Salads

The best green and pasta salad recipes.

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.

Chicken Cobb Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)

Chicken Cobb Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)

You have been asking for a cobb salad for months, and months, and months, and I knew it was time to oblige with this Chicken Cobb Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yogurt Tahini Dressing

Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yogurt Tahini Dressing

This Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yogurt Tahini Dressing is one of my new favorite ways to enjoy cabbage. It’s a truly versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course…

Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

The very first Hungry Lady Salad of 2023! This will make you rethink celery. I’ve been making variations of this salad for years, usually when I don’t have salad greens on hand and crave that fresh, bright flavor only a salad can bring.

Most Popular Recipes of 2022

Most Popular Recipes of 2022

This year we made food the way it was meant to be made – delicious, filling and packed with flavour! In 2022, we tried new flavor combinations, different ways to prepare old classics and found some new favorites along the way.

Thanksgiving Essential Recipes

Thanksgiving Essential Recipes

This year I made it my mission to gather some recipes for you that were not only quick and easy but on the healthy side as well. These Thanksgiving essential recipes are some of my tried and true – the ones I turn to year after year that never fail to delight!

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Trust me when I tell you, this Kale Chopped Salad delivers. I am all about quick, easy, AND delicious, so not only is this salad incredibly fast to throw together, (perfect for when you’re craving something healthy and filling but don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen) but the dressing is absolute magic in 3-ingredients.