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

If you’ve read my posts before, you know that I love my greens! Salads are so versatile, and filling and satisfying when done right. Here are the five secret ways I create killer salads. All of these suggestions will keep your salads macro-friendly! 1. Herbs! Toss some fresh basil, dill, cilantro, or mint in with your greens and it will add SO much. Get creative and trust your gut! Don’t worry about what salads are “supposed” to look like. Use what you have and what you love. Herb-filled salads are light and refreshing, and give your salads that restaurant vibe. 2. Homemade Sauces! You can fin ..read more

Summer and Autumn commingle on Labor Day. You get the best of both worlds. All the tastes of summer are still yours for the taking: berries, corn, watermelon, and herbs. Yet it’s time to welcome harvest foods too, all the squash, sweet potatoes, and spices that have sustained generations before you. There is space for both seasons in the Labor Day side dishes you choose. During a big Labor Day barbeque party, I want to be able to fill my plate up high. I mean, c’mon, you’re at a party. Nonetheless, I still want to keep my macros balanced for that day. I don’t want to wake up on Tuesday mornin ..read more

One of the best things, whether you are feeding a crowd or filling your belly, is a big bowl of salad with all the fixings. It’s no secret that I LOVE big bowls of greens, which is why I love coming up with new flavors for salad combinations. One of my new favorites is Waldorf Rotisserie Chicken Salad. It’s not totally traditional, because I’ve got my own macro-friendly spin, but it’s SO GOOD! Plus, who doesn’t love a good leftover rotisserie chicken recipe? What You’ll Need to Make a Waldorf Chicken Salad: Shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken breast Large apple, diced  Stalks of celer ..read more

There’s so many categories of food… healthy food, indulgent food, etc. But, I’m all about making healthy food delicious. To me, food that is good for you should be packed with flavor. So I mix the food categories together most of the time. Except when it comes to indulging in my favorite sweets. It’s all about balance. This healthy tuna salad recipe is one of my new favorites because it’s good for you while having a ton of yummy ingredients.  What You’ll Need for Healthy Tuna Salad: Albacore white chunk, water-packed tuna, drained So Delicious dairy-free plain coconut yogurt or nonfat Gr ..read more

One of the best things, whether you are feeding a crowd or filling your belly, is a big bowl of salad with all the fixings. It’s no secret that I LOVE big bowls of greens. Which is also why I love coming up with new flavors for salad combinations. One of my new favorites is Waldorf chicken salad. It’s not totally traditional, because I’ve got my own macro-friendly spin, but it’s SO GOOD! What You’ll Need to Make a Waldorf Chicken Salad: Shredded or chopped chicken breast Large apple, diced  Stalks of celery, chopped  Red onion, diced small Fresh parsley, chopped Toasted pecans, chop ..read more

There are times when I’m looking for something extra light to eat, but I still want to feel like I’m eating. Snacks are great, but I’m talking about a light, but filling meal, not a snack. Something that won’t weigh me down, but can be bulked up for the times when I’m needing a bit more. This blueberry chicken salad with herb pesto has checked all the ultra-light meal quality boxes for me. It’s herb-y, light, and makes me happy.  What You’ll Need For the Salad: Red butter lettuce, or favorite mixed greens Good balsamic vinegar (I use a fruit infused from Baker and Olive) Salt and pepper ..read more