Satisfying Salads
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The Aegean Civilization was made up of 3 distinct regions and this dish has 3 main protein-packed ingredients: avocado, chickpeas, and quinoa. This dish is as rich in flavor as it is in nutrients! Toss the kale and veggies in a Dijon vinaigrette or you favorite vinaigrette dressing!
Ingredients:
Olive Oil
Dijon Mustard
Black Pepper
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Water
Quinoa
Kale
Cucumber
Orange Bell Pepper
Mukimame (Shelled Edamame)
Avocado
This vegetarian recipe is a great choice for lunch, dinner, or as a side salad. Enjoy autumn's delicious peaches with this refreshing and filling meal.
Ingredients:
Pinto Beans
Baby Portobello Mushrooms
Unsalted Butter
Balsamic Vinegar
Spring Mix
Spinach
Peaches
Raspberries
Goat Cheese
This refreshing, delicious salad is a great dish for the hot summer days. It's a flavorful balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy.
Ingredients:
Red Leaf Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Pineapple
Prosciutto
Goat Cheese
Walnuts
No, there's no mutton or goat in this bowl. But yes, it is the Greatest Of All Time. Seared tuna, salty ginger sauce, sweet berries, crunchy veggies, and creamy avocado - this bowl is an experience for all your senses.
Ingredients:
Asparagus
Carrot
Strawberries
Watermelon
Green Onion
Avocado
Tuna
Sesame Seeds
Soy Sauce
Lime Juice
Fresh Ginger
Embrace the delicious summer harvest with this satisfying salad. Many of these ingredients do well in Colorado summer gardens or are available at local farmer's markets. This refreshing salad can be enjoyed as a side to any dinner. Add some leftover chicken or steak on top for a satisfying lunch or dinner in itself.
Ingredients:
Frozen Corn
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber
Jalapeno
Green Bell Pepper
Avocado
Red Bell Pepper
Cilantro
Romaine Lettuce
Ruby Red Lettuce
This salad is a little sweet, a little savory, and super flavorful! Enjoy this salad for an exciting lunch or give yourself an at-home date night with this unique dish.
Ingredients:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Cornstarch
Vegetable Oil
Chicken, Cooked
Spring Mix Lettuce
Green Grapes
Red Onion
Goat Cheese
Poppyseed Dressing
Anjou Pears
Chardonnay White Wine
Sugar
Salt
This classic lunch favorite boasts crispy lettuce, creamy cheese, salty bacon, acidic tomatoes and refreshing cucumbers - all the flavors needed for a delicious meal. Switch it up by using different leftover meats or veggies or drizzle a new dressing on top! There are endless possibilities to make this salad a perfect fit for you!
Ingredients:
Romaine Lettuce
Butter Lettuce
Eggs
Avocado
Cherry Tomatoes
Chicken Breast, cooked
Bacon
Cucumber
Red Onion
Colby Jack Cheese
Ranch Dressing
Salad ... for breakfast? For real? For Real! Real yummy and Real filling, we promise! This dish is a great way to start your day with protein from several different ingredients - you'll have energy all morning!
Ingredients:
Eggs
Quinoa
Romaine Lettuce
Plum
Almonds, Sliced
Smoked Salmon
Greek Yogurt
Honey
Ciabatta Bread
This simple and satisfying salad balances sweetness from the fruit and bitterness from the kale. This salad is delicious as is or with goat cheese, chicken, steak, salmon or lamb on top.
Ingredients:
Kale
Farro
Pomegranate Arils
Mandarin Oranges
Almonds, Sliced
Italian Dressing
Recommended Pairings
Garlic Roast Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks
Lamb Souvlaki
This hearty salad perfectly blends juicy, bitter, salty, creamy, and freshness for a mid-day delight. There's enough protein to keep you trucking through the day while still being light and refreshing.
