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Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe

April 21, 2021

Apple cranberry chicken salad is full of crunchy apples and sweet tart dried cranberries. It makes a great lunch, perfect on a sandwich or on lettuce for a lower carb option.

Ingredients for apple cranberry chicken salad in mixing bowl. — *Healthy apple cranberry chicken salad with lots of crunch & flavor*

This is the chicken salad for people who like tons of flavor and texture. It has plenty of crunch from celery and apples, pecan and almonds, and flavor from the scallions (green onions), parsley and dill.

The chicken is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can get on with your day.

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Honey Chipotle Salmon Sheet Pan Recipe

March 11, 2021

Honey Chipotle Salmon, ready in under 30 minutes! A little sweet, a little spicy and a LOT delicious! This sheet pan dinner is great for weeknights. One pan means quick and easy clean up. Bake as many pieces as needed, this recipe is easy to scale up or down to fit your family’s needs.

Weeknight recipes need to be quick, easy and fairly light on effort. This sheet pan salmon checks all of those boxes and is also a great meal for meal prepping.

I actually prefer cold salmon over warm, so I make a few extra pieces for tossing in salads during the week.

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How to make a vegan tofu noodle bowl

January 4, 2021

Vegan crispy tofu noodle bowl is my new “go-to” for Meatless Mondays. Crispy, sweet and spicy tofu atop fresh Asian noodles tossed in a flavorful sauce. This bowl is also packed with herbs and vegetables which makes me feel downright virtuous.

Fresh lo mein noodles form the base of this bowl. Topped with cubes of crunchy tofu, veggies and herbs, this Asian bowl is great for meal prepping or weeknight dinner.

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Mediterranean Lamb Meal Prep Meatballs

December 29, 2020

Lamb meal prep meatballs made with feta, mint and dill have amazing flavor. Mediterranean recipes provide tasty, nutritious lunches or dinners to help you meet your goals. One of our favorite meal prep recipes are these Mediterranean chicken meal prep bowls.

mediterranean meal prep lamb meatballs on white platter with fork

Meal prepping is easy, once you establish a routine. Try something new for your meal prep lunches or dinners with juicy, flavorful lamb meatballs.

Whether you are trying to be more mindful of what you are eating or simply trying to pack delicious work week lunches, planning ahead is key.

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Colorful Beet Salad Recipe with Feta Cheese

September 3, 2020

This colorful Beet Salad Recipe will quickly become one of your new favorite salads. Spiralized beets, apples and carrots on a bed on baby spinach, lightly dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. I’ve added a sprinkle of roasted pepitas for crunch and a handful of crumbled feta for extra deliciousness.

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Israeli Salad with Tomato and Cucumber

August 4, 2020

Israeli salad is the perfect summer bite. It takes the absolute best of summer’s bounty and combines it into a light and refreshing salad. It makes a great side or light lunch during the warmer months when we all crave tomato salads and lighter meals.

I first had this salad about 25 years ago. A friend introduced me to it and I fell in love instantly.

It is refreshing on a hot summer day and it’s also good for you! If you have a garden or you happen to have salad ingredients in your fridge, you likely have almost everything you need already.

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Easy Zucchini Fritters Recipe

July 30, 2020

This easy recipe for zucchini fritters is a perfect low calorie side. They are quick and easy, plus they are great for making ahead. Veggie cakes of any kind make a tasty light lunch and it is a delicious way to get more vegetables into your diet.

zucchini fritters on white platter with sour cream

Top with an egg for a nutritious and filling breakfast, serve as a side with your favorite chicken recipe or these Baked Chicken Meatballs. They are just the right size for little hands and for tucking into lunchboxes.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait {No bake/low carb}

June 23, 2020

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait, my new go-to quick and easy summer treat! Perfect for a last minute dessert when there is no time for baking. They look elegant enough to serve to guests, but they are ridiculously easy. No bake desserts, like these no bake blueberry cheesecake bars, are a lifesaver in warm weather months.

We are watching what we eat, but I’m not about to deprive myself of a sweet treat. These no bake blueberry lemon cheesecake parfaits are low carb, lower in sugar and at only 2 ounces, they won’t sabotage your diet.

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Mango lime quinoa salad with black beans

May 5, 2020

Quinoa Salad with black beans, mango and lime is one of my summertime go to recipes. It is light and refreshing on a hot day and lasts for days in the refrigerator so I can eat it all week long for lunch. Gluten-free quinoa salads like this Mediterranean quinoa are perfect for meal prepping.

This delicious side is not only gluten-free, it is also vegan. It is dressed with a light vinaigrette, which makes it perfect for taking to the park or the beach for picnics or bringing to backyard cookouts.

Quinoa and black beans are tossed with vegetables and herbs for a light and delicious summer salad.

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Low Carb Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe

May 2, 2020

Chicken fajita bowl for lunch? Don’t mind if I do! This delicious, low carb salad will have you looking forward to lunch again. A bit of light chopping and grilling makes this meal feel like you had lunch at your favorite Tex-Mex place, but with half the calorie count. Like these Mediterranean chicken meal prep bowls, healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland or boring.

Chicken Fajita Bowl

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