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Melon Berry Summer Salad
Melon Berry Summer Salad - A refreshing salad made with seasonal, rich produce to revitalize you on a hot summer day!
Melon Berry Summer Salad - A refreshing salad made with seasonal, rich produce to revitalize you on a hot summer day!
Summer is the prime season for melons, making it the perfect time to savor a refreshing salad filled with summer produce to wrap up the season.
This vibrant salad features a mix of summer produce such as blueberries, cucumbers, avocados, cantaloupe, along with robust veggies like shaved Brussel sprouts and kale forming the base.
For a protein boost, grilled shrimp is a great addition. It complements the citrusy and refreshing flavors of the salad, and you don't even need to use the oven. Leftover cold shrimp also pairs well with the salad.
HOW TO MAKE THE CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Crafting the Citrus Vinaigrette is simple. Combine oil, herbs, seasonings, Dijon mustard, honey, and any citrus fruit you have on hand. In this recipe, half a grapefruit was squeezed, which adds a perfect touch to the salad.
Use the remaining half of the grapefruit to create a delightful paloma cocktail or mocktail to complement the meal. (recipe here)
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Melon Berry Summer Salad - A refreshing salad made with seasonal, rich produce to revitalize you on a hot summer day!
SERVINGS: 4 | PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOK TIME: 10 MIN
Ingredients
salad components
2 cups shaved brussels sprouts
2-4 cups kale (de-stemmed, leaves torn into bite sized pieces)
1 cup or 3 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 avocado, diced
½ small red onion, sliced
½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup small cantaloupe, diced
¼ cup sliced almonds
Optional: 1 lb grilled seasoned shrimp
Vinaigrette dressing:
½ grapefruit (juice)
¼ cup avocado oil
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp oregano
Directions
1) To prepare the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. If using a mason jar, seal the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the dressing is well mixed. If using a bowl, whisk the ingredients together until they are combined.
2) In a large salad bowl, combine shaved Brussels sprouts and kale. Pour the dressing over the greens and toss until they are evenly coated. Finally, add your remaining toppings and serve!
3) Enjoy this dish as a side salad or as a main course alongside grilled shrimp or your preferred protein source!
Broccoli Salad
The ultimate dairy and gluten-free broccoli salad for any occasion. Your guests will never suspect it's actually good for them!
The ultimate dairy and gluten-free broccoli salad for any occasion. Your guests will never suspect it's actually good for them!
BROCCOLI SALAD RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS
Incredibly simple to prepare!
The dairy-free dressing will quickly become your preferred choice for any dish. It's naturally sweetened and provides a good balance of fat and protein.
Perfect for preparing in advance, making it suitable for various occasions such as barbecues, potlucks, or weekday lunches.
Ideal for those who dislike red onions! *However, if you're a fan like me, feel free to include ⅓ cup of red onion in the salad!
I've been making this for years, and it's always a big hit! #noleftovers
TIME SAVING TIPS BEFORE AN EVENT
Buy fresh pre-cut broccoli or prepare and wash your broccoli the day before the event.
Cook bacon for breakfast, setting aside some for breakfast and chopping the rest for the broccoli salad.
Soak cashews overnight to make the dressing the next day, or boil them for 10 minutes.
Remember to chill the recipe in the fridge. This allows the broccoli to absorb the dressing, enhancing the flavor of the salad!
Looking for more nutritious and enjoyable crowd-pleasing recipe ideas? Explore: Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing, Hasselback Sweet Potatoes, Prosciutto Wrapped Figs, Roasted Beet Hummus.
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The ultimate dairy and gluten-free broccoli salad for any occasion. Your guests will never suspect it's actually good for them!
Servings: 6 Prep: 15 MIN Cook time: 0 MIN
Ingredients
For the salad
2 large broccoli crowns (florets only), finely chopped
½ cup bacon, chopped
1 ½ cups seedless red grapes, quartered
⅓ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
⅓ cup roasted or raw sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp lemon juice
S+P to season
For the dressing
1 cup raw cashews, soaked
¼ cup water
2-4 Tbsp pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp minced garlic
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
For the dressing: Place cashews in a bowl and cover cashews with water and soak for 2 hours or overnight. (if you are short on time, soak them in boiling water for 10 min).
Drain cashews and transfer to blender with the rest of the dressing ingredients. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If dressing is too thick, add 1 Tbsp increments of water until desired creaminess. *2-4 Tbsp syrup is for desired sweetness.
