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Salads

Healthy Light Salad Recipes, highlighting seasonal fresh produce

100+ Summer Salad Recipes

June 21, 2021 by Jeanette 1 Comment

100+ Summer Salads

Brighten up your summer meals with this huge collection of Summer Salad Recipes. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and so many more vegetables are at their peak now, so take advantage of all the fresh produce and try a bunch of these recipes. When summer produce first appears at the farmer’s market, I’m always excited…

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Filed Under: salads, Summer Recipes Tagged With: recipe roundup

Tomato Peach Salad

August 4, 2020 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Tomato Peach Salad

This Tomato Peach Salad features summer tomatoes and peaches at their peak juiciness and sweetness. There’s nothing more delicious than freshly picked tomatoes and peaches in the summertime. Each Saturday, I look forward to our local farmer’s market. Although this year we have limited vendors and we can’t handpick our own fruits and vegetables, I…

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Filed Under: salads, Summer Recipes Tagged With: farmer's market, summer produce

Favorite Kale Salad

July 16, 2020 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Favorite Kale Salad

This is my Favorite Kale Salad. I’ve been making this kale salad almost once a week the last couple of months, and it has become a staple in our house. Massaging the kale leaves makes for a tender salad – no more prickly edges. The first time I had massaged kale salad, I was intrigued…

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Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, gluten-free, salads, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: vegetarian salads, vegetarian side dishes

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

June 29, 2020 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is easy to make and perfect for summer barbecues or picnics. Juicy, sweet, farm fresh tomatoes are featured in this vegetarian friendly pasta salad. Our church provides a unique community feel, despite its size. One of ways I like to serve is cooking meals for people and families who are going…

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Filed Under: csa, ENTERTAINING, Pasta and Noodles, salads, side dishes, vegetarian

Christmas Salad Recipe

December 19, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Christmas Salad - beautiful holiday salad featuring jewel toned ingredients sure to delight guests

This Christmas Salad is a delight for the eyes, perfect for the holiday season. I made this beautiful, jewel-toned salad for some special friends to kick off the holiday season. Featuring arugula and jewel-toned radicchio, beets, pomegranate arils, Medjool dates and macadamia nuts, this Christmas Salad is as delicious as it looks. This salad was…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, holiday, salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil-Mint Vinaigrette

August 28, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Mint Vinaigrette - this fresh tomato salad features beautiful heirloom tomatoes at their peak ripeness and a vibrant fresh basil mint dressing https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil-Mint Vinaigrette features beautiful heirloom tomatoes at their peak ripeness and a vibrant fresh basil-mint dressing. Each summer, I look forward to seeing all the farm fresh tomatoes at our farmer’s market. I especially love the variety of heirloom tomatoes the stands have to offer. Heirloom tomatoes come in different…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: allergy free cookbook, allergy friendly cookbook, allergy friendly recipes, allergy-free recipes, Heather Cristo, Pure Delicious

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

July 31, 2019 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad - this clean eating salad has all the ingredients of a Greek salad

 This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad has all the flavors of a Greek salad. It’s a light and nutritious meal. Sponsored by Peapod. I came up with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad as a light and healthy meal that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. This quinoa salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and keeps well….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, gluten-free, New Year, salads, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: healthy lunch, quinoa salad, vegetarian

Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe

May 15, 2019 by Jeanette 11 Comments

"Mixed Bag" Kale Salad

This “Mixed Bag” Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you’ll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block. So, we’ve been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: Baldanza natural market, kale salad, organic

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

May 9, 2019 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool.  Spring crops are just starting to come…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, citrus fruit, grapefruit, oranges, quinoa, salad

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe

May 1, 2019 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing is so light, no one will guess the secret ingredients in the creamy dressing. The non-fat dressing is deceptively rich and creamy tasting. 148 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving). Last week, we started our Fall Bible Study and I volunteered to bring a savory dish. It…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dips and sauces, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: avocado, chopped salad, Greek yogurt, lime cilantro dressing, Mexican salad, oil free dressing, progressive dinner

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

April 22, 2019 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad - this beautiful healthy salad is perfect for entertaining

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, Easter, Faith, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, salads, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, black bean, mango, quinoa, quinoa salad

