Hello big beautiful rainbow salad!!!! Guys, this Thai crunch salad with tahini dressing is my favorite salad of all times...okay, maybe not, but it is for now. 4 reasons why I am obsessed with this Thai crunch salad: It's huge and it's packed with veggies. It's a-make-in-advance-kind-of-salad. The veggies are hearty enough that you don't need to worry about any soggy/wilty lettuce situation - THE WORST!!! You can make this Thai crunch salad several days in advance enjoy it for … [Read more...]
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Pasta + A Virtual Baby Shower
Hi, friends! Guess what today is?!?! It's my blogging friend Katherine's virtual baby shower!!! She runs the blog Love in My Oven, where she shares nutritious and occasionally decadent recipes that she creates for her family. How cool is it that we get to throw her a virtual baby shower?! Thanks Internet, you are pretty awesome! A big thank you to Kelly from Sweet and Treats for organizing the entire baby shower. So many bloggers came together to create recipes in Katherine's honor - you'll … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons and Shrimp
Are you ready for THE BEST Caesar salad of you LIFE?! Okay, maybe not the best ever, but it's my current obsession! Meet Brussels Sprouts Caesar salad!!! Here's what's in Brussels sprouts Caesar salad: Shredded Brussels sprouts as the base rather than lettuce - hearty and delicious Chickpea croutons - crispy, garlicky, salty goodness Creamy caesar salad dressing, HOMEMADE - healthier (no raw eggs), and rediculously delicious Sauteed shrimp - light, buttery, the perfect easy … [Read more...]
Warm Curry Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas
Hi, how was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was fun and relaxing and full of delicious food! What kind of recipe do I even share on the Monday after Thanksgiving? Do people even care about food right now? OR are they just drowning in turkey leftovers? I mean how can I even top Turkey and mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie and stuffing?!!? I don't top it. But I do provide you with a glowing detox salad to help you feel like yourself again after eating all of the warming, comforting, heavy, yummy … [Read more...]
Loaded Watermelon Salad with Pesto
It's the end of August and I am in denial that fall is on it's way. Yes, it's still several weeks until the calendar officially says it's fall. But here in Iowa the mornings have been getting cooler (58 degrees) and I have noticed a few leaves have started to turn color ever so slightly. Part of my says NOOOOO, it can't be fall yet, I am not ready! The other part of me is really enjoying the comforting warmth of my hot tea during the cool mornings. TBH this August has not felt much like August … [Read more...]
Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
You know those moments when you are starving and hangry and NEED a quick and super easy lunch or even dinner? You go to the fridge only to discover that you are out of anything that's already made or that needs minimal prep?! And then you quickly run to the pantry hoping to find some kind of soup or prepared pantry staple that you can quickly heat up - you come up empty handed again. Except there is a can of tuna hidden behind the can of chickpeas and bags of tortilla chips. Hmmm, but you're all … [Read more...]
Loaded Caprese Salad with Shrimp
Caprese salad is a true beauty to behold. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with sliced tomatoes, all the basil leaves you can get your hands on and a little drizzle of olive oil. Perfect combo! Yes, I do love the flavors of that salad, BUT a lot of times when I eat it I want it to be more. I want a bunch of lettuce and some other veggies thrown on there. Can it be done without detracting from the amazing fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and fresh tomato combo? I think so! And loaded caprese salad … [Read more...]
Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad with Creamy Basil Avocado Sauce
I have a zucchini growing in my garden right this very minute, pretty sure it's ready to be picked today! I know exactly what I'm going to do with my zucchinis as they continue to grow, make this delicious summer zucchini noodle salad! I mean isn't summer just amazing like that?! So many fresh vegetables to be devoured. Zucchini noodles, or zoodles are a trend that has been around a while. With good reason too, I mean why not turn your zucchini into a noodle shape? It's more fun to eat in a … [Read more...]
How to Make Vinaigrette Dressing for Salads
CALLING ALL SALAD LOVERS!!! Sorry to yell at you but I have been super excited to share this post with you! How to make vinaigrette dressing for salads has been on my mind since like day one when I started this blog back in 2014. That's a long time to be thinking about a post. I think it's about time, my friends. If you don't already know this about me I love a good salad. Don't believe me? Check out all my salad recipes! Any good salad requires a delicious dressing, one that is flavorful, … [Read more...]
15 Minute Italian Salad
Are you ready for this super simple 15 minute Italian salad?!?! Cause we all need a good Italian salad in our lives! Don't you agree?! This Italian salad was inspired by my dairy free zuppa toscana soup that I made way back in February. Have you made the zuppa toscana soup it yet?! If not, you really need to get on that because it's sooo good! Anyways, I served that soup to some friends one night along with a quick side salad that I threw together. Since the soup is Italian and both of my … [Read more...]
