Pinto Bean Salsa Salad

Pinto Bean Salsa Salad

Are you looking for a tasty side salad with some zing?  This easy to make salad popped with texture and flavor.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Dressing- 1 garlic clove 1 ½ limes juiced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ cup extra 

Fennel, Arugula, and Strawberry Salad

Fennel, Arugula, and Strawberry Salad

Do you need a spring/summer salad recipe?  This salad mixes fennel, arugula, and sweet strawberries with white balsamic vinegar for a heavenly bite. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 large fennel bulb with fronds 4 cups arugula ½  cup 

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Are you bored with plain chicken and boring salads?  This dinner is full of flavor and loaded with veggie goodness. Recipe adapted from 2B Mindset Ingredients: Salad- 1 English cucumber sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved 1 bell pepper diced ¼ cup matchstick carrots ½ 

Honey Mustard Coleslaw

Honey Mustard Coleslaw

Honey mustard dressing tastes great any time, but when you pair this coleslaw with the right main dish it really shines.  I topped my Ranch Chicken Sandwich/Wrap with this coleslaw for an extra kick. Ingredients:  Dressing- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt ¼ cup yellow 

Roasted Shrimp and Veggie Salad

Roasted Shrimp and Veggie Salad

Salads can get boring when eaten daily.  This salad combines roasted vegetables with tasty shrimp to wake up your taste buds. The addition of shrimp makes this salad filing enough to be a full meal or you can just eat a little and enjoy this 

German Style Sweet Potato Salad

German Style Sweet Potato Salad

I love German potato salad!  It was a dish my grandfather used to make that still makes my mouth water.  This is a new spin on an old recipe. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¾ inch 

Everything Green Beans

Everything Green Beans

If you haven’t bought Everything Bagel seasoning yet I highly recommend it.  This simple recipe is full of flavor and tastes fantastic. Recipe adapted from 2B Mindset Ingredients: 2 cups green beans trimmed 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon 

Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

If you are craving Asian flavors, but not looking for a lot of salt and fat then you should try this salad. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/8 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 

Apple, Pear, and Walnut Salad

Apple, Pear, and Walnut Salad

I love apples and pears and thought this salad would pair well with a spicy blueberry tenderloin I was making for dinner.  The vinaigrette tasted fantastic although I may switch pecans for walnuts in the future since I am not a real fan of walnuts.  

French Onion Green Beans

French Onion Green Beans

If you are craving the fried onions from green bean casserole but looking for a lighter dish then I have the answer for you.  This dish is easy to make, is packed with flavor, and low on calories and fat. Ingredients: 2 cups green beans