This easy raw broccoli salad is the perfect side dish for summer picnics and barbecues. Broccoli, almonds, apples, and bacon bring a medley of flavors to the dish. The broccoli also soaks up the zesty vinaigrette. The dish should be chilled for one hour before serving to allow the flavors to fully combine.
Brilliant Broccoli Salad
2 Heads of broccoli ((cut into florets))1 Red apple ((large, diced))3/4 cup Slivered almonds1/2 cup Raisins3 slices baconFor the dressing1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp Honey1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp White wine vinegar2 cloves garlic ((peeled))Juice of 1 lemonSalt and freshly ground ...
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Chicken Fajita Wraps
Flavorful chicken is mixed with salsa, peppers, and onions for this popular recipe. Prepare a double or triple batch of these chicken fajitas on a Sunday night and you can have your lunches ready to go for the whole week ahead. The chicken freezes and reheats extremely well, making it a great packable lunch option.
Chicken Fajita Wraps
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ((divided))1 White onion ((medium, thinly sliced and divided))1 Green bell pepper (thinly sliced)1 tsp Cumin1/2 tsp Chilli powderSalt and freshly ground pepper2 Boneless and skinless chicken breasts3/4 cup Tomato salsa1 cup Chicken stockJuice of 1 ...
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Mexican Watermelon Salad
Watermelon was made for hot summers. It's perfect for picnics and snatched moments in the shade. But here at the Ultimate Paleo Guide, we like to take things to the next level, which is why we've created the Mexican Watermelon Salad. This salad is just as refreshing as plain old watermelon but it packs a punch, thanks to the spices. A treat for the tastebuds!
Mexican Watermelon Salad
4 c Watermelon ((cubed))2 c Jicama ((cubed))Juice from 1 lime1/4 c Cilantro ((fresh chopped))A dash of ancho chili powder ((and/or cayenne- optional))
Cube both watermelon and jicama and add to a large serving bowl.Using a hand juicer, ...
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Simple Monkey Salad
We all know that salads can get really boring and samey after a while but our Simple Monkey Salad will put a stop to that. With its unusual combination of ingredients, the Simple Monkey Salad is both seriously tasty and ridiculously simple. It's a winner!
Monkey Salad
1 Banana ((sliced))1.5 tbsp Unsweetened coconut flakes1.5 tbsp Almonds ((slivered))1 tbsp ButterDrizzle of honey
Melt the butter in a small skillet.Add coconut flakes and almonds.Toast coconut flakes and almonds on medium heat until golden brown.Turn off skillet and, while still warm, add drizzle of honey. Mix well.Slice banana and place in ...
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Saute Spinach Salad
Saute Spinach is a simple, healthy, and yummy cuisine.
Sautéed Spinach Salad, is a cuisine compact with all the nutrients essential for a strong and healthy body. When in a Paleo diet plan, Sueteed Spinach Salad is a great snack and appetizer.
Speaking of strong body, it is Spinach is famed by the sailor-man with a pipe Popeye. There is much lore regarding spinach, most famously as the source of Popeye's strength. Sailor-man Popeye, when in trouble, will squeeze a tin of spinach strongly unto his mouth. Once consumed, his biceps will really over-grow and his new state will send his enemies rolling. This is actually an error in ...
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Easy Cucumber Salad
Whether you're looking for a refreshing side to go with your main meal, a light lunch, or just a healthy snack, this crunchy cucumber salad will give you what you need.
Easy Cucumber Salad
This tasty cucumber salad is packed with healthy goodness, full of crunch, and super quick to make up. You can't go wrong with this easy and tasty recipe.
Cucumbers are made up of almost 95 percent water, which means this cucumber salad is great to keep you properly hydrated on a hot summer day.
The trick to this salad is to make the cucumber and red onion slices ultra thin. The best way to make this happen is to use a mandoline ...
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Cucumber & Mixed Greens Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Another salad recipe is always handy for keeping your diet varied and interesting. This one packs in the veggies and is great to take to work or to have as a side to a big hunk of protein.
Cucumber & Mixed Greens Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Salad1/4 Iceberg lettuce ((head chopped/torn))3 cups Fresh spinach ((chopped/torn))1/4 c Parsley ((fresh chopped))1/4 c Cilantro ((fresh chopped))1/2 Cucumber ((large, thinly sliced))1/2 Red onion ((thinly sliced))Vinaigrette2 cloves garlicJuice of 2 limes ((about 1/4 c))1/4 c EVOO2 tbsp Dijon mustard ((clean))1 tbsp White vinegar2 tbsp Honey1/2 tsp Sea salt1/2 tsp Fresh ...
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Apple Broccoli Salad
This salad makes for a filling and fresh snack or side and makes a change from the usual leafy greens plus cucumber and tomatoes job. If you struggle to get your kids to eat their greens, try them out on this salad because the fruit adds some sweetness that they might enjoy.
Apple Broccoli Salad
Salad1 Head broccoli ((florets, and stem, chopped))1 Red apple ((large, diced))1 cup Green olives ((halved))1/2 c Red onion ((thinly sliced))1 cup Fresh pineapple ((diced, or canned in 100% juice))Optional Ingredients1/4 c Raisins and/or 1/4toasted almond sliversVinaigrette2 cloves garlicJuice of 2 limes1/4 c EVOO2 tbsp ...
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Sweet Cabbage Salad
Salads are a great way to pack in a load of veggies but they can get a bit samey if you don't mix up the ingredients you use. This Sweet Cabbage Salad tastes amazing, and adds a bit of color to your diet. Simple and delicious!
Sweet Cabbage Salad
Salad1/2 Red cabbage ((Head shredded))16 oz Pineapple chunks ((in 100% juice))1/2 c Sunflower seedsDressing1/2 tsp Salt1 tsp Onion powder1 tsp Apple cider vinegar3 tsp EVOOLeftover juice ((from strained pineapple))
Open pineapple, and strain liquid into a medium-sized Mason jar.In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, pineapple chunks, and sunflower seeds. Blend well.Add salt, onion ...
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Sweet Potato Bacon Egg Salad
Back before you went paleo, you might have enjoyed the odd bit of potato salad, but little did you know that you were missing out. You hadn't tried our Sweet Potato Bacon Egg Salad! This salad contains all of our favorites, and is interesting enough to tempt even the most salad-averse among us!
Sweet Potato Bacon Egg Salad
Salad1 Sweet potato ((diced))6 pieces bacon ((chopped))2 Eggs ((hard boiled and cubed))Dressing1/2 c Coconut milk1 tbsp Dill ((dried))2 tbsp Juice from 1/2 lemon1 tbsp Yellow mustard1/2 tsp Salt1 tsp Onion powder
Boil eggs, remove shells, and cube.Brown bacon until crisp, and chop roughly.Using ...
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