Looking for something fresh and full of flavor to add to your meals? You’ve got to try my corn avocado salad! Packed with crisp corn, creamy avocado, and bold red onion this macro-friendly recipe will have your taste buds dancing. Avocado Corn Salad As I’m sure you know, I’m all about adding freshness and flavor… The post Corn Avocado Salad appeared first on Lillie Eats and Tells ..read more

This is one of my all-time FAVORITE salads! I’ve had “make a macro-friendly version of the Cubby’s Wild Rice and Kale Salad” on my to-do list for literally two years and guess what? I FINALLY made it! The crunchy kale with all the toppings paired with the absolutely delicious lemon balsamic cilantro dressing is simply… The post Wild Rice and Kale Salad (Cubby’s Copycat) appeared first on Lillie Eats and Tells ..read more

This simple arugula salad is the PERFECT side salad for everything. The fresh arugula tossed in a combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar topped with flaky salt and shaved parmesan cheese is simply delicious. I mean come on, it can’t get much easier (and tastier) than that! The Best Arugula Salad If you know… The post Simple Arugula Salad appeared first on Lillie Eats and Tells ..read more

There are so many delicious recipes to enjoy at a summer BBQ, but nothing beats a big, beautiful salad. This strawberry salad is the perfect salad to enjoy at a BBQ, potluck, or alongside your main entree this weekend. It’s bright and fresh with a ton of flavor. And it gets major bonus points for… The post Summer Strawberry Salad appeared first on Lillie Eats and Tells ..read more

This macro-friendly, easy Cilantro Lime Slaw recipe is so light, fresh, and crunchy! You’re going to love it on your bowls, tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, etc. It’s so quick to whip up, and the perfect addition to any meal! And I know slaw can get a bad rap because it tends to be a flavorless mayo blob stuffed into unwanted to-go containers, but this is not that! This one is packed with fresh veggies, and flavor and skips the mayo altogether. What You Need to Make Cilantro Lime Slaw The ingredients with this slaw are so simple. Get out your favorite knife and cutting board, and with a few qu ..read more

This Sesame Cucumber Salad is so easy, macro-friendly, and the perfect thing to throw in a bowl with my favorite hot honey salmon bites. OBSESSED. We made this cucumber salad in the meal plan a few weeks ago, and now I don’t think I’ll ever stop making it. Thinly sliced, perfect little cukes tossed in this yummy sauce just make everything better! This salad is simple and quick, but I wanted to post it to the blog for easy reference, in case any of you wanted to make it too! What You’ll Need for this Sesame Cucumber Salad The ingredients for this cucumber salad are pretty simple, and you prob ..read more

There’s nothing better than having a salad stashed in the fridge to pull out for a quick snack or a light lunch on those busy days. And this Shrimp Ceviche Salad is EXACTLY that.  Prep it ahead, then pull it out and eat it as a dip, as salsa, or paired with your favorite grilled protein. This Shrimp Ceviche Salad is inspired by traditional ceviche made by marinating raw cubed fish in lemon or lime juice. Of course, this doesn’t start with raw fish but does have similar flavors. So good.  What You’ll Need to Make Shrimp Ceviche Salad:  Making Shrimp Ceviche Salad is super simple ..read more

Macro-friendly Cowboy Caviar Salad = another great reason to use your alligator chopper. Okay, seriously. When it comes to kitchen gadgets, I usually just prefer a sharp knife and a cutting board, but this alligator chopper is just too good.  I mean the perfect little veggie cubes for salads, roasting, pico de gallo, soups, etc. And I know some of you will cringe, but to clean it, I just usually just bang the pieces on the side of my sink and give it all a good hot rinse! Of course, you can totally make this Cowboy Caviar Salad without an alligator chopper–but it just makes it more fun ..read more

I love dinners that I can throw together quickly on busy nights. And this Tuna Pasta Salad fits the bill. It’s so easy to make and stores great in the fridge. You can even make it for dinner and pull it out for lunch the next day. Two meals for one meal’s amount of work? A total win.  And while pasta salad can obviously be super carb-heavy, this one isn’t. Add some tuna and a good amount of veggies, and look what happens! A balanced, macro-friendly Tuna Pasta Salad. Still carbs, but BALANCED. What You’ll Need for this Tuna Pasta Salad:  Ingredients for the Salad: cooked pasta (250g ..read more

Shrimp is such a great lean protein source. I’ve definitely realized you either love or hate it–but I love it! With one 3 oz. serving of shrimp, you get 20 grams of protein, essentially no fat or carbs,  AND you can cook it in less than 10 minutes – a total win. This Cold Shrimp Salad keeps well in the fridge for an easy lunch or for when you’re in a pinch for some quick protein.   It’s so light and yummy especially when it’s tucked into a gorgeous toasted brioche bun. And of course, if you don’t love shrimp, you can always sub it for chicken! What You’ll Need for this Healthy ..read more