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The Ultimate Salad for People Who Hate Salads

Salads are undeniably the most common go-to food for people trying to eat healthy or lose weight. Problem is, many fall into the same ole salad rut. You know what I mean—adding fat-free dressing to a big bowl of lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber,…

Six Leafy Greens That Taste Better Than Romaine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have once again warned Americans to stay away from romaine lettuce due to its potential contamination with E. coli. This time around the warning…

A Nutrient-Packed Chopped Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

If you know me personally or even follow me on social media, by now you surely know that I'm an absolute sucker for salads—And, I'm not talking about those old bland, boring blends of lettuce and all-purpose garden vegetables with heaping…

Unbelievably Delicious Ways to Build a Healthy Salad

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me "I can't go on a diet because I hate salads" I'd be a very wealthy woman! Indeed, salads are among the most common go-to dieting foods for people who are trying to lose weight or even maintain…

Hearty Chicken Cobb Salad

Those of you who either know or follow me are fully aware that I love a good salad. The classic Cobb salad is among my most favorite preparations and it's incredibly nutritious. Here's a recipe for my 'Hearty Chicken Cobb Salad', which only…

Savory Sweet Apple Walnut Tuna Salad

I grew up eating lots of tuna salad—the "chunk light" version, which my mom drenched in mayonnaise, seasoned with a little some of everything, and served with Ritz Crackers (never bread). Even through my college years I maintained a real fondness…
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Shrimp and Romaine Salad with Avocado

Those of you who either know or follow me are fully aware that I can't get enough of eating salads. Shrimp salads are among my most favorite, as they're a solid source of lean protein and key micronutrients. Here's an incredibly delicious recipe…

How to Make a Traditional Conch Salad from Scratch

If you've ever had the pleasure of visiting any one of the 30 or so inhabited islands of the Bahamas, you have likely either had or heard of conch salad, as it's indeed their signature dish. A good conch salad is one that's packed full of…

A Lettuce-Less Salad

Salads are a great way to get more vegetables and fruits into your diet. But, you don't have to settle for bland, boring, flavorless blends. Here's a quick and easy recipe that's bursting with flavor and nutrition. Makes the perfect quick…