Many holiday celebrations happen at dinner time. Many recipes therefor are for dinner meals. What about lunchtime recipes? This festive cranberry pecan chicken salad is a perfect choice for your lunchtime festivities! This post was originally posted in December 2015. I love to add different ingredients to chicken salad. Sweet and salty combos are the…
Salads
Protein-Packed Leftover Turkey Salad
Use up leftover turkey with this protein-packed Leftover Turkey Salad with Walnuts, Apple and Cranberry. The recipe is low in carbs and high in protein. Believe it or not I only eat turkey during the holiday season. Of course turkey in on the Thanksgiving menu. Our family also makes the same identical meal for Christmas…
Summer Chicken Salad
Why have a boring old chicken salad? Sneak in fruit and veggies for more nutrients and fiber. This Summer Chicken Salad is super colorful and full of yummy nutrients. I love chicken salad. When I first became a dietitian I worked for a nursing home company near Flourtown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Flourtown Farmers…
Apple Harvest Salad with Apple Dijon Vinaigrette
Falling leaves and cool crisp air are all signs that Fall is here. This apple harvest salad with apple dijon vinaigrette combines some of the most delicious flavors of the Fall season. I made this salad for our office holiday party last year. The salad was a hit and was devoured quickly. I left with…
Kale Apple Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Kale is a hardy green leafy vegetable that can handle ahead of time prep. This Kale Apple Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette can be made in advance without the kale leaves wilting or getting soggy. I don’t regularly eat kale. It’s just not a veggie I crave or think about eating on a regular basis. Up…
Turkey California Club Salad
Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey can be enjoyed throughout the year. You don’t even need to cook a large turkey. There are many small cuts of turkey that are easier and more manageable to prepare. Thanks to the National Turkey Federation for sponsoring this post. “The National Turkey Federation supports its farmers…
Copycat Cosi Signature Salad
Do you have a favorite restaurant meal that you wish you could make at home? My favorite salad is the Cosi Signature Salad. My copycat Cosi signature salad with a homemade version of their sherry shallot vinaigrette lets me enjoy the dish at home anytime I want! The closest decent restaurant to get a quick lunch…
Lighter Antipasto Salad
Do you run out of lunch options? Are you in a lunch rut? This month’s Recipe Redux challenge is aimed at helping you find healthier options for your mid-day meal. Limpin’ Along for Lunch Ever get in a lunch rut? Need new ideas for packing your kids’ or your own lunch? Are packable noontime options…
Caprese Salad
I have talked about my garden several times this summer. We grew zucchini, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Our tomato plants have done so well that we are swimming in tomatoes. In fact we can not eat them fast enough. One way my husband and I love to eat tomatoes is in a Caprese Salad. This…
Black Bean and Corn Salad
I am definitely a fan of dishes that combine multiple ingredients. All-in-one recipes give you a variety of color, tastes, textures, and nutrients. This black bean and corn salad is an example of a dish that gives you lots of colors and nutrients, but also includes protein, carbohydrate, and fat sources making it a perfect…
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Sweet Strawberries and savory spinach are a perfect match for this refreshing salad. Years ago I was introduced for the first time to a strawberry spinach salad that a guest brought to my in-laws home for Easter dinner. The salad was delicious. I snagged the recipe and proceeded to make the salad a lot that…
Quinoa Greek Salad for One
Once again it’s time for the recipe redux. This month’s theme is Spring cleaning! “Go through your pantry, cupboards, freezer, or fridge; what ‘treasures’ have you found? Pick an ingredient/spice/condiment that’s been hanging out for a while and give it the attention it needs. Share a healthy recipe made using your new-found pantry prize.” I have…
Egg Salad
Last week I shared a video on how to hard boil an egg in my Deviled Egg post. Another great use for hard boiled eggs is egg salad. We often have egg salad around this time of year, because we end up with a lot of hard boiled eggs left over from Easter. I don’t…
Zucchini Caprese Salad
Zucchini noodles are very popular now and are advertised to be used as an alternative to pasta. I love zucchini noodles, but they are not the same as pasta. However, used as a salad with other veggies is a great use for zucchini noodles. I used a tool called the Veggetti that I found…
Apple Walnut Salad with Apple Rosemary Vinaigrette
Happy Halloween everyone! I get so excited on Halloween. I love to dress up more than the kids! This year I am wearing the Maleficent costume my mother made for me when I was about 12 years old. Yes, it still fits. I will try to post pictures on twitter and Facebook, so be sure…