Salads

The best green and pasta salad recipes.

Big Bites Exclusive: Lemony Swiss Chard Salad with White Beans and Garlic Breadcrumbs

Big Bites Exclusive: Lemony Swiss Chard Salad with White Beans and Garlic Breadcrumbs

Many of you will know Swiss chard as a sturdy, cold-weather green that is sauteed… but it can be so much more than that! This salad will open your eyes to a whole new world of possibilities for a leafy green that’s severely underrated.

Big Bites Exclusive: Barbecue Ranch Chopped Salad

Big Bites Exclusive: Barbecue Ranch Chopped Salad

A chopped salad base paired with my signature dairy-free ranch, this salad is full of all the delicious crunch you could ever want – I’ve included romaine lettuce, carrots and cucumber, just to name a few. But that’s not where this salad stops. Barbecue beans and crushed tortilla chips take the whole dish to the next level…

Curry Cashew Chicken Salad (Quick and SO Flavorful!)

Curry Cashew Chicken Salad (Quick and SO Flavorful!)

Some days you just need a lunch that’s hassle-free, flavorful and will keep you satisfied all afternoon long. Hungry Lady Salad Episode 47 – my Curry Cashew Chicken Salad – ticks all of those boxes! It’s high in protein thanks to both the yogurt base and chicken; it’s salty, sweet, chewy…

Rainbow White Bean Salad (Easy, Healthy Meal Prep!) (Gluten Free)

Rainbow White Bean Salad (Easy, Healthy Meal Prep!) (Gluten Free)

If one of your goals for the new year is to incorporate more protein into your meals, Hungry Lady Salad, episode 46 (aka this Rainbow White Bean Salad) is a game-changer! Finding protein-rich alternatives to animal products isn’t just for vegan and vegetarian eaters – it can also be a great way to keep meals lighter and brighter!

Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

A salad like this will easily set you back $20 a pound at a gourmet market, but now, you can make it yourself (between you and me: that’s my preference anyway!) This Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette is gluten and dairy free, perfect for meal prepping or making ahead of time, and keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge, dressing and all! 

My Christmas Menu

My Christmas Menu

This Christmas, I’ve curated a menu that features six recipes that promise to add a touch of nostalgia to your festive table. I have developed, loved and leant on these recipes for so many years – some being adapted from my mom and precious childhood memories, and others having been discovered and adapted in more recent years.

Carrot Salad with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Honey-Harissa Dressing (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

Carrot Salad with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Honey-Harissa Dressing (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

This vibrant Carrot Salad with Chickpeas, Raisins and Honey-Harissa Dressing is a nod to Morocco, and was inspired by a trip I took there many years ago. The combination of carrot, chickpea, fruit and harissa is a staple of Moroccan cuisine and these flavors together really do pack a punch!

My Labor Day Menu

My Labor Day Menu

Labor Day is almost here, and you know what that means – it’s time to gather around and celebrate the last hurrah of summer with the people who mean the most to us. I don’t know about you, but for me, this holiday isn’t just about the long weekend; it’s about creating moments that we’ll cherish long after the leaves start to change.

Tuscan Kale Salad with Peaches, Parmesan, and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Tuscan Kale Salad with Peaches, Parmesan, and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Summer days seem to go on forever, and if I close my eyes and picture those perfect sun-drenched moments, I swear I can smell fresh peaches. They’ve been growing in abundance this season and it’s been a delight to dream up new, delicious ways to use them. I’ve been crushing on this salad for months and I couldn’t wait another second to share it with you.

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

This watermelon salad with cucumber, feta and honey-lime dressing is quick, delicious and deserves to be on every entertainers table this summer. A gluten free, vegetarian delight, it’s refreshing and about as close to the taste of sunshine as we can get (in my opinion).

10-Minute Salmon Salad with Capers, Dill and Lemon (Gluten Free)

10-Minute Salmon Salad with Capers, Dill and Lemon (Gluten Free)

Am I salad obsessed? Of course! But once you give this salmon salad a try, you’ll wonder why you’ve never considered brunching with salad before. So grab your favorite wild canned salmon, and let’s dive into this delectable, gluten free, brunchable 10-minute salad.

My Fourth of July Menu

My Fourth of July Menu

Gather your loved ones, set the table and and prepare to indulge in a Fourth of July celebration featuring a menu that is delicious, nutritious and (my favorite part) simple! Created with love and plenty of taste testing, this menu is just a snippet of what I’ll be serving friends and family this Independence Day.

Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Italian Cucumber and Tomato Salad (Gluten Free, Vegan)

When the temperatures rise and you’re in need of a refreshing dish, this salad is the answer to all your culinary prayers. Plus, with just 5 minutes of prep time, it’s a breeze to put together. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be questioning how something so simple can taste this good.

Kimchi Tuna Salad (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Kimchi Tuna Salad (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

I love a good twist on a classic, and for good reason – sometimes, although a recipe is well loved, it’s time to spice things up a bit. Well, my Kimchi Tuna Salad has just entered the chat.

Vegetarian Chopped Antipasto Salad

Vegetarian Chopped Antipasto Salad

Antipasto, meaning ‘before the meal’, is the traditional first course of an Italian feast. Around here though, we believe that a salad can be an entire meal in a bowl that actually fills you up. This Vegetarian Chopped Antipasto Salad, our Hungry Lady Salad Episode 37 is no exception.

Quinoa Glow Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

Quinoa Glow Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

This salad is sure to make you glow from the inside out! It’s not only packed with bright Spring flavors and crisp textures, but it also contains ingredients that are full of a whole host of skin-supporting nutrients.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Even my Brussels sprouts skeptics will fall in love with this stunning blend of flavors, and the Brussels sprouts will continue to tenderize as it sits. If raw Brussels sprouts in particular aren’t to your taste, you can even make it a few hours in advance to soften them up before eating.

Celery Chopped Salad with Apricots, Gorgonzola, and Pecans (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

Celery Chopped Salad with Apricots, Gorgonzola, and Pecans (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

This Celery Chopped Salad with Apricots, Gorgonzola and Pecan salad boasts a tartness and freshness that is second to none. Then add in the sweetness of the apricots and this salad is guaranteed to be your new go-to.