Deli counter salads are always so yummy, but they are often pretty expensive (Yes, I’m talking to you Whole Foods) so it’s a great idea to whip some up at home. It’s also a wonderful side dish to bring to summer potlucks, BBQ’s, or parties! Curried Broccoli Salad 6 c. broccoli florets, broken up into smaller pieces…
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Sesame Honey Dip
Happy Spring! Here’s a delicious no-bake recipe for a fresh raw veggie dip or sauce. This was an “on-the-fly” creation. I needed a tasty sauce for some coconut shrimp and the inspiration just hit me! Lucky for me, I had all the necessary ingredients right in my fridge. This is super easy to make and…
Strawberry Fennel Salad
Word has it that (unofficial) summer is here. That means less baking and roasting… more grilling and salad tossing! Whole Foods has been selling some wickedly delicious strawberries for the past week or so. You would think that strawberries wouldn’t hit their peak till summer, but we have this little thing going on called a…
Marinated Spring Vegetable Salad
Spring veggies are so fun and beautiful! I don’t often steam my vegetables because I’m such a HUGE fan of roasting them but for this recipe, steaming works perfectly. You could also blanch them, if you’re into that sort of thing. I was at my FAVORITE whole foods yesterday and picked up some romanesco…
Seedy Kale Salad
There’s no denying it… even if you have the best intentions and the most paleo-perfect holiday menu, you will likely eat too much on Thursday. This is a little inspiration for a healthy, light meal for your post-holiday feast fest. Seedy Kale Salad 1 bag baby kale (if using mature kale, de-stem and chop, massage…
Asian Chop Salad
I really don’t like bulgarian split squats. Not to brag or anything… but I have some pretty impressive lower body strength. There’s nothing like a nice set of bulgarian’s to make me feel like a complete weakling. My poor booty… my poor quads… and by “poor” I obviously mean “lucky” (insert gratitude practice here) because…
Avocado Chicken Salad
This salad is a great alternative for mayo-filled chicken salad dishes. Not everyone likes mayo (what?! It’s delicious!!! Especially if you make it yourself)… AND everyone can have eggs! Those people are just plain unlucky. Sorry folks. I feel bad for you. So here’s a recipe just for you. Enjoy. Avocado Chicken Salad 1 lb….
Simple Antipasto Salad
We got a puppy! His name is Tiny, and he’s a 9 month old St. Bernard rescue. We took him to the beach the other day. He ran and played in the water until he was so tired that he passed out in the back of the car. Which was good, cause by the…
Links I Love 9.0
Another edition of everyone’s favorite… The Clean Plate’s newest, favoritest links. Let’s start with some recipes. Nom Nom Paleo This salad was AMAZING. I omitted the cashews and used this almond butter dressing. I also added grilled chicken. I also just recently got Michelle’s Cookbook, Nom Nom Paleo. It’s equally amazing and must be purchased…
Upgrade Your Salad
Sometimes it just takes a little creativity to move your salad from lame to luscious. Today’s quick tip involves fancifying your run of the mill tomato/cucumber/lettuce/chicken salad. The problem. Cobb Salads. Universally loved because of all the components especially the BACON! (Duh) But let’s be honest, a Cobb Salad usually turns into a game of…
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