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13 Veggie Packed Recipes for Winter

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Need inspiration for healthy ways to eat veggies during the winter? We've gathered our favorite veggie packed recipes that are satisfying enough for winter - from soups, chilis, salads, stir fries, and even mac and cheese! Getting that serving of veggies in never tasted so good!         … [Read more...]

Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp

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Who is ready for a refreshing Greek pasta salad on a hot summer day?!?! You all love my Italian pasta salad with salami that I shared last summer, so I couldn't resist making another pasta salad. And, I have to say, I might have a new favorite!!! This Greek pasta salad is vibrant, healthy, and is packed with Greek inspired veggies: red onion that gets pickled in the vinaigrette, kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, and grape tomatoes. Plus, you've got the pillow-y … [Read more...]

Pesto Pasta Salad with Shrimp

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Last week I shared one of my all time favorite summer recipes, basil pesto. It's such a great way to use up basil that grows abundantly in the garden this time of year. I almost always have some pesto on hand during the summer.  So, why not showcase a great way to make use of that basil pesto sauce, by making a pesto pasta salad with shrimp?!?! It's so incredibly easy to make. This recipe takes 20 minutes to make, 30 minutes, if you need to make the pesto. You can easily make it … [Read more...]

Greek Chickpea Salad with Shrimp

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It's officially summer, and nothing says summer, more than a big fat salad that's served chilled. It's Greek chickpea salad time, my friends!!! Much like my Italian pasta salad with salami, this Greek chickpea salad is packed with veggies, can be made in advance, and is super easy to make. You've got the tender, meaty chickpeas along with the crunchy cucumbers, some artichoke hearts, crunchy red onion, black olives, and kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, plenty of feta cheese for tang, … [Read more...]

Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

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If pasta salad doesn't scream summertime, than I don't know what does. Pasta salad is a summertime staple here in the Midwest. You can expect to see it served at picnics, backyard parties, pool parties, etc. Today, I am sharing my take on an Italian inspired pasta salad. It's got loads of Italian veggies and flavors, all dressed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. It's ideal for any summertime party situation...or for an easy meal at home. Italian pasta salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, … [Read more...]

Easy Beet and Fennel Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Do you like beets? I love beets, but my husband does not. He dislikes them so much that when I asked him how he liked these photos, he told me that just looking at a picture of beets made his stomach churn.  After 8 years of marriage, I have come to accept that I will not get him to like beets, no matter what recipe it is. Whenever there is a food that my husband doesn't like, I find that I don't make it as often. Especially when it's an ingredient that needs cooking, and … [Read more...]

Kale Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

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This kale Thai salad is loaded with Thai inspired flavors, and veggies, including a juicy, sweet mango - all of it is coated in a delicious peanut dressing that you're going to love. This salad will give your taste buds a tropical experience. It's a vegan entrée salad that's satisfying and will keep you full for hours. This salad is one I originally made back in 2015 and decided to revisit when I wanted to eat healthy, yet have a little taste of summertime. It did not disappoint! This … [Read more...]

Chicken Caesar Salad

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Hi, remember, how I shared a recipe for healthy Caesar dressing a little while back? Well, I am FINALLY sharing a chicken Caesar salad to go with that Caesar dressing. Crisp, crunchy lettuce tossed in a flavorful, creamy Caesar dressing. The croutons are crunchy, and garlicky, the chicken is juicy and has a nice seared crust due to the garlic powder. And, of course, an extra sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese.  Who else LOVES to order a good Caesar salad at a restaurant?! What if you … [Read more...]

Healthy Caesar Dressing (with Greek Yogurt)

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You all probably know by now how much I enjoy a good salad. And, you probably know how much I love using plain, fat free Greek yogurt in sauces, dressings, and dips, in place of other similar creamy things. One, that I know you guys love is my healthy Greek yogurt dill dip. It's one of my favorites too. We make it all the time! The great thing about using fat free Greek yogurt in dips and dressings is that it can replace another creamy fat such as mayonnaise, sour cream, or even egg yolks, … [Read more...]

Sonoma Chicken Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. If you have never had sonoma chicken salad before you are in for a treat!!!   Of all the chicken salads out there THIS chicken salad is the queen of them all. It's just got that perfect balance between crunchy celery and pecans, and juicy, sweet grapes with tender, savory chicken and a dressing that's just the right amount to keep everything moist, but … [Read more...]