Warm pistachio-crusted goat cheese tops off this clean salad with cherries, jicama, grilled chicken and baby greens.
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Wheat Berry Salad with Butternut Squash & Warm Cider Vinaigrette (Vegan)
This whole grain wheat berry salad will add a burst of color to any Thanksgiving table. Chunks of roasted butternut squash are tossed with bright pomegranate arils, sliced green apple, baby kale and candied walnuts, all bundled up in a warm cider vinaigrette.
Plant Power & A Quick Mediterranean Salad
I like quick, easy-to-assemble meals and snacks, so I keep a bunch of healthy staples on hand and prep fruits and vegetables when I have some time (like weekends). In my guest blog post for Sharon Palmer, “The Plant-Powered Dietitian,” I share exactly what those staples are, so head over for a list of my “must…
My Radio Interview on LA Talk Live!
Yesterday morning, I was on LA Talk Live! radio on their show Here’s to Your Health with Josh Lane. Ruth Frechman, MA, RD, CPT and author of The Food is My Friend Diet, interviewed me about wellness for half an hour. We talked about a variety of common concerns from picky eaters to emotional eating to simply getting more fruits…
Acorn Squash with Red Quinoa, Almond, and Apple Salad in Maple Vinaigrette
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! If you’re still planning your menu, I’ve got a simple, wholesome side dish that combines some of the best Thanksgiving flavors in a pretty package. You roast acorn squash halves and then fill them with a red quinoa, fruit and nut salad all tossed in warm maple vinaigrette. So, on this Technique…
Canning Jar Salads
I’ve got salad-in-a-jar fever – and the only cure is MORE canning jars. Are you looking for an easy, stress-free way to eat more fruits and vegetables during the week? Do you want to find fun ways to get your kids to eat their greens? Do you have a little extra time on the weekend…
Eggless Chicken Caesar Salad (20 minute meal)
Skip the high-fat creamy bottled dressings or raw eggs, and get the same tangy flavor you love in Caesar salads with a vinaigrette dressing. This salad is robust enough to serve on its own, but it can be paired with soup or a side of whole wheat pasta for a heartier meal. Shortcuts: Halve prep…
Red Quinoa, Chicken, & Goat Cheese Power Salad
Welcome to 2012! Holiday indulgences are in 2011 – a whole *year* ago…now it’s time to focus on powering up for a healthy 2012. Toss this salad in your tupperware for a satisfying lunch that’s loaded with health-promoting foods. What’s in this salad that’s so good for you? Red Quinoa: Whole grains don’t have to…
Mediterranean Chickpea Patties & Greek Salad
Just because we’re not summering in some exotic location doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we are. Get your fill of Mediterranean flavor with this healthy vegetarian meal. A mix of tastes, textures, and temperatures, this dish has got it going ON. Warm, crispy, pan-fried chickpea patties flavored with fresh basil, cumin, and garlic only…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
