For the Salad
1 ½ pounds small baby potatoes; washed well and halved or quartered
½ pound new carrots, washed well and halved or quartered
½ pound parsnips, washed well and halved
6 shallots, medium, peeled
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp sea salt
2 bunches green onions, halved lengthwise
For the Dressing
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 shallot, small, minced
2 tsp whole grain mustard
¼ tsp sea salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive […]

Nothing says immune health like carrots! Beta carotene is excellent for boosting the immune system and preventing cancers. This salad is super easy if you have a food processor - I have inherited my mom’s 25 year old Cuisinart and it runs like a charm!

Salad Ingredients
12 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup fresh or […]

Late summer/early fall is a great time for beets and onions, which are some of the earlier root vegetables. This is a great example that salads can consist of something other than head lettuce and tomatoes!

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 […]