salad Archives - Nutritious Eats

Corn and Tomato Salad & Meal Planning

May 5, 2013 by Melanie Flinn, MS, RD30 Comments

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I am sort of addicted to this salad. I was trying to come up with a side dish last week when I thought we were out of all vegetables. I found a few sweet peppers, tomatoes and shallots in the drawer of my fridge and I always have frozen corn in the freezer. I think most people have had some version of this salad and often you'll see something similar in a salsa form. I haven't made a corn salad since last summer and this one is a little different because I omitted the black beans and added the sweet peppers and shallots. It's such an easy, super side that goes well with a variety of … [Read more...]

Filed under: Salads, Salsa, Sides Tagged with corn, dip, easy, lime, salad, side salad

Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

November 30, 2012 by Melanie Flinn, MS, RD6 Comments

I could live off salads. I am not kidding. I just love the variety you have when creating one- from the greens you use, to the add-ins and dressing. There is no reason to be eating boring ol' tossed salads all the time. Let's get creative! First off, kale isn't my typical green for a salad but I think I will start using it more this way. It is packed with beta-carotene and has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It falls into the cruciferous vegetable family so has the same cancer preventive benefits. It is much heartier and more bitter than your typical salad greens but I just … [Read more...]

Filed under: Salads, Vegetarian Tagged with dried fruit, kale, lemon dressing, pine nuts, salad, vegetarian

Broccoli Apple Salad

October 17, 2012 by Melanie Flinn, MS, RD11 Comments

Broccoli apple salad. This is a recipe my mother-in-law often makes so she shared her version with me. I was in the mood for a different way to eat my broccoli- normally it's just raw with dip, steamed or roasted then topped with lemon, but this is a nice cold salad that keeps for several days so it's perfect for lunches or snack. When we were in Hawaii this past summer for our family reunion we served it for brunch with an egg casserole and fruit salad. It's a very versatile dish. Broccoli frequently earns a spot in the "top superfoods" list- it's low in calories, high in … [Read more...]

Filed under: Brunch, Salads, Sides, Vegetables Tagged with broccoli, make-ahead, potluck, salad

A Trip to the Farmer’s Market: Recipe for Roasted Beets & Meal Planning

August 19, 2012 by Melanie Flinn, MS, RD15 Comments

One thing I am really enjoying about this part of the country is the wonderful Farmer's Markets full of beautiful produce. I definitely missed going to them when I lived in Missouri and now I always look forward to our beautiful purchases each week. I've tried to branch out of my comfort zone when shopping at the Farmer's Markets because I can always buy spring mix and broccoli. Beets are not something that I would have put on my "like" list until recently. I always associated beets with the icky canned ones. It wasn't until ordering restaurant salads with fresh beets did I realize how … [Read more...]

Filed under: Cooking Basics: How-To, Miscellaneous, Salads, Vegetables Tagged with beets, farmer's market, roasting, salad, vegetables

Winner of the Giveaway and French Bean & Buckwheat Groat Salad

August 2, 2012 by Melanie Flinn, MS, RD1 Comment

Thank you to all who entered the Bob's Red Mill Giveaway. Congratulations to the winner Brittany B.! I am sitting here getting caught up on the Olympics, trying my hardest to get this recipe posted. Boy, the gymnastics is killing me! As a former gymnast cheerleader, it is one of my favorite events. I can hardly watch the girls on the balance beam though- so nerve-wracking! So looking down at my computer is actually a good break for me. I have been on a bean kick lately. Last week I didn't meal plan and as a result I had a bean recipe overload! I made my pinto beans, a corn, avocado … [Read more...]

Filed under: Gluten Free, Product Review, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged with beans, buckwheat, fiber, salad, vegan

Bob’s Red Mill Buckwheat Pesto Salad: Product Review and Giveaway!

July 27, 2012 by Melanie Flinn, MS, RD169 Comments

When I think of my favorite food brands there are a few that really stand out- they're ones that I recommend over and over again. In my opinion Bob's Red Mill is one of those brands that is one of a kind. They offer one of the largest lines of organic, whole grains in the country. I am sure you've seen some of their products in the health section of your local grocer, but if you check them out online you will see they have such a huge variety of unusual, high quality items- granola, oats, grains, beans, seeds, cereals, "baking aids" and more! I have been a long time fan so was so excited to … [Read more...]