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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

Recipes Using Pesto

September 2, 2020 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Recipes Using Pesto

Enjoy your favorite pesto in these healthy Recipes Using Pesto. Each summer, I grow basil, mint, cilantro and parsley in my container garden. I love making fresh pesto using these herbs and often add leafy greens such as kale and Swiss chard. Traditional pesto is made with basil; however, I love adding leafy green vegetables…

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Filed Under: farmer's market, Summer Recipes Tagged With: pesto

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

Healthy Summer Side Dish Recipes

July 1, 2020 by Jeanette 2 Comments

75 Summer Side Dish Recipes

Choose from this collection of Healthy Summer Side Dish Recipes to round out your summer dinners, barbecues and picnics. I love going to the weekly farmer’s market to see what fresh produce is in season. By mid-summer, the stalls are full of fresh tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, potatoes, zucchini and more. This summer, I’m growing a…

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Filed Under: ENTERTAINING, side dishes, Summer Recipes Tagged With: barbecues, picnic food, summer produce, summer vegetables, vegetarian side dishes

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken Recipe

August 7, 2019 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken - the marinade in this recipe is amazing! Delicious in salads, summer rolls, sandwiches or as a main course

Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken is delicious in salads, sandwiches, summer rolls, or as a main course. I love summer grilling, and am always looking for new ways to grill chicken. Grilled food is popular in Southeast Asia, and the fragrant flavors are a nice change from the typical American barbecue. I visited Vietnam many years…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, lemongrass, Southeast Asian recipe, Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese recipe

Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken Recipe

June 26, 2019 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken - this is so easy and delicious - it's our go-to summer barbecue recipe

This Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken is a wonderful summer dish. Serve with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Summer is here in Connecticut and outdoor living is one of the pleasures I look forward to. Three years ago, we invested in some nice outdoor furniture, including an oversized cantilever umbrella (which I highly recommend). This…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: BBQ Thai Chicken, easy Thai recipe, Grilled Thai Chicken, Thai

Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken Recipe

May 21, 2019 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken - this marinade is phenomenal ~ no artificial colors in this recipe - brilliant red beet powder stands in for red food coloring

This Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken will remind you of the roast pork you find in Chinatown. The flavor is sweet and smokey, and best of all, there is no artificial coloring in this version. Although I haven’t been to Chinatown in many years, I remember walking by the stores with various roasted meats hanging…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: beet powder, char siu, grilled chicken, grilling, natural food coloring

Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon Recipe

July 25, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon - this easy recipe is perfect for summertime. The rub is delicious and very kid-friendly ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon is perfect for summertime. The rub is delicious and very kid-friendly. My kids normally don’t like salmon, but this is one salmon recipe that they all love. I’m not sure there’s anything Brazilian about this recipe, but that’s the name based on a recipe my friend gave me many years ago….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, Fish, gluten-free, main courses, Seafood, Summer Recipes Tagged With: grilled salmon, grilling, salmon

Grilled Brined Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

July 23, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Grilled Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled Brined Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce takes barbecue chicken to a whole new level. Smoky and sweet, this sauce is finger licking good, and the brined chicken is juicy and tender. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting my husband’s cousin and niece from Taiwan for a week. I’ve never met them before, and…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: barbecue chicken, brining chicken, family, homemade barbecue sauce, Labor Day, summer

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

July 18, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho - refreshing, delicious, low calories, no fat summer soup

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho is a refreshing, healthy cold summer soup that features summer produce at their peak. My mom used to make gazpacho in the summertime. It was perfect for the sweltering heat as no cooking was involved and the soup was served cold – that’s a win win in my book. Most people either…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, soups, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cold soup, summer soup, watermelon

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto Recipe

May 7, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto - a delicious and easy way to dress up asparagus this summer

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto is a delicious way to dress up fresh asparagus. The pesto is bright and vibrant from the mint, and salty and tangy from the feta and Parmesan cheese. I’m a lover of condiments. If you could only see all the little jars of sauces and bottles of hot sauces…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, Easter, gluten-free, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, condiment, feta cheese, grilling, mint, pesto, sauce

Grilled Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce Recipe

April 23, 2018 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Grilled Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce - this deliciously light and healthy meal is perfect for celebrating Spring

