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HEALTHY WEEKNIGHT SALMON SALAD

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This healthy salmon salad comes together in 30 minutes and is just what is needed when you are looking for a fast, healthy and delicious weeknight meal.

GRILLED WATERMELON, PEACH, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

You can't help but feel virtuous dining on this eat-your-colors grilled watermelon salad. So many great ingredients and such a fun way to add fruits and veggies to your summer diet.

SALMON SALAD WITH SMASHED POTATOES & ROASTED TOMATOES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This beautiful salmon salad is an arranged salad that incorporates slow-roasted salmon, oven-roasted tomatoes, crispy smashed potatoes, boiled eggs and green beans, spread out on a platter of lettuce.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI, OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This delicious grilled zucchini summer salad takes advantage of summer tomatoes and zucchini. It is quick and easy to put together and there are lots of great variations.

BLACK-EYED PEAS GREEK SALAD

WITH 5 COMMENTS

I discovered this black-eyed-peas dish on a recent trip to Greece and fell in love with this traditional Greek dish. Loaded with fresh vegetables and olive oil, this is an excellent dish to expand your healthy Mediterranean diet.

KALE AND LENTIL CHOPPED GREEK SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

This modern version of a Greek salad was inspired by a salad I ate at Asteras Beach Club on the coast of Glyfada, which is known as the Athens Riviera. It is fresh uber healthy and a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet. I find it quite filling as is, but you can add some grilled chicken or salmon if you desire more protein.

EASY & HEALTHY LARB SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

My version of Laotian Larb salad has been modified for access to readily available ingredients in the U.S. It is an intensely flavorful salad that uses Thai sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter flavors to create a delicious salad that stands alone as a complete meal. Serve as a tossed salad, as lettuce wraps or pack in mason jars for lunch.

KALE SALAD WITH APPLES, DATES AND POMEGRANATES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This uber healthy salad can be partially prepared a in a day in advance. Loaded with goodness, kale, apples, dates, pomegranates and pecans will do your body good.

SUMMER SALAD WITH PEACHES, CHICKEN, BACON & CILANTRO DRESSING

WITH 4 COMMENTS

A flavorful summer salad that is hearty enough for dinner. Make when peaches are ripe and tomatoes are at their peak. A few crumbles of bacon boosts umami and the creamy non-dairy cilantro dressing binds it all together.

MANGO, BLUEBERRY AND MACADAMIA NUT SALAD