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

April 8, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

broccoli strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh take on traditional broccoli salad. Have you ever had broccoli salad? It’s a popular salad for picnics and summer barbecues. The traditional dressing typically includes mayonnaise and sugar. In addition to broccoli, you might find raisins, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheddar cheese tossed…

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, broccoli salad, Easter, Greek yogurt, Spring, strawberries

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

April 1, 2019 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing is a healthy and delicious recipe similar to what you find in many Japanese restaurants. I went to my first Japanese restaurant when I was a graduate student in New York City. I fondly remember the simple green salad served with this sweet and tangy carrot ginger salad dressing. I’ve…

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Filed Under: Asian, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: carrot ginger dressing, carrots, Japanese salad dressing

Chopped Greek Salad

March 27, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Chopped Greek Salad

Chopped Greek Salad is a beautiful salad that will impress guests at your next party or large gathering. I made this salad for a large party recently, and everyone commented on how pretty it was. Chopped salads are great for entertaining because they are easy to eat (no large pieces of lettuce to cut). We’ve been…

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Filed Under: ENTERTAINING, gluten-free, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: cooking for a crowd, entertaining, healthy entertaining

Roasted Beets

March 20, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

roasted beets

Roasted Beets are simple to prepare and delicious in salads. I first became obsessed with roasted beets about nine years ago when I ordered the most amazing beet salad at a local restaurant (Farmer’s Table) that used home grown vegetables. It was right around the time when farm-to-table restaurants started to pop up everywhere. The…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

March 4, 2019 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Salmon Beet Feta Salad with Dill Flaxseed Dressing - this is a healthy delicious main course salad - the dill dressing is the key to this salad!

This Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing is delicious, healthy and makes a complete meal. 347 calories/serving; 7 Freestyle points/serving. This past week, we covered the last of the five essentials of The Daniel Plan – Friends, the “secret sauce” of The Daniel Plan.  Our special speaker made an observation that everyone is lonely in certain…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, Faith, Fish, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, New Year, salads, Seafood, The Daniel Plan Tagged With: Daniel Plan Recipe, dill, flax seed oil, friends, salmon salad, The Daniel Plan

Farmer’s Market Corn Salad Recipe

September 24, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Farmer's Market Corn Salad - easy salad featuring summer produce at their peak

Farmer’s Market Corn Salad features fresh corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and basil at their peak. I made this simple corn salad for our Dominican Republic mission trip reunion this past weekend. It was the first time our group has gotten together since our trip in early August. We bonded during the nine days we…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Faith, gluten-free, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: corn, Dominican Republic mission trip, farmer's market

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe

August 13, 2018 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Salad - simple, delicious, healthy summer salad for lunch or dinner

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad is a simple, healthy and delicious summer salad that can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner. I just returned from a nine day mission trip in a small community in the Dominican Republic. Forty-nine of us built cement block walls for a community center and school lunchroom, dug ditches for…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: Dominican Republic mission trip, El Batey, summer salad

Dominican Republic Green Salad Recipe

August 1, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Dominican Republic Green Salad - simple, healthy delicious salad with sweet corn

Dominican Republic Green Salad is a simple, everyday salad that is the perfect accompaniment to any meal of the day. Today, I am going to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip with 50 other people from my church, including the twins and my youngest son. I’ve never been on a mission trip, nor have…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Faith, gluten-free, salads, side dishes Tagged With: Dominican Republic, faith, Grace Community Church, mission trip

Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad Recipe

July 30, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Corn Avocado Tomato Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad is perfect for warm weather entertaining. Serve it as a dip for an appetizer, salsa on top of grilled chicken or fish, or as a salad. Casual summer dinners, barbecues and get togethers call for easy recipes that can be thrown together quickly with fresh in-season ingredients. I love…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, snacks, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cilantro, corn, dip, lime, salsa, summer, tomato

Georgian Lobio Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

July 11, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Georgian Lobio Kidney Bean Salad - great as a side dish for Georgian feast or for picnics

Georgian Lobio Kidney Bean Salad is a popular Georgian dish that makes a delicious and colorful side dish. Recently, I hosted a birthday dinner for our Georgian friend and served this lobia kidney bean salad, and several other traditional Georgian dishes for a surprise. Georgian cuisine is unique and nothing like I’ve tasted before. Fragrant…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: bean salad, Georgian cuisine

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