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Lemony Chickpea and Herb Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

April 9, 2021 by Faith 12 Comments

In this Lemony Chickpea and Herb Wheat Berry Salad Recipe, the chewy texture and slightly nutty flavor of wheat berries is accented with tangy lemon, rich olive oil, and zippy herbs. Chickpeas bump up the protein and make it a filling, nutritious lunch or side dish.

I’ve always loved hearty salads! Beans, grains, and green vegetables are some of my favorite additions to salads, not only because they’re satisfying and nutrient-dense, but also because they’re sturdy enough to keep well for a few days in the fridge.…

Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese

October 29, 2020 by Faith 6 Comments

This satisfying Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese pairs sweet and savory flavors with creamy and crunchy textures. I just realized that I’ve shared a recipe with kale once a week for four out of the past five weeks. I don’t know when I turned into such a leafy green pusher, lol!...

Keto BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

September 7, 2020 by Faith 7 Comments

Satisfy your craving for barbeque with this Keto BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe while using up leftovers in the fridge! Sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar, garlicky pickles, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, and homemade keto croutons make this salad a winner. We all have our irrational little pet peeves. Those things that make us want to flip our lids even though – in the grand scheme of things – they’re the smallest non-issue “issues” ever....

Fresh Fig Salad Recipe with Pistachios and Pomegranate Dressing

September 1, 2020 by Faith 5 Comments

This Fresh Fig Salad Recipe features sweet, juicy fresh figs, nutty pistachios, and a sweet/tart dressing. It’s easy to make and as delicious as it is simple! Who says salad can’t be spectacular? Not I. I think the best part about a salad is its simplicity. If you have extremely fresh produce, just let its flavor shine and the work is done for you....

Vegan Grain Bowl Recipe with Blackberries and Fresh Mint

July 27, 2020 by Faith 5 Comments

This Vegan Grain Bowl Recipe with Blackberries and Fresh Mint is the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and it’s a nutritious summer meal. One of my favorite summer memories growing up is of my sister and I picking wild berries at my grandparents’ house and eating them as fast as we could pick....

Canned Chicken Salad Recipe

June 12, 2020 by Faith 41 Comments

This Canned Chicken Salad Recipe is easy to make in less than 10 minutes! It’s creamy like tuna salad and seasoned simply with seasoned salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. This version is healthier than most and replaces most of the mayo with Greek yogurt! I remember my mom having her friends over for ladies’ luncheons when I was a kid. She’d make mint-flavored iced tea or lemonade to drink and fruit salad for dessert. She’d usually serve one of two things for lunch: a pretty arranged salad on a bed of greens along with a couple of sides (one of which was […]...

Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

June 1, 2020 by Faith 11 Comments

With a base of mostly yogurt, this Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe is lower in calories and fat, but still has all the flavor! A sprinkle of goat cheese (or feta) and fresh herbs really take the taste up a notch. I have had more than my fair share of cucumber salads in my day!...

Pico de Gallo Recipe (Mexican Salsa Fresca)

May 24, 2020 by Faith Leave a Comment

Pico de Gallo Recipe (also called Mexican Salsa Fresca) takes just 10 minutes to make and transforms a few ordinary ingredients into a bright-flavored fresh salsa that you can pair with everything from tacos to tortilla chips, or just eat with a spoon. I can always be in the mood for Mexican food. I love richly spiced moles, slow-cooked fall-apart-tender meats like oxtail, roasts, and short ribs, and fresh cheese. Mexican cuisine is a harmony between spicy flavors to excite and creamy textures to cool the palate. And let’s not forget the fresh, bright flavor of things like tomato-based salsa that’s aromatic with cilantro to […]...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

May 15, 2020 by Faith 5 Comments

With artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, this Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe is packed with flavor for the perfect 20 minute side dish! Most of us already have a favorite pasta salad in our cooking repertoire. But do you have the perfect pasta salad that you can whip up for any summer party, picnic, or BBQ? I definitely didn’t before this!...

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta

May 11, 2020 by Faith 13 Comments

Sweet and salty pair perfectly in this Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta! It’s a delicious refreshing side dish for a hot summer day. Growing up, our summertime meals consisted mostly of fresh veggies. Sweet grilled corn on the cob. Sliced red tomatoes with my mom’s sweet creamy white dressing. Summer squash sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and salt. Steamed green beans with butter. Bowls of leafy greens....

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