Wild Rice Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Butter Drizzle
Wild Rice Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Butter Drizzle If you’re looking for the ultimate fall harvest salad, this one has everything: nutty wild rice, butter-roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, tart cranberries, toasted pecans, and kale for the perfect seasonal crunch. It’s hearty, cozy, colorful — basically all the fall flavors in one bowl. But […]
My Weekday Fall Vegetarian Salad
Easy Fall Vegetarian Salad with Shallot Dijon Dressing I eat a vegetarian meal at least once a day. It’s almost always lunch. I don’t know when or why this habit started, but it stuck. And honestly, lunch is the perfect time to pile on the veggies. In my 20s, I ate salads only if they […]
Fall Sweet Potato, Kale + Quinoa Salad with Maple Dressing
Fall Sweet Potato, Kale + Quinoa Salad with Maple Dressing This Fall Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Salad is everything you love about the season in one colorful bowl — tender baby kale, creamy roasted sweet potatoes, nutty quinoa, and a sweet-tangy maple dressing. Add a sprinkle of dates, crunchy pecans, and shaved Parmesan, and […]
Roast Carrot + Lentil Salad
Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese I’ve been wanting to share this Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with you for a while — and now’s the perfect time. It’s a simple, hearty, and flavor-packed dish that’s full of protein, texture, and just the right balance of sweet and salty. And that creamy goat […]
Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps
Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps Fresh, Crunchy, and Totally Satisfying These Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps are the perfect balance of flavor and texture — crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, creamy peanut sauce, and peppery arugula all wrapped up in a soft gluten-free tortilla. It’s a fresh and wholesome lunch that doesn’t skimp on flavor. I love mixing […]
Poached Pear Spinach Salad with Champagne Dressing
Poached Pear + Spinach Salad with Lemon Champagne Dressing This poached pear spinach salad is my newest obsession—and honestly, it might become yours too. It’s fresh, vibrant, and instantly elevates any everyday salad routine. I’ve always loved a good spinach salad recipe because it feels light, nourishing, and energizing. And with this one, every single […]
Fast & Fresh Summer Pasta Salad
Fast & Fresh Summer Pasta Salad gluten free | bring to a party This summer pasta salad is everything you want on a warm day—fresh, fast, and completely delicious. It’s the perfect mix of tender pasta, salty olives, creamy feta, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Plus, the no-mayo pasta salad dressing keeps it light, […]
Chicken Salad Two Ways (Easy Meal Prep Recipes)
Chicken Salad 2 Ways I’ve been reminding myself of this for a long time: meal prep makes life easier. Yet somehow, I still forget to do it consistently. Please tell me I’m not the only one! However, once you start preparing simple basics—like roasted chicken breast—your weekly meals instantly get easier. Because cooked chicken in […]
Steak Bite Salad with Zesty Italian Dressing
Steak Bite Salad with Zesty Italian Dressing gluten free | keto friendly If you’re searching for a light, flavorful, and filling salad, this steak bite salad is exactly what you need. It’s packed with crisp veggies, tender marinated steak bites, and a bold Italian dressing that pulls everything together. Tender Steak Bites That Cook Fast […]
Not the Tik Tok
Green Goddess Salad
Not the Tik Tok Green Goddess Salad Calling all Green Goddess Fans and Non fans…because I’ll convert you. The dressing alone is fantastic. Creamy, filled with herbs, garlic and coconut cream – It’s ranch dressings sister – and might be better. What takes this salad over top is the goat cheese, parsley leaves and crisp […]
Crispy Sesame Crusted Chicken + Simple Slaw
Crispy Sesame Crusted Chicken + Simple Slaw Give me all the crispy baked chicken – it’s like fried chicken but without all the added grease. Slice thinly so you can dip into an easy house made sauce. Add a simple crunchy slaw for something green and it’s a healthy flavorful meal. Weeknight crispy crusted chicken […]
Mexican Chicken + Chickpea Salad
Mexican Chicken & Chickpea Chopped Salad This Mexican Chicken & Chickpea Salad is a lightened-up twist on classic Mexican chopped salad. It’s fresh, bright, and full of bold flavor. Even better, it comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Just imagine tender pieces of spice-rubbed chicken mixed with chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy bell peppers. […]
Crispy Honey Chickpea + Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing
Crispy Honey Chickpea + Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing There are no words. My mind is blank. You just have to try this salad. All the combinations, colors and that dressing. Ah. Salty, sweet, crispy, creamy, tender + garlic. Well, all the flavors and textures in this one. Hints of honey both in the tahini […]
Tahini + Roasted Garlic Kale Caesar Salad
Tahini and Roasted Garlic Kale Caesar Salad The only way to enjoy a kale salad is with mega flavor from the dressing. Check it out. It’s simple. Like really simple. High quality ingredients shine here. I mean, it’s kale, dressing and gluten free croutons. The dressing is packed with flavor – tahini, roasted garlic and […]
Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad
Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad You aren’t going to believe this salad. Salty bacon with peppery chicken bites, a perfectly cooked egg with crunchy cucumbers and tomatoes with the crisp romaine lettuce and THAT DRESSING! The fact that this is Paleo still blows my mind. You are able to make a creamy ranch with […]
Herb Oil Chicken Naan Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Herb Oil Chicken Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Oh man, I just love a good wrap. Tender, creamy and full of all the textures and flavors. This one doesn’t disappoint. Simply grilled chicken, drizzled with the best herb oil and topped with mini cucumbers and fresh herbs. The warm naan, spinach and crazy good sun […]
