first farmer’s market’s opening in the area this week, it’s time for a fresh and healthy appetizer that oozes that sweet summertime feelin’. It can hardly be considered a real recipe because it’s so simple to … Continue reading
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Sesame Snap Peas
Seriously, 5 minutes. That’s all you need for this healthy little dish. You get your veggies in, earn yourself some extra time, and have a great snack for the next few days. Easy-peasy and a snap to prepare if you … Continue reading
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Chopped Greek Salad
It’s time for another Q&A session, this one with a more practical twist. Q: So many clients and readers have been asking me lately what I eat for lunch or nights where I get home too late to do any … Continue reading
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The Healthy Chop: Give Your Everyday Salad a Makeover
The Healthy Chop: The standard salad gets a makeover. Are your salads getting a little boring lately? Let me ask this- do you make the same one (or two) almost every night? In the month of the salad (I’m serious) … Continue reading
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Grilled Lime Shrimp & Plantain Salad
In honor of the official start of summer this past week, let’s talk about one of the best parts of the season- there’s a little bit more “vacation time” involved in everyday life. A late dinner al fresco or walk … Continue reading
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Wild Rice Picnic Salad (and other thoughts on grains)
To grain or not to grain? In the age of gluten-free eating, celiac disease, and food sensitivities galore, the topic of grains is a big one for most people. We have all heard that eating “whole grains” instead of white, … Continue reading
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