Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
This is probably the healthiest obsession I've ever had ... Brussels sprouts! And lucky for me, they are in season. If you don't think you are a fan, this recipe should make you a believer. It's easy and made with less than a handful of ingredients, one of those being bacon... sold yet?!

Pesto Pasta Salad
I call this a pasta because I enjoyed it cold, having made it with leftover flank steak from last night. I had a huge bunch of cilantro in the fridge (my favorite herb, ever!) so I decided to make a bright, lemony pesto with it. Whether you eat this warm or cold, it's definitely a winner!

Salmon Brown Rice Salad
I had about 10 minutes to pack myself lunch and voila! Healthy, filling, colorful and delicious, and made with whatever fresh veggies you have on hand. You'll love this one!

Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Salads can be a diet downfall when they are smothered in fatty and sugary dressings. They've become a staple in my diet having figured out  ways to keep them delish and always healthy. My creamy avocado dressing is fatty, but it's the kind you want to eat. Do you recognize the chicken?

Fruit & Feta Summer Salad
Here's an easy one for the dreadfully hot days we are having: add some refreshing fruit to your salad for a sweet twist. I say fruit instead of watermelon (as pictured) because you can easily swap the watermelon for sliced peaches, pineapple, berries, cherries, mangoes or a bit of each.

Summer Steak Salad
This salad represents so many things that I loved about Piedmontese food. From the creamiest, most decadent Gorgonzola to the ripest apricot picked straight off the tree, juicy cherries at their peak and veal so tender we ate it raw (not rare, raw!), there are layers of flavor in this salad that take me right back to beautiful Italy.

Caprese Quinoa Salad
I forgot how much I love quinoa -- then I made this! This recipe is great as an entree or as a side dish. As an entree it serves two, as a side dish it can serve four. Remember, quinoa is the only grain that's a complete protein, meaning it contains all of the essential amino acids. It's also packed with fiber, and it's cheap!

Chez Moi Steak & Strawberry Salad
...because I don't have to go to a pricey steakhouse to eat something this good. Believe it or not, this dish comes together in 10 minutes. In the time the steak cooks, you can assemble the salad - homemade dressing, and all! 

HummuSo Smart Green Salad
I love salads, I hate bottled salad dressings. All humbleness aside, I felt like a genius when I turned my hummus into a rich, creamy and delicious dressing for greens and veggies. And let's be real here... what healthy gal doesn't already have hummus in her fridge?

Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
Who doesn't love a good, fresh Caprese Salad? To make the reduction, bring 1 cup of white (or dark) balsamic vinegar to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Boil until the vinegar reduces by half and takes on a syrupy consistency. Allow to cool and pour over the salad of freshly sliced ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, shredded basil, extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.