Leafy Green Salads - Chelsea's Messy Apron

Winter Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:48 +0000

Winter Salad

This Winter Salad is a hit of brightness during even the coldest of weather! Combine your favorite winter fruit (pears, apples, or oranges) with dried cranberries, pomegranate, and feta (or goat) cheese. Add some pumpkin seeds or some irresistible maple-cinnamon pecans on top and drizzle on the absolute best creamy maple vinaigrette! Try some of […]

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Grapefruit Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:40 +0000

Grapefruit Salad

This Grapefruit Salad is loaded with vibrant citrus, creamy avocado, pops of sweetened cranberries, and honey-roasted almonds. Drizzle with a simple balsamic vinaigrette for an unforgettable, crave-worthy salad! Check out some of our other favorite citrusy salads like this Orange Pomegranate Salad, Citrus Quinoa Salad, or Avocado Citrus Salad. Pink Grapefruit Salad My husband isn’t […]

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Teriyaki Chicken Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:22 +0000

Teriyaki Chicken Salad

This Teriyaki Chicken Salad is loaded with flavor and texture — tender pasta, fresh baby spinach, dry-roasted nuts, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy water chestnuts, sweet onion, and seasoned chicken. We toss this salad with an addictive teriyaki dressing that uses only three ingredients and pulls everything together perfectly! If you love this salad, you’ll enjoy […]

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Wild Rice Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:00:13 +0000

Wild Rice Salad

This Wild Rice Salad combines cooked and cooled wild rice with mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, pomegranate arils, creamy feta (or goat) cheese, and honey-roasted almonds. A simple and delicious lemon vinaigrette ties everything together perfectly! Serve this salad on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table along with Crockpot Turkey Breast, Sweet Potato Casserole, Thanksgiving Dressing, Roasted […]

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Our Favorite Everyday Salad Recipe

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:54 +0000

Our Favorite Everyday Salad Recipe

This is our favorite (and quickest!) go-to Everyday Salad Recipe, complete with mixed greens, a few veggies, and a tasty but simple vinaigrette. Try some of our other delicious veggie salads like this Garden Salad, Caesar Salad, Italian Salad, or Olive Garden Salad. This Everyday Salad recipe is part of our Back-To-School Lifesavers — a series of recipes […]

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Quinoa Salad Recipe

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:56 +0000

Quinoa Salad Recipe

This Quinoa Salad Recipe is our new favorite! Roasted sweet potato, sweet red bell pepper, and black beans atop a bed of spinach and cooked quinoa with roasted pumpkin seeds and crumbly soft cheese. Add the show-stopping basil-lime vinaigrette and we’re ready to eat! It’s no secret we love quinoa salads, try our original (and […]

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Tabouli (Tabbouleh)

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:37 +0000

Tabouli (Tabbouleh)

Tabouli (also spelled Tabbouleh) is a Levantine salad made with fresh chopped herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and bulgur. It’s dressed in a light lemon vinaigrette and seasoned with salt and pepper. This powerhouse salad is loaded with delicious flavors and plenty of texture — no wonder it’s one of the most popular salads in the Middle […]

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Tuna Nicoise Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:18 +0000

Tuna Nicoise Salad

This Tuna Niçoise Salad elevates a humble can of tuna into an elegant, fancy, and bright-tasting salad. The salad greens are topped with a myriad of veggies and potatoes, olive-oil-packed tuna, and the best light lemon vinaigrette to tie everything together beautifully. Tuna Niçoise Salad Recipe A great, creamy, mayo-based Tuna Salad is a favorite […]

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Peach Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:16 +0000

Peach Salad

This Peach Salad is the ultimate summer salad — ripe, juicy peaches with tender avocados, creamy goat cheese, and crisp honey-almonds. Drizzle on the best balsamic vinaigrette and dig in! Try some of our other favorite summer salads like this Fruit Salad Recipe (with peaches), this Cucumber Feta Salad, or this quick Corn Salad with avocado. […]

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Garden Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:00:12 +0000

Garden Salad

Everyone needs a quick go-to Garden Salad that will pair with just about anything — and this is that recipe! Toss Romaine lettuce and fresh veggies with a simple vinaigrette that takes mere minutes to whip together. This post shares how you can customize this salad based on personal preferences or what you’re serving it […]

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Arugula Salad (My Favorite Salad!)

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Arugula Salad (My Favorite Salad!)

Are you ready for a salad that will knock your socks off? Introducing our favorite Arugula Salad, featuring a delectable combination of sweet dried figs, savory salami, crispy cucumber, salty pistachios, and creamy goat cheese. This salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, with a variety of textures that will keep your taste […]

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Beet Goat Cheese Walnut Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:36 +0000

Beet Goat Cheese Walnut Salad

This Beet, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Salad is topped with a light honey-Dijon vinaigrette. This salad is so quick and easy to make. It’s the perfect addition to the dinner table — it pairs well with so many different main dishes! Or make this into a big dinner salad by adding some grilled chicken or […]

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Applebee’s Chicken Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:02 +0000

Applebee’s Chicken Salad

This easy restaurant copycat Applebee’s Chicken Salad combines romaine and coleslaw with crispy chicken, sliced almonds, crunchy chow mein noodles, sweet mandarin oranges, and an irresistible creamy & sweet dressing. This Applebee’s Chicken Salad is a part of our “Back-To-School Lifesavers” — a series of recipes that are intended to have little (or no) veggie chopping, […]

