Here’s a potluck show-stopper that can be prepared ahead of time. No one will know how healthy it is until you tell them!

For the Salad
1 fresh beet, shredded
6 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
½ avocado, ripe and cubed
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
For the Candied Walnuts
½ cup walnuts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
(can substitute almonds and maple syrup)
For the Dressing
1/5 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
¼ […]

Salad
12oz medium shell whole grain or brown rice pasta
1 ½ cups sweet red or green peppers, diced
¾ cup dried unsulfured apricots, diced
¾ cup dried dates or prunes, diced
½ cup green onions, chopped

Dressing
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp frozen 100% orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water
1 ½ tsp garlic, crushed
½ cup […]

Ingredients
¾ cup quinoa
½ cup raw almonds or cashews
2 tbsp fresh basil
2 stalks celery
1 cup grapes, halved
½ cup goat’s feta, if dairy is tolerated
2 tbsp olive oil
juice of 2 limes
Directions
Rinse quinoa under running water for a few minutes. Cook quinoa (like rice) in 1 cup of water until water is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes). Once cooked, […]

Switch up your traditional iceberg lettuce-with-tomato-and-cucumber salad with something a bit more exotic! This salad includes many types of fresh produce that is locally available.
Salad Ingredients
1/3 cup walnuts
1 tbsp sesame seeds
6 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
1 tart green apple, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup raisins
Dressing Ingredients
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp frozen apple […]