Paleo Spicy Asian Broccoli Slaw

broccoli slaw

Want to include some more broccoli in your diet, but are tired of steamed broccoli?  Try my Paleo Spicy Asian Broccoli Slaw for a change of pace! Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables, providing vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins (including folate)—even some calcium and iron. Ounce for ounce, the florets and stalks deliver approximately equal amounts of these nutrients.  Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane and other compounds that.. Read More

Share

Curried Egg or Chicken Salad

curried egg salad

I had a bunch of hard boiled eggs leftover the other day and I wasn’t in the mood to eat them so I peeled them all (worst job ever) intending to make some standard egg salad.  But I hate standard! So I though about what I could add to make it different and I decided to add some items I would normally add to a curried chicken salad!  Yes it.. Read More

Share

Buffalo Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap

I really love spicy chicken wings.  Actually I like anything spicy, especially spicy margaritas Those muddled jalapeño peppers in the bottom, that first tangy sip….sigh….but I digress.  Ok people the number one thing I try to teach people about eating healthy……drum roll please!  Being prepared!  The easiest way to do this is to overcook!  Yep leftovers!  If your already at the grill or throwing something in the oven and getting.. Read More

Share

Tomato and Avocado Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing

IMG_3528

I love beautiful summer tomatoes and what better way to eat them (besides plain with a little salt!) than in this beautiful simple salad.  The dressing is fabulous and would be good over meat or even on sandwiches! Tomato and Avocado Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing Print Recipe CourseSalad Servings Prep Time 1 person 10 min Servings Prep Time 1 person 10 min Tomato and Avocado Salad with Fresh Basil.. Read More

Share

Jicama and Green Bean Salad

Jicama and green bean salad

Jicama is such a versatile vegetable that I always forget about!  It is so crisp with a similar texture to an apple.  It is great as a salad garnish but takes main stage in this asian inspired slaw! Jicama and Green Bean Salad Print Recipe CourseSalad Servings Prep Time 4-6 20 minutes Servings Prep Time 4-6 20 minutes Jicama and Green Bean Salad Print Recipe CourseSalad Servings Prep Time 4-6 20.. Read More

Share

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Someone made an appetizer at a party I was recently at with watermelon, feta and mint on a toothpick.  I was so blown away by the flavor combination I decided to try it as a salad.  This is the result.  You can slice the onion, but when spiralized it makes it so fun and a great presentation!  Happy Summer! Watermelon and Feta Salad Print Recipe This cool refreshing salad is.. Read More

Share