If you love easy, tasty salads, this is the recipe for you. To me, this sesame cucumber salad screams springtime.
Hopefully, wherever you are in the world, you're getting a little bit of sunshine and warmth with the changing seasons. Some days, the sun on my face, or sunbeams streaming through my window, is one of the best parts of my day.
Honestly, when 2020 rolled around, I don't think any of us thought this is where we'd be in the middle of April. For most, we've been quarantined in our houses for weeks.
I have fluctuated on a whole scale of emotions over the past month. Fear of the unknown, grief for the state of the world, ...
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Super Spinach Salad
This easy-to-make spinach salad is bursting with flavors and antioxidants. Its earthy flavor and texture will have you feeling strong and healthy! Throw it together at the last minute for a simple dinner side or bring it to a neighborhood potluck.
Super Spinach Salad
3 c Spinach ((chopped))2 c Purple cabbage ((shredded))1 c Cucumber ((sliced))1/2 White onion ((sliced_)1 c Button mushrooms ((sliced))1 tsp Onion powder1 tsp Garlic powder1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp Apple cider vinegarSea salt and fresh cracked pepper ((to taste))
Chop spinach, cabbage, cucumber, onion, and mushrooms. Toss into a large salad bowl.Sprinkle salad ...
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Romaine & Dried Cherry Salad With Apple And Pecans
Crisp Romaine lettuce lays the foundation for a flavorful, fragrant, and crunchy salad that is strikingly beautiful and that demands attention. Adorn this salad with dried cherries and tart green apple and then drizzle the dish with a pomegranate-rosemary dressing. Finally, sprinkle with toasted pecans for a super-fast, super-easy, super-antioxidant-packed power salad that will kill those hunger pangs in a matter of seconds and leave you feeling full, satisfied, and ready to take on the rest of the work or school day!
Romaine & Dried Cherry Salad With Apple And Pecans
4 c Romaine lettuce ((chopped, or preferred greens))1 ...
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Shrimp Salad With Garlic Honey Vinaigrette
We love salads here at UPG, but we don't go for boring ones. This paleo shrimp salad with garlic honey vinaigrette is refreshing and perfect for lunch, so we love it.
Shrimp Salad With Garlic Honey Vinaigrette
Salad2-3 cups Romaine ((torn))1 Carrot ((sliced))1 tbsp Capers1/4 c Onions ((sliced))10 Shrimp ((medium-sized, peeled and deveined))1 tbsp Butter ((for sautéing shrimp))Vinaigrette1/3 c EVOO1/4 c Apple cider vinegar1 tbsp garlic ((minced))1 tbsp Honey
Prepare the salad mix (excluding the shrimp and the butter) in a large salad bowl. Set aside.Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar with a large mouth. ...
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Chicken Salad With Capers & Avocado
This chicken salad makes for a great lunch. It's light but it'll provide you with plenty of protein and healthy fats. This is a great way to sneak some chicken into your lunch without having to cook up an entire meal. Yum!
Chicken Salad with Capers & Avocado
1 Chicken breast ((shredded))1 Avocado ((diced))1 tbsp Capers1/2 Stalk celery ((diced))2 tbsp Paleo mayo1/4 c Onion ((diced))1/4 tsp Onion powderSea salt and freshly cracked pepper ((to taste))leaves Freshor romaine leaves
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.Serve on top of fresh greens or wrapped in romaine leaves.Enjoy!
Paleo mayo: ...
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Easy Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is one of the simplest paleo lunch recipes to put together. Any time that you have leftover chicken from a recipe, simply stir it with some paleo mayonnaise, seasonings, and perhaps some grapes and celery to make a delicious meal. It is easy to adjust the seasonings to your desired taste and you can use large lettuce leaves for hassle-free serving.
Easy Chicken Salad
5 cups Chicken breast ((cooked, shredded))1 1/2 cups Red grapes ((halved))1/3 cup Paleo mayonnaise1 Stalk celery ((diced))2 tbsp Fresh parsley ((chopped))2 tsp Dijon mustard1/2 tsp SaltFreshly ground pepper ((to taste))
Combine all of the ...
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Perfect Cobb Salad
Cobb salad comes in many varieties, but is always a hearty and satisfying meal. This version combines salty bacon, tangy onions, sweet tomatoes, crunchy almonds, and protein-packed eggs to form a colorful, nutritious dish. The salad is paired with a simple dressing to tie everything together.
Perfect Cobb Salad
1 Head romaine lettuce ((chopped))6 Eggs8 slices bacon1/2 cup Slivered almonds1/2 Red onion ((diced))1 cup Cherry tomatoes ((chopped))For the dressing3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp Red wine vinegar1 tsp Lemon juice1/4 tsp Dry mustardDash of honey1 clove garlic ((minced))Salt and freshly ground pepper ((to ...
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Classic Egg Salad
This recipe provides the guidelines for making the Classic Egg Salad, which is extremely paleo at heart. Focused on protein-rich eggs, this dish makes an easy, healthy lunch, whether you are at home or at the office. The combination of creamy eggs, crunchy celery, and tangy onion is great in a lettuce wrap.
Classic Egg Salad
6 Eggs1/4 cup Red onion ((finely diced))1 Stalk celery ((finely diced))2 Green onions ((chopped))1/4 cup Paleo mayonnaise2 tsp Dijon mustardSalt and freshly ground pepper ((to taste))
Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by an inch. Bring the water to a ...
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Paleo Mayo & Bonus Simple Salad
Salads are a great way to load up on healthy vegetables but they can get boring if you don’t have a good condiment to go with them. Unfortunately store-bought mayonnaise tends to be loaded with non-paleo ingredients. To fix that, whip up your own batch of paleo-friendly mayo and dollop it onto this super simple salad.
Paleo Mayo & Bonus Simple Salad
Mayo1 Egg ((large))1 c olive oil ((extra light tasting))2-3 tsp lemon/lime juice ((or apple cider vinegar))Sea salt ((to taste)Simple salad3 cups leafy greens1/2 c sliced cucumber1/2 c sliced purple onion1/4 c sliced carrots1 tbsp Paleo mayo2 tsp Garlic powderSea salt and ...
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Asparagus Spring Salad With Dill
This crunchy, light salad is tossed with a simple dill dressing, which adds a delicious and tangy flavor. This can be served as a side salad or made into a main entrée with the addition of protein such as salmon or chicken.
Asparagus Spring Salad With Dill
1 lb Asparagus ((trimmed and chopped))4 Radishes ((thinly sliced))2 Stalks celery ((finely diced))1 Head romaine lettuce ((chopped))For the dressing1 tbsp Lemon juice1 Shallot ((minced))1 tbsp Fresh dill ((chopped))1 tsp Dijon mustard1/8 tsp Salt1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.Add the asparagus and blanch for 2-3 minutes. It ...
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