When I slow down, tune into my body and listen to my intuition, this is what lunch looks like. Use quantities that feel right to you, toss together, and enjoy!
Fresh organic spinach
Goat cheese, crumbled
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Quinoa, cooked and cooled
Green onions, chopped
Fresh mint, chopped
Fresh basil, chopped
Almonds, slivered
EVOO and balsamic vinegar, drizzled on top
Big Salads are serious salads. They're main meals in their own right. They fill you and fuel you. This one is packed with protein, power greens, and fresh fruit. The recipe below makes one Big...
Try this tasty summer salad at your next taco night! Ingredients: 6 ears of corn, shucked and cleaned2 tablespoons avocado oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2...
Pasta + chickpeas makes for a filling vegetarian meal that does not disappoint. Plus it's a great make-ahead meal, it stays all week in the fridge. Ingredients:1 lb. spiral pasta1/2 cup...
This fresh taste of summer makes a great vegetarian meal all by itself, or serve along side grilled salmon, shrimp, or chicken for a heartier meal. Ingredients:1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained1 can...
This is my attempt to recreate my fav California Pizza Kitchen salad. I love the combination of chicken, corn, black beans, sweet BBQ sauce and tangy ranch dressing! Ingredients:1 head of Romain...
I ran across this scrumptious honey mustard dressing recipe on Pinterest, so decided to try it on a simple spinach salad. And it turned out perfect! You could also try it on any salad combo you...
I used to think there was a specific recipe for niçoise salad--until living in Luxembourg. Every restaurant has their own version of the salad, and so do I. Here's my go-to. Feel free to make it...
I've had this recipe for years--pulled it from a Pillsbury magazine eons ago. But I never made it, until now. And it turned out delicious! What was I waiting for?? The diverse mix of flavors...
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...
Avocados, chicken, corn, and black beans pair well with a blend of southwestern spices for a quick lunch or dinner. Ingredients:2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced1/2 cup fresh corn kernels2...
As with many good recipes, I came up with this in an attempt to clean out my fridge. I brought this to a friend's luncheon and the verdict was yummy! The combo of fresh veggies is a delicious...
I made this fabulous fall salad for a party last weekend and was bombarded with requests for the recipe. So here it is, enjoy! Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch...
Thanks to my cousin for pinning this recipe off a site called "A Pinch of Yum". This salad is perfect as a starter or a side dish served with grilled salmon or broiled chicken. Ingredients: For the...
This salad is packed with flavor! Sweet from honey and smoky from cumin. Scoop with tortilla chips, serve over chicken or fish, or stir in cooked and cooled quinoa for a complete meal. Ingredients: 6...
Here's my new favorite way to eat green beans. Serve this cold salad along side grilled salmon or shrimp for a fantastic meal. Also delicious scooped on top a bed of lettuce. Ingredients: 1 lb....
A neighbor of mine was selling "The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen" cookbooks as a fundraiser for the Cancer Society. Since I love to cook, and also love a good cause, I happily bought one. The recipes...
Here's a classic recipe for deli style cole slaw. I like using a head of fresh cabbage, but go ahead and grab a ready-in-the-bag mix to save yourself some chopping time. Serve this crisp and creamy...
There are literally thousands of ways to toss a salad, but every now and then I stumble upon a combo that tastes particularly good--like this summer salad. I don't list ingredient amounts below, so...
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...
Thanks to my friend Missy for sending me this recipe. (She found it on Foodnetwork.com.) I made this salad and brought it to a potluck recently--it was a huge hit! There's something about the combo...
This salad is fresh in more ways than one...besides having all super fresh ingredients, it's a fresh idea on salad! The combination of (what may seem like) unusual flavors, makes one fantastic...
There's a cafe in my neighborhood that serves the most amazing salads! There are so many good ones to choose from, I can never decide what to order. But this pasta salad is one of my favorites. I...
My mom makes a version of this recipe, so I used hers to create this coleslaw. It's crunchy, sweet & sour, and loaded with fresh veggies! Great as a meal all on its own, or pair it with...
Why use packaged, tasteless, dry, store-bought croutons, when you can whip these up in only a few minutes at home?? These are so delicious that I have to slap my husband's hand away or he'll eat...
Ask and you shall receive--My Aunt Phyllis posted a recipe request on "Ask KP" for a Hudson's Maurice Salad. So here it is! Many of you Detroiters may know the salad from years ago, as served at the...
This super simple salad is great as a side dish with chicken or fish, but also works on a sandwich and is even delicious paired with pizza! Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayo 2 teaspoons grainy mustard 2...
I'm on a salad kick lately--who's with me?? To keep things interesting, tonight I made lettuce wraps instead of a big 'ol bowl of salad. The kids loved it, and so did I! This recipe is soooo good....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
This recipe was in my local paper last weekend, and while I already have two really good potato salad recipes on here, this one looked too good to pass up. So I made it for a school picnic and it...
I eat a lot of seafood salads living in San Francisco--one of my favorites is at Sam's Anchor Cafe in Tiburon. Here's my own version that's easy to make at home. Serve it on cold, crisp iceberg...
I love-love-love a good Greek salad! The flavors are so fresh and bold. Here's my take on a classic Greek. Top with grilled chicken to serve as a main dish. As with most of my salad "recipes", I...
