by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Raw, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Before I give you this pear salad recipe, let me just say one little bit about salads in general. They’ve become much more popular the last several years because of the trend in sweetening things up with fruit, candied nuts, and super sugary dressing. But this...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes, Salad, Wraps & Sandwiches
I love this green chile crock-pot chicken recipe because it’s so incredibly easy and versatile, and it takes 5-10 minutes to throw together and leave it to cook. If you have picky eaters in your family, or if Mom is on a diet and Dad and kids aren’t, this...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian
I absolutely love this fresh spinach salad recipe. There’s something about the combination of greens with the sweet berries and slight citrus flavor from the vinaigrette. It’s a family favorite! Enjoy! Serves 4 376 Calories 31g Protein 4g Fiber...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Main Dish, Recipes, Salad, Wraps & Sandwiches
This easy chicken salad recipe is a great dish to whip up for lunch, and is also a great crowd-pleaser. The original version of this recipe has a major mayonnaise base, and is full of calories, bad fat and sugar. This healthy makeover is just as delicious! Enjoy!...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 4, 2012 | Main Dish, Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian, Wraps & Sandwiches
I have no clue why this healthy sandwich recipe is called a Bible Sandwich. All I know is that my husband grew up on them, and that I will forevermore bless the day he made me my first one. This meal takes 10 minutes to throw together, and is a fantastic way to hide...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 2, 2012 | Main Dish, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish
This healthy shrimp recipe is quick and easy to make. Once it’s finished, you may look at it and think that it looks so simple, it will probably taste too healthy! But I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. It’s absolutely delightful! So fresh and...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 2, 2012 | Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish
I really love this pineapple chutney shrimp salad. I first love it because it has just a few ingredients, making it cheap and simple. It’s easy to make, and very quick, too. Tonight I threw it together in about 15 minutes, including taking the extra time to show...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 2, 2012 | Main Dish, Raw, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
I love this easy mango salad recipe so very much. If you’re one who doesn’t like the taste of greens, you will love this salad. It’s light and sweet, creamy and comforting. This salad is such a treat for me. I love it as a main dish or a side, either...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 2, 2012 | Dips & Sauces, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
I love this quinoa salad recipe because it’s such a no-brainer. Once you’ve made this versatile dinner once, you can make it again from your head. It’s completely customizable to your family’s taste, and can be made differently every time....
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 2, 2012 | Dessert, Raw, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
This is one of my favorite summer salad recipes. It’s a unique spin on your typical fruit salad. Of course it’s refreshing and delicious to chop up any array of fruit and toss them together in a bowl, plain and naked. But this one adds a refreshing sauce,...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 1, 2012 | Raw, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
I’ve lived here in the 9-months-of-chilly-weathered Rocky Mountains my whole life, and I’ve discovered a pattern in the way my body feels as the seasons change. By the end of February we have endured 5 months of cold weather including lots of wind and...
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 22, 2012 | Recipes, Salad, Snack, Vegetarian
I still remember the first time I tried this Caprese Salad recipe. We were at a friends house, and she had just returned from the local farmers’ market with the freshest tomatoes and basil. One after another caprese melted in my mouth until they were all gone....
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 22, 2012 | Dips & Sauces, Mexican, Salad
This is quite a unique, but VERY good salsa recipe. You would never know by looking at the picture, but it has this great warm and comforting taste to it from the cumin. It’s not your typical Mexican-tasting salsa, which makes it awesome for a party crowd, who...
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 5, 2012 | Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian, Wraps & Sandwiches
This is seriously the best egg salad recipe I’ve ever had. I know you’re probably thinking an egg salad sandwich is an egg salad sandwich… we’ve all had the basic version a million times. But this one adds such flavor depth, and even quite a...
by McKenna Gordon | Jan 30, 2012 | Mexican, Nutrition, Recipes, Salad
There’s no hope for me: I will always love Mexican food… but this healthy taco salad recipe makes me feel better about my obsession. It’s not that Mexican food is bad, per se. It’s just that whenever I have a Mexican dish, I feel this...
