We eat a fresh, raw salad almost every day in the Kelly house. As the chief recipe creator for my crew, you can imagine the pressure I’m under to keep our salads fresh and interesting. I’m always seeking new ideas and veggie mixes to wow the crowd. Today I’m sharing a fairly simple twist on an…
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Stone Fruit Quinoa Salad
Now that school is out and summertime is officially in full swing, most families are in need of nutritious recipes that can be thrown together in minutes. My summer meal survival tips include, planning ahead, getting the kids involved, and keeping it simple. I typically prepare quinoa two times per week as a base for many of…
Eat Your Peas Quinoa Salad
We’re kicking off the week with my Eat Your Peas Quinoa Salad. A simple salad that’s easy to prep and can be made ahead for a quick lunch or dinner option. Perfect for a busy schedule. Keeping the ingredients simple, and making your own dressings, not only saves time but increases your daily nutritional needs with…
Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad
Today I’m sharing my idea of a Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad. The base of this creamy, yet crunchy salad has two parts, chickpeas and soaked sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are typically acceptable for those folks with nut allergies and give this lunchtime salad a nice, soft crunch. Why soak your nuts and seeds?…
Fall Millet Salad
Fall is a time of beautiful balance in preparation for the coming winter. We’re still enjoying some very hot weather here in Encinitas (it was 91 degrees yesterday) but the cool ocean breeze inevitably returns at night and we awaken to a light blanket of dew each morning, a definite sign the heat will soon be gone. Fall festivals…
Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Our Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad is a lunch favorite at the Kelly house. We kicked up the flavor by adding Savory Spice Shop’s – Harissa Spice Mix to the salad, and served it up with our Carrot and Goldenberry Slaw. Simple Living Tip: Flora Health – 7 Sources is a complete, all-in-one, essential fatty acid product…
Mango and Goji Quinoa Salad
Who doesn’t love a light quinoa salad? Our Mango and Goji Quinoa Salad may be a light meal, but we’ve amped up the nutrition by adding mango and goji berries. Goji berries have been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and just happen to be one of my favorite superfoods. “In China, goji berries are eaten…