I am already gearing up for summer picnics! And this salad is a must-have. The flavors are incredible together. The blue cheese and avocado break down a bit when stirred, creating a creamy, dreamy...
Living in Luxembourg, I ate a lot of Nicoise salads (pronounced nee-swahs, in case you wondered). They were served just about everywhere (even on the Pizza Hut menu!) So I decided to try a twist on...
This is one of my favorite meals! My husband and toddler gobble it up too. I use high quality ingredients and take extra effort to make home-made croutons. But I also use bottled dressing, so it's a...
There is so much more you can do with a can of tuna, than just adding mayo. Try this tuna salad on a bed of fresh spinach leaves for a delicious change! Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon plain yogurt 1...
Fresh, light, full of flavor...DELICIOUS! Enjoy this KP original salad. Ingredients: 1 cup orzo, cooked according to package directions and cooled 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and...
Need another delicious salad idea?? If so, try this KP original packed with fresh ingredients! It's a great combo of Teriyaki grilled chicken, juicy pineapple, and crisp sugar snap peas, all topped...
My grocery store gives away a monthly magazine filled with recipes. It's awesome. I found this recipe in last month's issue and made it for my Mom when she was visiting. Two thumbs up from Mom :)...
I'll admit--I was skeptical of this salad at first. Wasn't sure if I'd like the raw broccoli. But I had lots of dried cherries to use up (thanks to a gracious gift from my in-laws!) Turns out his...
Let's be honest--sometimes lettuce just gets in the way of a good salad, right? So this salad doesn't even bother with lettuce--it's all delicious toppings in a tangy vinaigrette. Buy the freshest...
Sweet, sour, savory--this salad has it all! Thanks to my friend Jane for sharing this recipe with me at my wedding shower (almost a decade ago!) This recipe makes two large salads, so whip it up and...
Figs intimidate me. They seem like such a fancy fruit and I never know what the heck to do with them. But whenever I eat them at a restaurant I absolutely love them. So when I stumbled across this...
I love a good salad. And this is a really good salad! I've had this recipe for marinated asparagus for years, but never really knew what to do with them. By adding them to a salad, they become a...
Boursin is a brand of flavored French soft cheese--have you tried it? If not, give it a try--it's delicious! It's hugely popular over here and I love that they add it to salads. Here's my favorite...
Here's a new idea for using delicious Fresh Basil Pesto--toss it into green beans instead of over heavy pasta and serve it as a side dish. I first tasted these beans as part of a salad bar in...
The first week we arrived in Luxembourg, we attended a BBQ where this bean salad was served. I was intrigued by it's simplicity, but skeptical that it would taste bland. But it was not bland at...
This recipe came from my in-laws, but I tweaked the salad dressing in an effort to cut calories. It's by no means low-cal now, but a little goes a long way, so dig in! I enjoy this salad by itself,...
When it's too hot to cook, make a big batch of this tuna noodle salad and serve it for lunch or dinner. This is my special recipe with a secret ingredient that zests things up! This cold pasta salad...
Here is one of my favorite ways to eat tuna! I've been making this recipe for years. It's a great summer lunch, served over Romain lettuce leaves with sliced fresh tomatoes. Ingredients: 2 (7 oz)...
Here's my Mother's yummy recipe for 7-layer salad. It's one of those meals where you try to get a bite of everything on your fork all at once! This recipe makes a giant bowl so is great to serve at...
This is a very special family recipe from my Grandma Hirvo, who was born in Germany. She made this potato salad for as long as I can remember, and it's still a staple at our family functions. She...
It's good to have a simple tossed salad recipe to fall back on--so here's mine. It's inspired by the "insalata mista" I used to order at my favorite Italian restaurant in California. High quality...
It's salad night again at my house, so I made one of my favorites--a classic Cobb. Piled high with quality ingredients, this salad is satisfying and delicious. I included my home-made croutons...
Here's a recipe that sounds more complicated then it is. It's rich, creamy, and delicious! Simple to put together, but everyone will think you did tons of work. It's a great summer lunch idea, so...
Summer is back and so is my craving for salad! For this salad, I tossed spring greens with Mediterranean inspired veggies , feta and beans. Then I topped it with a fantastic home-made dressing. The...
Fresh, sweet summer strawberries tossed with rich, creamy Danish blue cheese and cashews make this salad worth every bite. Serve with fresh baked Yogurt White Bread and lemonade, and enjoy while...
Here's a great spring lunch idea--filled with fresh ingredients! It's a delicious twist on chicken salad. I found the recipe on the back of a Carnation evaporated milk can years ago, but just...
This KP original recipe is inspired by a salad served at Champs restaurant in Michigan. However, it's even better made at home because you can use fresh produce and high quality ingredients for...
Around my house, we eat a big salad for dinner at least twice a month. It's a great way to use up veggies, cheese, and leftover meat from the week. Tonight we had make-your-own chef salad. This...
I came up with this recipe in an effort to duplicate a salad I used to get in Amsterdam. The Dutch definitely know how to do salad! They combine things in new ways that are delicious. This salad is...
Here's my go-to recipe for classic potato salad. It's lighter and fresher than store bought, and doesn't taste like a big blob of mayo. Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (I use full...
