An extension on the basic tomato salad, this version calls for balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano for a true Italian classic. The addition of the sea salt is important to bring out the taste of the tomatoes, so don’t skip this step. The salt will draw most of the moisture out of the tomatoes and…
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Classic Egg Salad
6 large eggs 3 tbsp paleo mayo 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 bunch chives, chopped a squeeze of lemon juice sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste For perfect hard boiled eggs, place the eggs in a pot with cold water and gently bring to a boil. When the water boils, cover the pot,…
Tuna Salad
2 twelve-ounce cans tuna, drained and flaked 3 tsp paleo mayo 2 tsp pickle relish, naturally fermented 2 tsp mustard 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped freshly ground black pepper to taste Simply mix and combine everything together in a bowl, adjusting the texture and taste with more or less mustard and mayo….
Salmon Salad
2 cans wild salmon 2 cucumbers, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 large tomato, diced 1 avocado, diced 5-6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil juice of two lemons 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, optional lettuces leaves, for serving Drain the liquid from the canned salmon; place the salmon in a bowl and mash well with a…
Simple Fruit Salad
1/2 pound seedless grapes, cut in half 4 cups strawberries, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pineapple, rind and core removed and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 kiwis, sliced 1 pinch fresh mint leaves to garnish Simply combine everything together…
Confetti Kale Salad
4-6 leaves curly kale 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 head purple cabbage 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons red onion 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/2 lemon juiced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Wash and dry kale. Strip leaves from stem and rip into…
Peach Pecan Quinoa Salad
adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 1 peach, sliced 1 cup spinach 1/4 pecans [or walnuts if it’s all you have on hand like me] 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked Combine ingredients in a bowl and toss thoroughly. *Mix 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, juice from one lemon, and a pinch of black pepper to use for dressing.
Southwest Salad
2 cups spinach 1 cup black beans 1/4 avocado 2 tablespoons cilantro 1/4 cup onion lime dressing 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 tsp chopped jalapeño pepper (use canned for less heat)
Coconut Ceviche
adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 1 cup coconut flesh, diced 1/2 cucumber diced 3 tablespoons chopped pineapple 3 tablespoons shredded purple cabbage 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped mint 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon sea salt…
Lemon, Spinach & Chickpea Salad
1/2 cup chickpeas, drained 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, squeezed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups spinach leaves Put the drained chickpeas into a large mixing bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients with the chickpeas and stir well. Chill before serving. photo: forksoverknives.com // adapted from recipe by toneitup.com
Summer Fruit Salad
1 carton strawberries, chopped 1 carton blueberries 2 peaches, chopped OR 1 mango, diced juice of 1 lime 3 tablespoons honey a few sprigs of mint [optional] Mix all ingredients together well in a bowl and refrigerate. Serve cold.
Redneck Caviar
1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sugar (see notes) 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (11 ounce) can super sweet corn, drained (see notes) 1 red onion, diced 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 avocado, diced (optional) In a…
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