Fresh Summertime Italian Chopped Salad Just. Can’t. Get. Enough. Could eat THIS everyday – all Summer long! Talk about YUM!! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 medium avocados, diced 2 English cucumbers, sliced evenly 6 tomatoes on vine, sliced 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 cup mozzarella pearls 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or Read More!
Fresh Summer Eat The Rainbow Bowls This salad is BURSTING with color and flavor that will surely make your day the BEST EVER!Makes 2 servings/bowls Ingredients: 3 Tbsp avocado or olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp low-sugar balsamic vinegar 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves 1 small organic carrot, shredded Read More!
Fresh Summertime Zucchini Caprese A taste of Summer! And, yes, zucchini can be eaten raw…it’s REALLY good in this salad, too! Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1.5 cups of fresh, medium red tomatoes on the vine, cut into quarters 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 medium, fresh crisp zucchini, shaved into ribbons, I use Read More!
Refreshing Summer Drinks Summer is a lot of people’s favorite season for a reason! Most kids are off from school, and families are planning summer vacations. It’s a wonderful time to have fun and make memories with your family and friends. Whether you’re having a BBQ or party (check out this post for all the Read More!
Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Summer Salad This combo is the bomb! Bring it to all your parties + BBQ’S this weekend!!! Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, spiralized or sliced into thin even slices 1/4 of a medium watermelon, cut into cubes or balls using a melon baller a handful of fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced Read More!
Fresh Grilled Zucchini with Chimichurri Zucchini is absolutely one of my favorite Summertime Veggies…Chimichurri Sauce is one of my favorite sauces for EVERYTHING! Grill that Zucchini + add BEST chimichurri = amazing!!Makes about 2-3 servings Ingredients: 4-5 firm, fresh small zucchini 1.5 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil sea salt Instructions: Preheat a grill to Read More!
Homemade Fresh Fruit Summer Slushies Forgo the Sno-Cone Shack this Summer for THESE frosty, nutrient-packed REAL Fruit Slushies!! Ingredients: Raspberry – Green Tea Slushie: 1.5 cups frozen raspberries 1 cup ice cold green tea 1/2 cup ice Kiwi – Pineapple Slushie: 1 cup frozen chopped pineapple ½ cup frozen kiwi pieces, peeled ½ cup ice Read More!
A simple Summer Salad that goes PERFECTLY with your grilled chicken or shrimp! Serves 8 as a side Ingredients: 2 lbs Fresh Tomatoes, chopped 2 English Cucumbers, chopped bite-size 1/2 medium Red Onion, sliced thin 3 Avocados, diced 2 Tbsp extra virgin Olive oil or Avocado oil Juice of 2 fresh Lemons 1/4 cup fresh Read More!
Five Health Benefits of Summer I’m a huge fan of summer, with the longer days, warm nights, vacations, tasty foods, and time with friends. There are things to keep in mind about this season, of course, such as the importance of staying hydrated, but the things to love go beyond beach trips and grilling on Read More!
Grilling Recipes To Kick Off Summer It’s OFFICIALLY Grilling season! We grill year-round in my house, but even more so during the warmer months when we can hang out on the patio and enjoy our delicious meal with our favorite people. Whether using the outdoor grill or preparing the food inside, there are endless recipes Read More!