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Easy, No Cooking Required Summer Recipes

Summer days are meant for having fun, not slaving over a warm stove. When it’s just too hot to cook, try a recipe that doesn’t involve turning on the stove. We aren’t talking about a bowl of cereal...

AppetizersHeart Healthy Honey Basil Fruit Salad

Heart Healthy Honey Basil Fruit Salad

Here at EatSmart, we're continuing to celebrate Heart Health Month with another nutritious recipe! This week, we are featuring a Honey Basil Fruit Salad, which blends together 3 healthy fruits with...

AppetizersHealthy Recipes to take to the Sunday Funday Football Party

Healthy Recipes to take to the Sunday Funday Football Party

It’s football season again! With game day comes tailgates and Sunday fundays, along with plenty of tasty snacks. From chicken wings, pizza and cheesy dips, these typical party foods aren’t exactly ...

AppetizersMediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This is the perfect summery dish. Ingredients 1 Cup chopped red onion 1 1/2 Cucumbers, diced (approx. 4 Cups) 2 red bell peppers (approx. 2-3 Cups) 1 Cup roughly chopped cilantro 2 Tablespoons oliv...

Date, Corn and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 1 tsp oil (like grapeseed or olive) 1 cup frozen corn 8 cups greens of choice 1Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar salt & pepper 4 dates, sliced thinly 2 oz...

AlmondsOrange Almond Salad with Avocado

Orange Almond Salad with Avocado

Ingredients Salad 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped 1 orange cut into segments* (save the carcass juice for the dressing) 2 green onions, chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ ...

Category_RecipesDIY Salad Dressing Recipe Roundup

DIY Salad Dressing Recipe Roundup

Finding a healthy salad dressing that actually tastes good can be a challenge. Some commercial dressings have scary sounding ingredients and homemade recipes may seem complicated or call for unusua...

Category_RecipesQuick and Healthy Lunch Ideas for People "On the Go"

Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas for People "On the Go"

Do you find yourself grabbing an overstuffed sandwich from the corner deli or hitting the drive-thru at lunch time? Give your waistline and your wallet a break with these healthy "grab and go" lunc...

AlmondsToasted Almond + Quinoa Salad

Toasted Almond + Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 Cup almonds, chopped see note 1/2 Cup dried cranberries 1-11oz can mandarin oranges, mostly drained 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground gin...

AppetizersMason Jar Carrot Noodle Salad w/Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

Mason Jar Carrot Noodle Salad w/Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

The key to a great mason jar salad is the layering and packing it in tight, so things don't move around. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce ...

AppetizersFarro & Kale Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes

Farro & Kale Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes

Looking for a new recipe for summer but have run out of ideas of what to cook? Your questions have been answered! A decadant dish that will wow your dinner guests with just the right ingredients, n...

AppetizersCoconut Almond Slaw Recipe

Coconut Almond Slaw Recipe

This Coconut Almond Slaw is light, bright and goes great with grilled seafood or chicken, or on a bed of mixed greens as a salad. Ingredients ¼ teaspoon mustard ½ tablespoon vinegar 1 Tabl...

BananasTangerine-Honey-Vanilla Fruit Salad

Tangerine-Honey-Vanilla Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 Ataulfo Mango, cut into small chunks 1 container organic strawberries, halved 1-2 bananas depending on their size (if small use 2), sliced 1 tangerine, juice squeezed out ...

AppetizersFarro Salad with Kumquats, Blood Orange, and Kale

Farro Salad with Kumquats, Blood Orange, and Kale

This Recipe was submitted by Elizabeth Stark from Brooklyn Supper, one of the authors of www.brooklynsupper.net. Try making this beautiful looking salad to finish off summer on a healthy note. Wi...

AppetizersSweet potato, quinoa and salmon cakes

Sweet potato, quinoa and salmon cakes

Ingredients: 1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour (gluten-free or regular) 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten ♦ 4 cups reserved undressed Sweet potato, quinoa and edamame salad (See below) 1 ...

AppetizersSpiced Tofu and Cold Noodle Salad (Gluten Free)

Spiced Tofu and Cold Noodle Salad (Gluten Free)

Sauce/Marinade (divided) Ginger, fresh, grated - 1 tsp. Garlic, fresh, grated - 1 ½ tsp. Tamari, gluten-free, low sodium - 4 tbs. Chili paste - 1 tsp. Hoisin Sauce, gluten-free - 1 ¼ ts...