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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

This 5-ingredient pasta salad recipe has all of the flavors of traditional Caesar salad with the addition of kale and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes for an easy and healthy potluck pasta salad. Most often you'll hear me professing my love of making and using homemade ... continue reading... about Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

30 Healthy Summer Potluck Salads to Make in June

From zippy potato salads, quinoa salads, coleslaws, and pasta salads that just seem to get better and better over time, we can't get enough of this list of 30 healthier,  light and refreshing summer potluck salads to make now. With the official first day of summer ... continue reading... about 30 Healthy Summer Potluck Salads to Make in June

Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad

Whether it's a holiday celebration or a simple family gathering, an easy to make pasta salad is always my favorite for feeding a crowd. This recipe combines the Tuscan flavors of three different salamis, provolone cheese and classic Italian white beans, with black olives, ... continue reading... about Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad

Classic Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe

A simple mayonnaise dressing lightly coats the classic ingredients of homemade macaroni salad, fancied up with bay shrimp for an easy side dish made perfect for every barbecue, picnic, or potluck. Updated: This recipe one of my main go-tos for nearly every summer BBQ dinner I ... continue reading... about Classic Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

During the summer months, I make one variation or another of this Greek Pasta Salad at least twice a month, and because I have the basics down, it's easy to pull together for get-togethers, potlucks and BBQs. Just like a signature scent, song, and style, every home cook ... continue reading... about Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

Easy Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Classic Italian flavors make this super easy spaghetti pasta salad with pepperoni, veggies and dressing a potluck favorite everyone will love. Picky eaters. Just like dust bunnies and crumbs dropped and forgotten (or ignored?) in the corners of the kitchen, there's always a few ... continue reading... about Easy Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Loaded with fresh, crunchy veggies, this healthy Asian-flavored pasta salad is one of my most popular all-in-one meals, and it's also a great side dish for potlucks and picnics. One can't have too many pasta salads in their arsenal of recipes. This year I'm partnering with ... continue reading... about Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad

If you're like me,  you love the traditional flavors of Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad, but when you give it a try with whole wheat noodles, you've just upped your healthy foodie factor in a big way. There I was, sitting in front of my computer staring at the deliciousness that ... continue reading... about Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad

Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

The New Years resolutions have rung themselves in. And some of them, for some of you, are already on their way out. This year I'm not making New Years resolutions. Instead, I'm setting goals that aren't beginning-of-the-year-dependent, the kind that once the shiny sparkle of ... continue reading... about Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience. Some of the news has been trying for my family and some has given me drive and inspiration. For myself, things are ... continue reading... about Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

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  • This creamy BLT pasta salad is where healthy meets happy and it’s easy to eat more greens. It’s loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that’s all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo. Tap the link in my bio and search “BLT pasta” for the recipe.
  • Mixing tortilla chips with super easy homemade enchilada sauce and topping it all with lacy edged sunny side ups, crunchy radishes, and creamy avocado, is one of the quickest and most satisfying breakfast + brunch recipes you’ll totally be making for a 20 minute dinner too. Search “chilaquiles” with the link in my bio.
  • This Greek salad with avocado is exactly what winter ordered. It’s fresh, crunchy, tangy, and above all, a delicious bright spot in the dearth of these frigid elements. It has the basic flavors of a traditional Greek salad but with that extra somethin’ somethin’ aka 🥑🥑🥑 to make your Mediterranean heart happy and healthy. Search "Greek salad" with the link in my bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Here's another reason why caprese isn't just for summer anymore 🍅🧀🍗 . With just a few simple ingredients including store-bought pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sweet balsamic glaze, you can make this healthy, stand out, one-pan chicken breast dinner in under 30 minutes for this week's winner winner chicken dinner. Recipe link in my profile then search "caprese chicken". @delallofoods ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Fresh herbs are key to this easy quinoa tabbouleh with chickpeas where mint and Italian parsley perk up quinoa and chickpeas for a dose of vegetarian and gluten-free protein in this superfood salad loaded with crunch and spunk. Winter blahs? We got you. Tap the link in my profile and search "quinoa chickpeas" for the recipe.
  • Quinoa, kale, chickpeas and pistachios turn a hum drum lunch into a protein packed feast because whether you're declaring resolutions, revolutions or re-solutions, ‘tis the time of year when we all want to eat better. More healthy. More wholesome. But why do we need the new year to remind us we should be eating healthy, whole foods? To eat seasonal? To eat and live right? Well...with veg-heavy salads like this on the table, the answer is right on your plate. Get the recipe with the link in my profile then search "quinoa kale". ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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