Salads should never be boring! They should have tons of texture, from creamy honey mustard dressing in this lemon chicken winter salad, to filling quinoa in this halloumi quinoa salad and the freshest vegetables in this healthy pasta salad with tomatoes and zucchini.
A salad is perfect as a main course, as this Mexican inspired mango salad. And as a side dish as this fresh strawberry arugula summer salad and zesty tabbouleh with quinoa. Salads are more than just lettuce and tomato!
Classic Waldorf Salad with crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy dressing - a perfect turkey side dish. To be completely honest, to me, a turkey dinner isn't a turkey dinner without a Waldorf salad. That creamy, crunchy, freshness of the Waldorf salad is perfect to cut through the richness of the turkey gravy and juicy turkey. […]
Looking for a fresh, filling and flavor-packed salad that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for a lunch with friends? This Rosemary Chicken and Bacon Salad brings together savory grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and a bold sun-dried tomato vinaigrette - all on a bed of peppery arugula and crisp mixed greens. […]
This Falafel Salad is a feast of textures, flavors, and colors—perfect for when you want something hearty, fresh, and deeply satisfying. With crispy falafel, herb-packed greens, fragrant bulgur, creamy […]
This warm chicken salad is all I love in a delicious salad. This wholesome dish combines succulent chicken […]
This mint citrus salad is a showstopper and centerpiece that is deceptively easy to make! A sweet honey drizzle and sea salt pop all the right flavors making it a very enjoyable side salad that can […]
This prosciutto salad is so easy to make, yet it feels rather elegant with salty prosciutto and mixed greens, sweet mango, cream cheese and gooey burrata, finishing it off with a tangy balsamic glaze and some pine nuts. All this is done in less than 30 minutes, […]
This mango chipotle quinoa bowl is filled with all the fresh flavors! It's simple to put together, with filling quinoa, sweet mango, hearty beans and tangy lime chicken all drizzled with a fantastic smoky chipotle dressing. This bowl of sunshine is smoky, […]
This roasted cauliflower chickpea salad is loaded with healthy vegetables like obviously cauliflower and chickpeas, but also carrots, shallots and broccoli, in addition to a tangy garlic sauce and creamy baked feta cheese. Fresh pomegranate […]
Grilled Peach Salad is proof that sweet and savory are perfect together, especially in fresh salads! This salad is filled with juicy, grilled peaches, savory bacon, salty feta, fresh arugula and spinach and topped with a super simple homemade balsamic glaze!
Fennel Grapefruit Salad is a fresh and healthy side dish with bright and slightly bitter citrusy flavors paired with the mild anise flavor from the fennel and sweetness from the pomegranate. […]
This butternut squash kale salad is the perfect fall salad filled with delicious brussels sprouts, chickpeas, fresh clementines and roasted walnuts - and then drizzled with a simple maple mustard vinaigrette.
This cold pasta salad can be made either creamy or non-creamy and it is the perfect picnic or lunch idea for summer! Bring some good bread and butter, a big bowl of (non-) creamy pasta salad with chorizo […]
When you need a little bit of Summer in your life, this healthy dish will leave you happy and ready to conquer the world. A spicy North African harissa, mixed with creamy avocados, cilantro vinaigrette […]
Wilted kale is the simplest and most delicious way of getting that highly nutritious green into your diet. Sautéed kale is an easy side dish that is perfect with spicy curries, stews and casseroles. The garlic and salted butter add wonderful depths to the kale, […]
Mexican Inspired Mango Salad with a creamy avocado dressing, cilantro lime chicken and deliciously filling quinoa and beans. This is a loaded salad full of texture and healthy ingredients. We've got the fresh greens, crunchy tortilla chips, […]
In between all those hearty and heavy Winter meals, we might crave something lighter. In the Winter that often means soups, but sometimes I just want all the fresh veggies and produce. Enter this fantastic lemon chicken winter salad! […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the tone for the rest of the day, and I need it to be nutritious and filling! Here's 31 of my favorite healthy breakfast ideas to kickstart your day, helping you feel nourished and filled until lunch. […]
Tabbouleh is a fresh Middle Eastern side dish, with flavors of mint, lemon and garlic; the quinoa fills you up and nurtures well and the cucumber and tomatoes elevates it to a fresh salad. I've had a kick on Middle Eastern food lately and […]
A lemony healthy pasta salad with delicious ingredients such as roasted tomato and zucchini. This greek-style pasta salad recipe has the absolute BEST pasta salad dressing! The basil lemon vinaigrette …
Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken with a Super Green Spring Salad. It is a healthy and quick weeknight dinner bursting of Spring flavor! This healthy chicken recipe focuses on a fresh …
This Healthy Halloumi Quinoa Salad with Garlic Vegetables and a fresh tzatziki sauce has everything you need in a healthy, nourishing meal. The halloumi is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, the quinoa is cooked in a lot […]
Blackberry Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli - a way to up the Thanksgiving game in an easy but elegant way. It's sweet, it's savory, and it's a plot to get everyone to love the notoriously hated brussels sprout. […]
I wanted to share with you 15 Easy Awesome Recipes I can never get enough of, as my first year food blogging is coming to a close. It's not an easy task, as I love pretty much everything. Some things are closer to one's heart anyway. […]
Strawberry Arugula Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Lavender. During Summer we don't really have time for being in the kitchen all day. This is a quick and easy dinner that celebrates the Summer ingredients. […]
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint, it's fresh, it's sweet and it's perfect as a side dish to any Summer dish. It's few in ingredients and high in Summer vibe. Quick and easy, yummy and just a little bit cheesy. Well, I guess maybe […]
The chicken get this tangy, citrusy marinade, and combined with the flavorful quinoa, sweet bananas and fresh mangos - it is a little piece of heaven. The best part? It's healthy too. Healthy food doesn't have to be boring! And this is absolutely not boring.