I may be clinically addicted to this salad. I’m not joking. I think I need professional help to stop eating this. Not sure if it’s the sweet, or the crunch, or the dressing, or the combo of it all, but once I start with a bowl of this I cannot stop. Luckily it’s healthy,...
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No other recipe can conjure up more memories for me than this simple German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, as I grew up calling it. It is literally the smell and taste of my childhood. My Grandma Hirvo made this almost every time we saw her, which was weekly. We ate it with everything–chicken, pizza,...
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I’ve always been a big fan of the Good Seasons “make your own vinaigrette” packets. But in an effort to cut down on salt and sugar (and unpronounceable ingredients) I went looking for a homemade vinaigrette recipe that didn’t call for a packet. And I do believe I’ve found a winner! This recipe comes...
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Hands down the best kale salad EVER! Ingredients: 4 cups raw kale, washed and sliced into thin ribbons 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1 fresh apple, cored and diced 1 avocado, pitted and diced 1 fresh lemon, juiced 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup cashews,...
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My friend Shona makes this salad, that is, in a word, addictive! I’m not lying when I say that I eat this about 4 days a week for lunch. It’s super quick to make, packed with healthy stuff, and tastes sooooo good! I add diced cooked chicken breast and chopped green onions to mine to...
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This is no ordinary pasta salad. Not at all. To be clear, this pasta salad is SUPREME! If you don’t believe me, well then march off to your kitchen and make it. You’ll be glad you did. It’s like cold pizza in a bowl…with pasta…and Italian dressing…or something like that. I made this recipe...
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Lemme guess…I had you at “bacon wrapped”, right? Well add “shrimp” and you’ve got a double feature of flavor!  This was seriously one of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time. My recipe calls for serving the grilled shrimp over an amazing salad, but feel free to serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes if...
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This KP original lunch recipe is gorgeous, healthy, tasty, and easy to make. What more can you ask for? Use the freshest tomatoes you can find for the biggest flavor punch. Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayo 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Splash of pickle juice Dash of Tabasco Sauce 1/4 teaspoon dried dill 2 cans tuna, packed in water, drained 5 small dill pickles,...
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I brought this salad to a friend’s house and this was her review: “Super yummy and not your typical mother’s macaroni salad! My favorite things about it: the crunch, that it wasn’t too mayonnaisey, and I loved the spice–it’s addictive! Brandon said it was really good too! We will enjoy every bite. Thanks!!!”  That...
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Try this scrumptious side dish at your next summer BBQ! It’s light, healthy, and full of fresh ingredients. It’s also easy to make and tastes great at room temp or chilled right from the fridge. Another fab recipe from Cooking Light magazine! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 cup...
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