sun dried tomato pasta salad

This is my go-to recipe for summer BBQs.

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat pasta (I used Trader Joe’s)
• 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 1 package sun dried tomatoes
• Feta cheese
• Olive Oil
• Balsalmic vinegar

weekend lunch

2 pieces of toasted whole wheat bread. 1 with peanut butter, sliced banana and honey. 1 with mashed avocado and spinach.

pearl couscous salad with pear, jalapeño cheese & craisins

Ingredients:

• Pearl Couscous (cook according to package directions)
• 2 sliced pears
• 3 ounces jalapeño cheese (from Trader Joe’s)
• 2 cups arugula
• Handful of blueberries
• Handful craisins
• Red pepper flakes, salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tsp balsalminc vinegar

whole wheat pearl couscous with cherries & arugula

This is what I want for dinner tonight! Photo and recipe taken from The Kitchn (one of my favorite sites).

Ingredients:

Couscous

• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1 1/3 cup (1/2 pound) whole wheat pearl couscous

Salad

• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup dried cherries
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 3 ounces baby arugula, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
• 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces young Gouda or sharp white cheddar

farmer’s market breakfast

Fresh Farmer’s Market fruit salad: bananas, peaches, apples, pears, and strawberries.

green goddess grilled cheese sandwich

I saw this photo on Tastespotting and immediately wanted to make this!

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 2-3 tablespoons herb pesto
• 2 slices mild mozzarella
• handful fresh baby spinach
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
• olive oil

strawberry arugula salad with quinoa & honey goat cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• Arugula
• Sliced strawberries
• Honey goat cheese (from Trader Joe’s)
• Balsalmic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

late night dinner

My life has been a a bit crazed lately, and sometimes I don’t get home till 9 or 10pm at night. Last night’s late night dinner: toasted whole wheat English muffin with goat cheese, honey, sliced avocado and lots of arugula.

açaí bowl

I had this for brunch this weekend and need to start making these!

Ingredients:

•  4 pack of Açaí berry pure (example: Sambazon)
• 2 cup almond milk (or water)
• 2 bananas
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 tbsp hemp protein powder

Topping:

• 1 cup granola
• 2 handful fresh strawberries and blueberries
• 4 tbsp hemp seeds

vegetable kebabs

Ingredients:

For vinaigrette

 

• 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (preferably white)
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup olive oil

For vegetables

• 1 lb small zucchini, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 lb cherry tomatoes
• 1 lb baby eggplant (4 inches long), cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
• 10 oz cremini mushrooms, trimmed
• 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

beet, avocado & arugula salad with sunflower seeds

Ingredients:

• 2 beets, peeled and grated or thinly sliced
• 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1 English cucumber, seeded, thinly sliced
• 2 scallions (green parts only), thinly sliced
• 2-3 packed cup baby arugula
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 avocado, diced
• 5 tablespoons sunflower seeds, toasted

layered summer salad

Ingredients:

• 1 large yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 large orange bell pepper, julienned
• 20 radishes, very thinly sliced
• 6 medium carrots, finely shredded
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
• 2 tablespoons raspberry wine vinegar

Note: See how to julienne HERE.

lemon infused gluten free pasta salad with fresh herbs & grilled asparagus

I found this recipe via the Gulten-Free Goddess after looking for a delicious gluten-free pasta dish for Spring.

Ingredients:

• 1 12-oz. box gluten-free brown rice penne
• 1 1-lb. bunch thin asparagus
• Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
• 1 large lemon
• 1/2 cup Vegenaise (buy at whole foods)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram (or use oregeno)
• Sea salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground

veggie burgers with apple onion salad

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
• 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup Easy Tomato Sauce

Apple Onion Salad Recipe HERE.

hearts of palm salad

Ingredients:

• 1 head butter lettuce, washed and torn into large pieces
• 1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups sliced hearts of palm
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 shallot, sliced thin
• 2 cups roasted potatoes
• 1 cup green olives
• olive oil and lemon to taste
• salt and pepper to taste