This quick salad is a tasty and convenient way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It tastes best at room temperature, making it perfect for buffets and picnics.
This protein-packed salad is perfect for a meatless Monday. Quinoa is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids needed by our bodies. Add to that a good serving of kale, apple, and cheese and you’ve got a complete meal!
Edamame seems to be only widely available in frozen form. Stock up, pair it with frozen brown rice, and you can have a really healthy meal in about 10 minutes. Pictured here with crab cakes.
Author Barbara Seelig-Brown said, "The delicious and healthy flavors of the Mediterranean inspired me to create this salad. This recipe can be made a day or two ahead of time and kept refrigerated. This recipe is great for picnics, make-ahead meals, or brown bag lunches."
This entree salad goes great with a side of garlic bread. You could also grill the chicken and make the dressing ahead of time so you can pack it for lunch during the week.
Talk about a summer treat! This healthy salad is so good, especially in summer when you can grab fresh peaches and corn in season (and on sale!). When you brown the peaches and corn, they tend to take on completely different taste profiles. Be prepared for an explosion of flavors!
Sometimes I just crave a simple field green salad with the crunch of nuts, tang of dried fruit, and some simple grilled chicken over the top. This is it. Top with Triple Citrus Vinaigrette.
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