In case you can't tell, when it comes to summer meals, I like do to a big salad and some sort of grilled protein and call it a day. I like branching out from traditional salads with lettuce as a base, and this summer quinoa salad is perfect. It's full of veggies, so easy, and has a simple vinaigrette to tie it all together. Top it with some creamy goat cheese and dinner is served. This summer quinoa salad is perfect all by itself. The protein-packed quinoa and healthy fats from the ... continue reading...
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Lemon Chicken Kale Salad
I am finally back with a new recipe! But trust me, this is a good one. I love this lemon chicken kale salad for lunch or dinner! Flat leaf kale is also called dinosaur kale or lacinato kale and it's perfect for a salad like this. A lemony vinaigrette topped with crispy chicken, red onion, parmesan cheese, and pepitas make for a salad that's healthy, filling, and truly delicious. This salad recipe is full of flavor and perfectly delicious. One of my favorite things about a kale salad is that it ... continue reading...
Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad
Have you ever had tabbouleh? My husband is actually the one who introduced me to it years ago, and I love making this flavorful recipe for lunch or an easy dinner. This chickpea tabbouleh salad is a little extra filling thanks to the addition of chickpeas, but the flavor profile is the same. Tabbouleh uses a grain you may not be familiar with called bulgur. We make this recipe so much that I always have it on hand! Paired with summery ingredients like fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs, it's ... continue reading...
Cauliflower Quinoa Power Bowls
I stocked up on produce two weeks ago unsure if I would be able to go to the grocery story or what would be in stock. I selected hearty vegetables that keep well like cauliflower and sweet potato, as well as vegetables that I would need to use sooner like kale and mushrooms. Of course I had plenty of quinoa because that's one of my pantry staples, and I decided to make a vegan meal that's a quick and healthy option for dinner or lunch as you work from home. Cauliflower quinoa power bowls are so ... continue reading...
Peach, Prosciutto, and Basil Salad
Let's shout it from the rooftops that it's peach season! I can get local peaches from a farmstand near my house and I eat at least one peach a day. There are worse problems to have! I can't get enough of this peach, prosciutto, and basil salad. It's a great light lunch or dinner, and a perfect appetizer when you're entertaining. I love to pair this with some crusty homemade sourdough and a glass of rose. Did I mention this peach, prosciutto, and basil salad is also topped with creamy ... continue reading...