For the salad, Place broccoli, grapes, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, bacon bits and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss thoroughly to coat. Season with salt and pepper and lemon juice to taste. Serve chilled.
Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing
With Thanksgiving, holiday parties, and gatherings in full swing, there's no better way to impress your friends and family than with this go-to holiday salad.
Crisp apples, candied maple pecans, crunchy bacon, and creamy blue cheese are combined with a caramelized shallot and garlic vinaigrette to create a mouthwatering dish.
Indulge in the festive Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette dressing. This salad is perfect for the holidays, with a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors.
With holiday parties and gatherings in full swing, there's no better way to impress your friends and family than with this go-to holiday salad.
Crisp apples, candied maple pecans, crunchy bacon, and creamy blue cheese are combined with a caramelized shallot and garlic vinaigrette to create a mouthwatering dish.
EASY SALAD PREPARATION DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
What I truly love about this salad are the different salad components that can be prepped AHEAD of time! Let’s break it down:
Keep apples fresh and crisp
To prevent apple slices from browning quickly, soak them in a mixture of water and lemon juice. This easy trick will help keep your apples looking and tasting fresh for longer.
Preparing Candied Maple Pecans
For best results, make your candied maple pecans the day before you plan to use them. Once you've finished cooking them in a skillet, let them cool to room temperature before transferring them to the fridge to chill until needed.
Caramelized Shallot and Garlic Vinaigrette
Begin by caramelizing a mixture of shallots and garlic in the skillet you just used to make the candied maple pecans. Then, add the mixture to a food processor with the remaining dressing ingredients. Store the dressing in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.
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Indulge in the festive Apple Pecan and Bacon Salad with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette dressing. This salad is perfect for the holidays, with a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Servings: 4-6 Prep: 10 MIN Cook time: 20 MIN
Ingredients
1 - 12 oz package of uncured, no sugar bacon
1 - container mixed greens
2 large handfuls arugula
6 oz blue cheese
1 large gala apple
to make the candied maple pecans
1 cup raw pecans
1 Tbsp grass-fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp sea salt
to make the shallot vinaigrette
3 cloves of garlic, mashed
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
¼ cup avocado oil
S+P to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lay bacon out onto a tin foil lined sheet pan or wire rack baking pan. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
While the bacon is cooking, make the candied maple pecans by heating a skillet with 1 Tbsp of butter over medium heat.
Place pecans and syrup in the skillet, stirring constantly for about 3-5 minutes. While the syrup thickens and is coating the pecans, sprinkle seasonings over the pecans.
Spread the mixture out onto a parchment paper and allow to cool completely (the syrup will continue to harden as they cool). Set aside.
To make the dressing, add sliced shallots and mashed garlic to the same pan with 1 tbsp oil. Sauté for a few minutes until the shallots are caramelized and softened. Stir in the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and a dash of salt and pepper and let simmer for 30 seconds or so. Transfer mixture to a food processor and add dijon mustard, oil and seasonings and pulse until mixture is smooth and creamy.
To a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens and arugula along with apple slices, candied maple pecans, bacon (roughly chopped), blue cheese crumbles and pour in the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
Taste the salad and season with more salt and freshly cracked black pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Making this salad for the holiday season and pushed for time? Find my go-to busy tips above with the header: EASY SALAD PREPARATION DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
Hormone Balancing Raw Carrot Salad
Raw carrot salad is one TikTok phenomenon that I can get behind! But it didn’t start there. The original raw carrot salad was developed by Dr. Ray Peat to help support hormonal balance. According to Dr. Peats research, raw carrots contain a unique fiber that binds to endotoxins and excess estrogen to safely eliminate them from the body.
He found that when his female patients consumed a raw carrot salad once or twice per day, they experienced: less painful menstrual symptoms (heavy periods, cramping, acne, headaches, diarrhea, etc)
Raw carrot salad is one TikTok phenomenon that I can get behind! But it didn’t start there. The original raw carrot salad was developed by Dr. Ray Peat to help support hormonal balance. According to Dr. Peats research, raw carrots contain a unique fiber that binds to endotoxins and excess estrogen to safely eliminate them from the body.
He found that when his female patients consumed a raw carrot salad once or twice per day, they experienced: less painful menstrual symptoms (heavy periods, cramping, acne, headaches, diarrhea, etc)
Estrogen dominance is a common hormonal imbalance in women that experience menstrual symptoms above so by effectively binding to excess estrogen in our intestines, our body can safely eliminate via our bowels which helps to reduce uncomfortable menstrual cycle symptoms.
