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Kale salad packed with rice, roasted vegetables, sliced almonds, and feta, drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. This healthy salad is a great option for all your summer barbecues and picnics. I’ve been thinking about all the picnics we’re going to go on this summer, and all the barbecues we’re going to attend. I’m picturing …

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Fresh and easy mayo-free tuna salad with avocado, cucumber, dill, carrots, and bell pepper. The perfect go-to for a healthy lunch! I’ve never really considered myself particularly talented in the lunch department, but I daresay there has been some improvement over time. It used to be I’d scrounge for random odds and ends, often eating …

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Crunchy, refreshing mayo-free broccoli salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, sunflower seeds, feta cheese, and lemon poppy seed dressing – a perfect side dish for any meal.   When I was a kid, my parents had the tradition of hiding our Easter baskets, so when we woke up Easter morning, we had the ultimate challenge of …

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Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing) made healthy with Indian-spiced lentils, quinoa, parsnips, toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, and more! A healthful side dish for your holiday gatherings. This post is sponsored by Pacific Foods. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I’m sure those of you who are preparing or contributing to a feast this year are already …

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Fall harvest fruit salad with apples, walnuts, grapes, and homemade coconut whipped cream. A marvelous paleo and vegan-friendly side dish to bring on your fall picnics.   When I was a kid, my whole family would pack up the car and drive from Tahoe to Apple Hill, where we’d go apple and pumpkin picking during …

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Squeaky clean summer kale salad with avocado, red onion, pumpkin seeds, and lemon-basil dressing. You guys, I almost did something silly. I almost named this salad, “The Best Damn Kale Salad Ever.” Trouble. In spite of the fact that it really is quite good, I decided I had better stay away from any “Best Of” …

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