Grilled Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce is a deliciously light and healthy dinner idea for warmer weather. I’ve been craving grilled fish now that the weather’s getting warmer. 260 calories/serving; 1 Freestyle Point/serving. We have several good fish markets in our area so it’s easy to find good quality fresh fish. Although it’s usually more expensive than…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, Easter, Fish, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, Seafood, Summer Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, fish, green sauce, grilled fish, mint, salmon, sauce for fish, sauce verte, watercress, yogurt sauce

Grilled Pineapple Split Sundae

August 3, 2016 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Grilled Pineapple Coconut Spiced Honey Sundae - this tropical sundae features sweet grilled pineapple and a honey cinnamon nutmeg ice cream sauce

This Grilled Pineapple Split Sundae has a tropical flare, featuring sweet grilled pineapple, coconut flakes and a honey cinnamon nutmeg ice cream sauce. This post is sponsored by Peapod I love grilling in the summer. It’s fast and versatile because you can grill an entire meal with minimal cleanup. I’ve grilled watermelon and bananas before but…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: grilled fruit, grilled pineapple, grilling fruit, grilling pineapple, Peapod

Greek Grilled Octopus with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe

September 2, 2015 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Grilled Greek Octopus - tender and flavorful, this octopus is marinated in olive oil infused with garlic, rosemary and thyme

This Greek Grilled Octopus is marinated in olive oil infused with garlic, rosemary and thyme. Pressure cooked octopus yields a tender octopus in just ten minutes. Grilling adds smokiness and a little crunchy texture to this delicious appetizer and reminds me of one of my favorite octopus dishes at Mediterranean restaurants. I love grilled octopus….

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, Seafood, Summer Recipes Tagged With: Greek octopus, grilled octopus, grilling, Mediterranean cuisine, rosemary, thyme

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe

August 17, 2015 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme - the perfect side dish for summer grilling

Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme is the perfect summer side dish, scented with fresh herbs. I love no-fuss Summer grilling because it keeps the kitchen cool and there’s virtually no clean-up involved. Both proteins and vegetables can be grilled at the same time too, so there’s no need to turn on the stove or…

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Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: grilled cauliflower, grilling cauliflower, grilling vegetables, rosemary, thyme

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet

August 12, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles in a Packet - this is an amazingly simple and delicious meal, all cooked on the grill in a little foil wrapping. Low carb and healthy too.

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet is the perfect no fuss meal. These individual packets are great for portion control and for a nice presentation. 344 calories/6 Freestyle points per serving. Sponsored by Peapod. There are still a few more weeks of summer vacation before school starts, so we’ve been savoring every…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Seafood, shellfish, Summer Recipes Tagged With: grilling, Mediterranean diet, Peapod, shrimp, zucchini noodles

Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

July 28, 2015 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce - the chicken is marinated with Greek yogurt, allspice, coriander, cumin and cinnamon; and the sauce is a mixture of Greek yogurt, fresh dill, mint, parsley, spinach, fennel and cucumber. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful grilled chicken dish served with a cool topping.

This Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Fennel Spinach Tzatziki Sauce is full of spices and fresh herbs. We’re at the peak of summer grilling and by this time of year, I’m looking for new grilling ideas. My kids will try just about anything, so I was pleasantly surprised when one of my boys spotted a recipe…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: chicken shawarma, Middle Eastern food, Progressive Eats, tzatziki sauce

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter Sauce Recipe

July 27, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter Sauce - a super easy and delicious recipe with just 4 ingredients

This Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter Sauce is so easy and delicious – just four ingredients. Do you find it challenging coming up with different ways to prepare vegetables for dinner throughout the week? I try to serve a different vegetable each night, but lately, I’ve been getting tired of making vegetables the same…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, gluten-free, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, butter, easy side dish, grilled asparagus, soy sauce, summer side dish

Grilled Ratatouille with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

August 20, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Grilled Ratatouille wrapped in foil is the perfect way to enjoy summer eggplant, tomatoes, onions and peppers. The best part is that there’s almost no cleanup involved. Our farmer’s market is packed with summer vegetables this time of year and I find myself buying as much as I can carry. Although I get to the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: eggplant, farmer's market, grilling, peppers, ratatouille, summer

Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

June 30, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Wings © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Wings are perfect for the Fourth of July or any summer barbecue. Summertime is my lazy time. Meals are very casual and often thrown together on the spur of the moment using whatever I have in the refrigerator. Grilling is my cooking method of choice when I’m really lazy and…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Summer Recipes Tagged With: barbecue, chicken wings, grilling, spices, summer

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