Digestive symptoms improved Just like estrogen, the fiber in raw carrots is also highly effective at binding and safely eliminating lipopolysaccharides (LPS) which is an inflammatory bacterial toxin that most often is accompanied by an infection or intestinal permeability (leaky gut). Raw carrots, being fibrous, naturally promotes bowel regularity which positively affects digestion and elimination as well!
Optimal liver and thyroid function Since the raw carrot salad assists in eliminating excess estrogens and endotoxins, this also reduces the heavy load the liver carries. About 70% of hormonal conversion takes place in the liver so detoxification is imperative. This means that when you are supporting the liver, you are also supporting the thyroid!
Raw Carrot Salad component breakdown:
Raw carrot - As we noted above, this fibrous vegetable helps to bind to endotoxins and excess estrogen and safely eliminates them from the body.
Sources: 1-2 large raw carrots, shredded lengthwise
Acetic acid - helps to increase the germicidal effect of carrot fibers.
Sources: Raw apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, white or red vinegar
Oil - rich in saturated fat helps to further reduce bacterial overgrowth in the digestive tract.
Sources: coconut, olive or avocado oil
Salt - contains trace minerals that are important for thyroid function. Also, it flavors the dish!
Sources: sea salt
The best way to consume this salad is consistently and ideally on its own as it works best on an empty stomach to help with gastrointestinal absorption. Great as a snack option or to turn into a bigger salad with hormone-health promoting ingredients such as high quality protein, fats and fiber.
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Raw Carrot Salad - To support hormone and gut health.
Ingredients
1-2 medium organic raw carrots, outer layer peeled
Splash of apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp oil source (MCT, avocado, coconut, EVOO)
Generous pinch of sea salt
Directions
Use a peeler to shred the carrot lengthwise into long ribbons or strips.
Add carrot ribbons into a bowl and toss in all remaining ingredients
Feel free to add in your favorite hormone-health promoting ingredients if you would want to elevate the salad!
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Gut Nourishing Stewed Apples
Need a gastrointestinal support that is affordable, tastes heavenly, and will make your house smell like a freshly baked apple pie?
Then look no further, because this stewed apple recipe checks all the boxes!
I can’t take all the credit - this simple recipe that I’m sure you have made before but not realizing it’s magical GI powers, came from Dr. Tom O’Bryan - leading expert on gluten and Autoimmune disease. Essentially, this recipe is applesauce, but cooked in such a way as to really bring out the pectin from the apple skins, which is a wonderful prebiotic, and very nourishing for the microbiome.
Need a gastrointestinal support that is affordable, tastes heavenly, and will make your house smell like a freshly baked apple pie?
Then look no further, because this stewed apple recipe checks all the boxes!
I can’t take all the credit - this simple recipe that I’m sure you have made before but not realizing it’s magical GI powers, came from Dr. Tom O’Bryan - leading expert on gluten and Autoimmune disease. Essently, this recipe is applesauce, but cooked in such a way as to really bring out the pectin from the apple skins, which is a wonderful prebiotic, and very nourishing for the microbiome.
Apples contain pectin which has many health benefits. When cooked, the pectin inside the skin is easily accessible to the microbiome in the colon and helps to repopulate beneficial flora and helps heal leaky gut. When taken daily (at least 2 large spoonfuls daily) many clients of mine have noticed regular bowel movements and less bloating.
Pair stewed apples with plain greek or coconut yogurt, oatmeal, smoothie, or with a meal. My go-to dinner lately has been adding a dollop of stewed apples over grilled pork chops with a side of baked sweet potato and kerry gold butter. Delicious!
Last thing, apples are considered a high FODMAP food, so if you are sensitive, this may not be the best food first prebiotic approach for you!
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Prep Time: 10 Min | Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients
4 organic apples, washed, seeded, chopped, but not peeled!
Filtered water
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp raisins (optional, sweet preference)
Directions
Add apples, cinnamon, and optional raisins to a saucepan and barely cover with filtered water. Bring to a boil ~ about 8-10 minutes.
As the mixture is boiling, watch the apple skins. When the skins begin to take on a sheen, the apples are done. Turn off the heat.
If there is water leftover, you can drain it or I personally use it to make adrenal cream cider!
Eat 2-4 spoonfuls daily to support your gut lining and microbiome - enjoy!