Thanksgiving made easy! Since it’s autumn, it won’t be long before you’re thinking about your special Thanksgiving meal. Here are three ideas for seasonal and simple salads you can make before the big meal, and be ready for the big day. For a sensational thanksgiving salad make one of these crowd pleasing, simple and healthy salads!
Winter Greens, Dried Fruit Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Waldorf Salad with Creamy Cinnamon Dressing – High fiber, lower fat!
Crunchy, sweet & savory! Yum! You won’t even miss the mayonnaise (or the gobs of fat), traditionally used in a Waldorf salad. This tastes so much fresher, crispy and there’s no need to add chicken, if you don’t want it. Otherwise, 2 cups of diced cooked chicken breast can be added. It’s convenient to buy… Continue Reading
This is super healthy! Enjoy this crunchy, nutty, slightly sweet and savory salad made with one of the healthiest superfood and plant proteins in the world…quinoa! It’s loaded with almost twice the fiber of whole grains, so it makes you feel fuller, longer, lowering cholesterol and glucose levels. And it’s known to help prevent heart… Continue Reading
Incredibly exciting and delicious and it’s so good to prevent and reduce inflammation, too! Why is reducing inflammation important? Obesity and unhealthy eating increases inflammation in the body, but even otherwise healthy people who experience chronic inflammation because of an autoimmune disorder—such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or celiac disease—appear to have a higher risk of… Continue Reading
This tastes phenomenal! Yes, it’s that good! The zesty lime vinaigrette really perks up this salad made mostly from vegetable leftovers and fresh lettuce. If you don’t have the same vegetables, simply use what’s available, or in season. I love that it saves food from wasting, and makes a very quick salad with different colors… Continue Reading
Completely addictive! As a Vegan alternative to mayonnaise, cashew “cheese” spread can’t be beat! Cashew nuts are rich in vitamin E and a good source of minerals, particularly magnesium and zinc. While high in fat, all nuts are highly ranked for their healthy unsaturated fats. Keep it refrigerated for up to one week and enjoy… Continue Reading
You’ve got to try this salad! I love how 5 minutes of creating home-made salad dressing and 10 minutes of vegetable prep can turn into such a healthy and delicious meal. Since I make this easy and simple salad so often, I hesitate to even call it a recipe, because the endless variations make this… Continue Reading
This bold and exotic salad makes the most of your garden’s summer vegetables, paired mildly with the spices of India and the combination of crunchy multigrain noodles, peanuts, raisins and dried peas from Marjans’ Bhuja Original Snack Mix, as your topping; and it’s fantastic summer fare! I just found this topping in the grocery store… Continue Reading
This salad is so tangy, juicy, meaty and delicious; it’s a simple favorite you’ll love! See my turkey taco salad for a crowd recipe, without using the mason jars because it’s simpler when serving a larger number of people, if that suits you better. But, this recipe is created for individuals to have available during… Continue Reading
Yes, I’m still enjoying pre-making salads in a jar! It does make them last longer, plus it helps me eat a salad rather than junk food. The point is to make many servings at a time, so just multiply the ingredients based on how many single jar servings you would like to make. It looks… Continue Reading
