Anyone wishing they could escape the cold and relax on a tropical island? 🖐I can't be the only one. Must have been that beach lounging daydreaming while I ate a perfectly ripe mango this week that inspired today's recipe. As you know I’m not much for salads, but this isn't your average lettuce, veggies, and basic dressing salad. This medley of good-for-you fruits, herbs, and lean protein is SO refreshing plus the savory heat of the dressing… it’s the sunshine on top! 🌞 Ing

Welp... Salads aren't really my thing... They've always kind-of felt like a punishment when trying to eat healthy... But I've got to admit - this Spring weather has me craving light, fresh salads! It's wild! This recipe was a go-to for me, because even though I'm not huge on salads, I AM huge on avocado, ginger, and garlic! YUM! So much flavor in the dressing and the avocado provides some creaminess like you get from ranch... SO GOOD! Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, finely chopp

Here's a Cucumber and Tomato Salad recipe that I made while I was doing the 3 Day Refresh this week! Ingredients: 1 medium chopped cucumber 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley Any other seasonings you prefer to taste Instructions: Combine apple cider vinegar & balsamic vinegars, lemon jui

Here's a tip that I'm going to have to use me often! Yesterday, I baked a large batch of chicken breast. Now, I DO NOT like plain chicken breast for dinner or lunch (yuck!), but I realized I could make it to use it for a whole host of recipes this week. Today, I had Buffalo Chicken Salad with celery for lunch (yesterday I had it on a wrap, but I need a yellow for dinner tonight!), and we are having spaghetti squash banana boats for dinner! Makes everything fast and convenie

Let's talk about salads! There is a common misconception that if you eat a salad, especially when dining out, you are automatically eating "healthy." But that isn't always the case! When you consider the creamy dressings, croutons, piles of cheese, and greasy bacon bits you end up with a salad that can easily equate the same calorie and fat amount as a cheeseburger. A few suggestions: 1) Skip the creamy dressing (ranch, blue cheese, Caesar - just say no!) and use a balsamic v

I call it Imitation Greek Pasta Salad (I love real Greek pasta salad!). This is one of Ben's FAVORITE side dishes! He LOVES it and always asks me to make it. I like it, because it doesn't feel like I'm eating veggies - I'm tricked into thinking it is pasta. So here is the recipe: Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 4 to 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I actually used an all natural Greek salad dressing I got from Aldi's. It is low-cal, low-fat,

I think I'm going to have a little caramelized Kale for dinner! Here's how I make it: 1. Heat a few tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar in a large skillet. 2. Add chopped Kale, onions, & mushrooms. 3. Cook until tender. 4. Add 1/4 cup of Feta cheese and cook for a few more minutes. ENJOY!! #Vegetables #Kale #21DayFix #Lunch #Salad #Dinner #CleanEating #Recipes