Ingredients:
Garbanzo Beans
Orzo
Arugula
Red Leaf Lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber
Yellow Bell Pepper
Canned Artichoke Hearts
Kalamata Olives
Avocado
Feta Cheese
Allow this salad to be your sherpa on an adventure to culinary bliss. This simple and delicious side is the perfect accompaniment for many pasta dishes, rich meat entrees, and every picnic gathering.
Ingredients:
Roma Tomatoes
Cucumber
Mozzarella Pearls
Italian Dressing
Spring brings bright blooms, the planting of summer gardens, and the harvest of cold weather crops. This balsamic-y tart salad is full of roasted root and spring harvest vegetables on a refreshing bed of butter lettuce and topped with seared steak.
Ingredients:
Spinach
Red Butter Lettuce
Belgian Endive
Asparagus
Zucchini
Carrots
Turnip
Balsamic Vinegar
Lemon Juice
Italian Herbs
Garlic Salt
Black Pepper
Shallot
Parmesan Cheese
Sunflower Seeds
Beef Tenderloin Steak
Unsalted Butter
Worcestershire Sauce
This easy, refreshing lunch is great to eat as a sandwich or snacked on with crackers. The varying textures keep me going back for bite after bite. By replacing mayo with Greek yogurt, this dish develops a tarter, less sweet flavor until you crunch into a grape or apple slice, yum!
Ingredients:
Cooked Chicken
Red Grapes
Celery
Gala Apple
Greek Yogurt
Dill Pickle Relish
This salad has a balance of so many different flavors: bitter greens, creamy feta, salty olives, and juicy tomatoes. Bump up the sour with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and enjoy this refreshing meal.
Ingredients:
Spring Mix
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber
Feta Cheese
Kalamata Olives
Salt
Black Pepper
Lemon
This refreshing salad is great any time of the year and pairs deliciously with teriyaki chicken. Juicy citrus fruit and bitter bok choy are perfectly complemented with creamy avocado. The salty sunflower seeds and fresh ginger become bonus flavor delights in each bite.
Ingredients:
Grapefruit
Blood Orange
Navel Orange
Bok Choy
Carrot
Avocado
Salted Sunflower Seeds
Fresh Ginger
This salad is bursting with sweet and sour berries, creamy goat cheese, and a crunch of pecans to delight the palate in texture and flavor. An excellent choice to incorporate those ever important fruit and veggie servings into your day.
Ingredients:
Spinach
Blueberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
Strawberry
Dried Cranberry
Goat Cheese
Pecans
Basil
The Aegean Civilization was made up of 3 distinct regions and this dish has 3 main protein-packed ingredients: salmon, chickpeas, and quinoa. This dish is as rich in flavor as it is in nutrients! You can even toss the kale and veggies in a Dijon vinaigrette if you really want to pump up the flavor!
Ingredients:
Salmon
Dijon Mustard
Black Pepper
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Quinoa
Kale
Cucumber
Orange Bell Pepper
Try this hearty salad with German spices on a winter's evening when you want a balance of tang, saltiness, sweetness, and umami. Pairs perfectly with a marathon of your favorite TV show.
Ingredients:
Red Beets
Butternut Squash
Olive Oil
Anise
Caraway Seed
Coriander
Salt
Black Pepper
Thyme, fresh
Parsley
Shiitake Mushrooms
Unsalted Butter
Balsamic Vinegar
Tomato Paste
Red Cabbage
Apple Cider Vinegar
Fresh Spinach
Recommended Pairings
Garlic Roast Chicken
Beer Brats
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Roasted veggies, toasted nuts, and plant packed protein, oh my! This robust salad is a little sweet, a little salty, and exploding with the comforting flavors of fall.
Ingredients:
Garbanzo Beans (dry)
Salt
Brussels Sprouts
McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
Olive Oil
Sweet Potato
Garlic Salt
Italian Herb Blend
Olive Oil
Bartlett Pear
Pecans
Parsley
Boston Butter Lettuce