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Category: Salads

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015Tanya Gallo

Cucumber Sesame Salad

Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 large cucumber or 2 small thinly sliced-washed and rinsed 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce dash of pepper dash of cayenne pepper 1 tsp of honey 2 tsp freshly grated ginger 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp sesame seeds Directions: Begin by cutting up the cucumbers […]

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April 14, 2015April 14, 2015Tanya Gallo

Watermelon Mint Avocado Salad

Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1/2 large watermelon-chopped into cubes 1 avocado-chopped into cubes 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves-teared into pieces by hand 1 tsp honey 1tsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon salt/pepper as desired Directions: In a large bowl combine watermelon, mint leaves, honey, olive oil, lemon, and salt/pepper.  Mix well and add the avocados […]

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April 10, 2015April 10, 2015Tanya Gallo

Beet Kale Watermelon Salad

Servings: 1 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of fresh kale 1/2 cup of fresh watermelon chopped into small cubes 1/2 cup of beets (roasted) chopped into small cubes 1/4 cup of roasted green pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp balsamic vinaigrette 1/4 tsp lime juice pepper to taste 1 […]

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April 8, 2015April 8, 2015Tanya Gallo

Roasted Beet Pear Salad

Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1-2 beets-depends how much you like beets! 1 cup quinoa cooked 1/2 tsp olive oil pepper to taste 1 pear-thinly sliced 1/2 red onion 1 tbsp+ balsamic vinaigrette Juice of 1/2 a lime Leaves of one bunch of beets-yes they are edible and filled with nutrients! 2 cups of kale 1 cup […]

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March 24, 2015March 24, 2015Tanya Gallo

Brussels Sprout Kale Peanut Salad

Servings: 2-4 Ingredients: 2 cups brussels sprouts-peel the leaves off brussels sprouts to use for the salad 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup kale-teared 1/2 cup peanuts 1/2 cup Thai Peanut Sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp honey dash of black pepper/sea salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4-6 […]

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March 3, 2015March 5, 2015Tanya Gallo

Quinoa Power Bowl with Fish and Egg

Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2-3 cups quinoa-cooked 2 eggs-boiled 2 cups kale/spinach mixed 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes 1 garlic clove-minced 1/4 cup cilantro-chopped 1/4 cup green onions 2-3 oz of cod-thawed (should be enough for 2 people) 1 tbsp ginger-grated Pepper/salt to taste Juice of half a lemon 3 tbsp olive oil Directions:  Preheat oven […]

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February 18, 2015February 24, 2015Tanya Gallo

Cauliflower Kale Salad

Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 cup cauliflower 1 cup of spinach 1 cup of kale 1 cup of tomatoes 1/2 of one lemon 1/2 cup of micro-greens 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet add […]

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February 13, 2015Tanya Gallo

Kale Blueberry Orange Salad

Servings: 1 Ingredients: 2 cups of kale 1 orange 1/2 cup of blueberries 1 handful of almonds 2 tbsp of shredded coconut 2 tbsp of chia seeds Directions: In a mason jar combine kale, oranges, blueberries, almonds, shredded coconut, and chia seeds.  Add dressing of choice and enjoy!

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February 3, 2015February 4, 2015Tanya Gallo

Fruit Plate

Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 apple 1 cup of dates 1 cup of blueberries 2 cups of strawberries 1 cup of almonds 1 cup of raspberries or blackberries 1 blood orange 2 cups of grapes Directions: This fruit makes a great snack for a gathering with family/friends. Arrange each fruit as desired-I did vertical lines.  Enjoy!

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January 30, 2015February 11, 2015Tanya Gallo

Pearl Couscous Salad

Servings: 3-4 Ingredients: 2-3 cups cooked pearl (Israeli) couscous 2 tomato-diced 1/2 cup purple cabbage 1/2 cup cilantro Juice of 1 lemon + zest for garnish 2 tbsp olive oil Dash of pepper Dash of paprika Microgreens for garnish Directions: In a bowl combine couscous, cilantro, tomato, cabbage, olive oil, paprika, pepper, and juice of […]

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