Healthy Salad Recipes (perfect for meal prep!) | Ambitious Kitchen

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Monique — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:00:42 +0000

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Over 50 of the best salad recipes that are not only healthy but also creative, flavorful and FUN! From quinoa and pasta salads to kale and broccoli and everything in-between, there’s a delicious, healthy salad recipe for everyone. Enjoy the perfect meal prep lunch or yummy party side dish! We’re celebrating every last bit of

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:46 +0000

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Gorgeous grilled corn salad with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a sweet & spicy hot honey vinaigrette that will knock your socks off. This fresh, easy grilled corn salad comes together in a few simple steps and makes the perfect summer lunch or side dish! Enjoy it on its own or add your favorite

Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad

Monique — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:44 +0000

Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad

Healthy broccoli salad recipe made with simple ingredients like fresh blueberries, carrots, sweet dried apricots, toasted almonds and crunchy sunflower seeds. This easy, vegan and dairy free broccoli salad is made without mayo, is tossed in a light tahini dressing, and is perfect for summer parties or meal prep! If you happened to grow up

Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

Monique — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:21 +0000

Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

Gorgeous summer strawberry spinach salad topped with avocado, feta, red onion, toasted almonds, and pistachios and drizzled with a flavorful strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. The best ever strawberry salad recipe that’s sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy and the perfect lunch or easy side dish! One of my absolute FAVORITE healthy salads to make during the summer is

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Monique — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Delicious vegetarian street corn pasta salad with sweet corn, red bell pepper, avocado, creamy goat cheese, and a super addicting cilantro pesto. This easy corn pasta salad recipe is not only delicious but is also a great way to use up your summer corn. Impress your friends and family with the best pasta salad ever!

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Monique — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Four easy high protein salads in jars that make the perfect meal prep lunch! These mason jar salads are filled with fresh veggies and packed with protein from chicken. Customize each salad with a homemade or store-bought dressing for ease, and enjoy lunch in no time. I’m here to remind you that I have not

Curried Chickpea Couscous Salad

Monique — Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:59 +0000

Curried Chickpea Couscous Salad

Flavorful curried chickpea couscous salad filled with fresh herbs, crunchy nuts, and a little sweetness from dried fruit. Toss it all in the BEST creamy curry tahini dressing and enjoy the perfect plant-based lunch or side dish that stays good for days! Options to make it a fuller meal with grilled chicken or salmon. You

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Monique — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:17 +0000

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Delicious chicken bacon ranch pasta salad packed with juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, zippy red onion and creamy avocado. This wonderful, easy chicken bacon pasta salad is perfect for customizing and is guaranteed to be a hit all season long! The best side or main dish for BBQs, parties and potlucks. I feel like pasta salads

Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad

Monique — Sat, 04 May 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad

Gorgeous Italian chopped salad recipe loaded with shredded brussels sprouts, chickpeas, veggies, salami, olives, pepperoncini and delicious cheeses. This flavorful and easy Italian chopped brussels sprouts salad is tossed in a light Italian dressing and makes the perfect hearty lunch or fresh dinner! Whenever I find myself at a restaurant or a family party that

Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:31 +0000

Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

Beautiful spring green salad filled with fresh seasonal produce, seeds & creamy avocado, and tossed in the BEST lemon basil vinaigrette. Enjoy this gorgeous, flavorful spring salad as a main meal, easy side dish, or recipe for a potluck! Hi, spring. So nice of you to finally arrive and warm my bones. When you’re from

Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes to Make for Lunch

Monique — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes to Make for Lunch

Delicious, easy quinoa salad recipes that are perfect for weekday lunches and dinners! You’ll find quinoa salad with chickpeas, black beans, chicken, seafood and plenty of veggies. These flavorful, fiber & protein-packed quinoa salads are all gluten free will be your new favorite ways to cook with quinoa. If you know me you know I