Wholesome Eats
Roasted beet and arugula salad offers a medley of sweet, savory and peppery flavors. Beetroot, commonly known as beets are deliciously tender and flavorful when roasted.
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and gluten-free croutons make up this simple, yet delicious summer salad. I like to make this gluten free panzanella salad at the height of tomato season. Fresh tomatoes right from the garden are best. This recipe is inspired by the book Farm City: The Education of […]
This old-fashioned broccoli salad is all dressed up with Northwest dried Bing cherries, Craisins, walnuts and sun flower seeds. Northwest broccoli salad is a tasty side salad for any summer cook out. Dried Bing cherries are plump and sweet. They add a delicious sweetness to this classic salad. This post […]
Fresh blueberries add a patriotic and fruity twist to this classic Italian salad. It’s a flavorful and surprisingly delicious way to enjoy summer tomatoes and fresh blueberries. Local Washington blueberries come into season in the summer. My kids and I love to go blueberry picking. Blueberries are full of vitamins […]
Get a healthy dose of vitamins in this nutrient-rich strawberry spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette. This bright and flavorful salad is the perfect balance of sweetness, acidity and crunch. The dressing for this salad is super easy to make. Balsamic vinegar is a dark, intensely flavored vinegar that is glossy […]
Sweet summer peaches, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves are a summery delicious flavor combination in this peach caprese salad. Fresh local peaches from Eastern Washington are abundant this time of year. And they’re perfect for this fresh and tasty peach caprese salad. The caprese salad traditionally includes fresh tomato […]
This creamy avocado dressing is a new favorite of mine. In fact, I may be just a wee bit avocado obsessed! Salads certainly don’t have to be boring. And this dressing helps take a salad with grilled chicken from ordinary to avocado-may-zing! Creamy avocado dressing is simple, fresh and healthy. It also […]
Tuscan farro salad with cucumbers and tomatoes is a light and healthy alternative to traditional potato salad. It’s perfect for picnics and makes a great side dish for summer cookouts. What is farro? Farro, like Bob’s Red Mill Organic Farro is an ancient form of wheat that was a staple […]
This spring salad with tuna and lemon vinaigrette makes a great lunch or light dinner. It is an easy and healthy meal high in protein, low in fat, and packed full of flavor. Tuna is one of my go to proteins when we need a fast and tasty meal. I […]
This healthy salad bursts with flavor. It features delicious ingredients Washington is well known for including: lettuce, kale, dried cherries, almond slices, red onion and Gorgonzola cheese. It’s all married together with a zesty sesame ginger vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar. Combine the salad with some grilled chicken or shrimp […]
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