Peanut Chicken Salad with Spicy Dressing
Peanut Chicken Salad with Spicy Dressing It’s about dang time. This salad has it ALL. Crunch, colors, textures and all the protein and vegetables you need…plus the dressing is the creamiest of them all. This salad is great for lunch but with all this warm weather we are still having, this salad is perfect for […]
Roasted Vegetable + Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini
Roasted Vegetable + Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini These roasted vegetables – the best ones, cauliflower, broccoli, butternut squash and red onion – will make your mouth water. You will crave them. Promise. Coated with garlic and onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and lots of olive oil. Then charred in a hot oven. Whoa, these […]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Kale Salad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Kale Salad Think a classic yet updated salad. It’s healthy, gluten and dairy free with all the flavors of garlic, onion and BACON. Just the words ‘Chicken Bacon Ranch’ make me want it. With the addition of massaged (yes, that’s right) kale, crunchy cucumbers, fresh dill and walnuts – it’s unique. Let’s […]
Smoky Roasted Mushroom Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle
Smoky Roasted Mushroom Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle Monday’s aren’t our typical night for pizza but lately anything goes. Earthy mushrooms with creamy and smoky mozzarella with bursts of pomegranate seeds, crisp kale and all that hot honey you can handle. I love a good crispy crust, simple white pizza with all the toppings. AND […]
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad Chicken and honey mustard go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a magically combination, I tell you! Have you tried it? And then of course ‘chicken tenders’ on top of greens is always called a salad. With some fresh garden tomatoes, avocado, crispy bacon and chopped […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad This creamy and rich dressing is my new favorite – I love how the lemon, garlic and honey works so well together. But the tahini base, truly has my heart. Keeping this salad simple, I added in roasted sweet potato pieces, simple gluten free garlic bread crumbs and all the […]
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets Who doesn’t love a little pocket full of crazy good flavors? The mini meatballs fit perfectly into the small pockets, with lots of arugula, sriracha hummus, cucumber and tomato salad and topped off with feta cheese. I also added more garbanzo beans and fresh mint. Whoa, that was a […]
Your Everyday Steak Salad with Celery Leaves + Blue Cheese Dill Ranch
Everyday Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Ranch This Everyday Steak Salad is simple, fresh, and full of flavor. It isn’t complicated, but when you use high-quality steak, creamy blue cheese, and the best produce, the whole dish becomes something special. Fresh Ingredients Make It Shine Start with a well-seasoned steak. Sprinkle on plenty of salt. […]
Brioche Crouton and Lemon Basil Caesar Salad
Brioche Crouton & Lemon Basil Caesar Salad When there are brioche croutons on a salad YOU MAKE IT (or order it)…Whatever, just eat it all up. This doesn’t feel like a salad at all – with some crunchy romaine lettuce and delicious fresh basil, you have your greens, protein from the tender chicken and amazing sweet […]
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad
Arugula + Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad The best Spring time pesto that coats roast chicken just right, served with mixed greens, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Simple salads unite. Ah, this pesto is killer. With lots of peppery arugula, lemon zest, and nutty salty pistachios all mixed with olive oil and garlic. Give me a […]
Quick Cold Peanut Rice Noodles with Veggies
Quick Cold Peanut Rice Noodles with Veggies My go to vegetarian noodle salad takes less than 5 minutes to put together. It’s full of crisp fresh flavors with layers of creamy and rich peanut butter – I love adding in snow peas, tons of cilantro and the unexpected mint! It’s like a vegetarian spring roll […]
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps Let’s elevate your usual boring salad into something fabulous, shall we? I mean, all that hot and spicy buffalo sauce over crispy and tender chicken with the best 4 ingredient blue cheese salad dressing. Keeping it even more crispy with romaine lettuce, carrot sticks and all the walnuts and cherry […]
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad This salad has it all. It has a fresh bite from the pomegranates and crunchy chickpeas and almonds…the goat cheese and parsley add unexpected balance to the greens. But let’s talk about those carrots. Hasselback carrots are a fun treat – easy to slice and all that butter […]
Butternut Squash + Apple Salad with Date Dressing
Butternut Squash + Apple Salad with Date Dressing Just throw Fall in a bowl and eat it. Seriously. I’m all about seasonal produce and highlighting the natural flavors and this just DOES IT! Textures galore from the creamy roasted butternut squash, crunchy candied pecans and apples with the earthy dates and goat cheese. Don’t forget […]
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken High five for decadent mid week meals! Even though, it’s Thursday – this easy cream sauce comes into in less than 5 minutes and coats the chicken just right. Pan sear the salt and pepper chicken. Set aside and use the same pan with all the drippings to […]
Chicken Ceasar Salad Pita Pockets
Chicken Caesar Salad Pita Pockets Hot Summer nights are here in our house and I just don’t always like to be hanging out near the stove and oven. I love a quick meal, that has layers of flavors, textures and is a SANDWICH of sorts. How fun are these?!?! Quick and easy caesar dressing, herby […]