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Chopped Chicken Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:48 +0000

Chopped Chicken Salad

Chopped Chicken Salad employs all kinds of shortcuts to have a nutritious and hearty salad on the dinner table in a hurry! Salad greens are mixed with chickpeas, kidney beans, beets, mozzarella pearls, a creamy avocado, and rotisserie chicken. Use your favorite store-bought dressing or the quick lemon-Dijon vinaigrette included in this recipe! This Chopped […]

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Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:10 +0000

Quinoa Salad

This Quinoa Salad recipe is our all-time favorite! We combine perfectly cooked quinoa with an array of fresh, vibrant veggies and the ultimate lemon vinaigrette for a salad you’ll want seconds of! We’ve shared so many variations on this Quinoa Salad throughout the years; the most popular being: Greek Quinoa Salad, Thai Quinoa Salad, Sweet Potato-Quinoa Salad, […]

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Mango Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 07:00:40 +0000

Mango Salad

This vibrant, fresh, and lively Mango Salad is loaded with fresh fruit, cinnamon almonds, and dressed with a cinnamon-yogurt dressing. Be prepared for a salad addiction! Mango Salad My husband is obsessed with Zupas’ Mango Berry Salad, but he’ll tell you there is never enough fruit on it! So, of course, I re-created my own […]

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40 Best Salad Recipes

Chelsea — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:56 +0000

40 Best Salad Recipes

40 Best Salad Recipes So what is a salad, anyway? If you call it a mixture of vegetables, sometimes combined with meat, that could also be a casserole, right? At Dictionary.com, the definition of salad is “a usually cold dish consisting of vegetables, as lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, covered with a dressing and sometimes containing […]

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Chipotle Chicken Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:59 +0000

Chipotle Chicken Salad

This spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad is a flavor explosion with a sweet chipotle-lime vinaigrette, crisp corn, spiced beans, creamy avocado, tangy red onion, crunchy pumpkin seeds, rotisserie chicken, and citrusy cilantro. Chipotle Chicken Salad This delicious Chipotle Chicken Salad is a part of my mini-series “cook once & enjoy all week long” with homemade, Black […]

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Beet Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:00:24 +0000

Beet Salad

Here’s our favorite Beet Salad, complete with perfectly caramelized roasted beets, fresh citrus, creamy goat (or feta) cheese, and sweet, candied almonds. Add a drizzle of our favorite tangy citrus-balsamic vinaigrette to perfectly finish everything off! We love Beet Salad so much that we made a variation of it with pistachios, avocado, and a lemon-orange […]

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Caprese Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:00:44 +0000

Caprese Quinoa Salad

Caprese Quinoa Salad starts with a seasoned quinoa base, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, pearled mozzarella, and fresh basil. A simple balsamic dressing ties everything together! Caprese Quinoa Salad This quinoa salad has it all! Fresh cherry tomatoes, caramelized onion, savory cooked quinoa, creamy avocados, mild and slightly tangy mozzarella cheese, and sweet […]

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:55 +0000

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad overflows with delicious ingredients, including miniature farfalle pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichokes, and feta cheese. A tangy oregano-lemon vinaigrette finishes it off. Add some leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken to turn this salad into a meal or enjoy as is for a great side dish or potluck favorite. Try some […]

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Thai Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:00:20 +0000

Thai Quinoa Salad

This crunchy, flavor-packed Thai Quinoa Salad is loaded with good-for-you ingredients: crisp veggies, sweet mango, fresh herbs, and a medley of greens. This simple salad is tossed with a peanut dressing that takes minutes to whip together in the blender. Thai Quinoa Salad It’s been a minute since I’ve shared a quinoa salad here […]

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Costco Kale Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:21:32 +0000

Costco Kale Salad

This Costco Kale Salad is loaded with great ingredients — broccoli slaw, kale, brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, and pepitas. The incredible lemon poppy seed dressing whips together in just a few minutes. This kale salad is nutritious and crunchy with sweet pops of flavor from the dried cranberries and citrus-y dressing. Costco Kale Salad This […]

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 06:00:24 +0000

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Hearty and nutritious Roasted Sweet Potato Salad highlights mixed greens with roasted sweet potato, seasoned wild rice, dried sweetened cranberries, sliced almonds, creamy avocado, crisp apples, and salty feta cheese with a lemon balsamic dressing. Plus, I’m sharing some shortcuts to prepare this salad even quicker, tips to make it ahead of time and how […]

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Pear Pomegranate Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:00:34 +0000

Pear Pomegranate Salad

This seasonal Pear Pomegranate Salad starts with mixed greens tossed with candied pecans, fresh Bartlett pears, pomegranate arils, sweetened dried cranberries, and feta cheese. Drizzle the delicious raspberry poppy seed dressing (made with real raspberries) over this salad and enjoy! Pear Pomegranate Salad Over the past few years, this salad has been a holiday favorite […]

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Spinach Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:31 +0000

Spinach Salad

Our favorite Spinach Salad with spinach, crunchy apples, tart red onion, sweetened dried cranberries, savory feta cheese, crumbled crisp bacon, candied honey pecans is tossed with an incredible apple-Dijon vinaigrette that takes minutes to assemble. Spinach Salad My husband’s favorite dessert is an apple pie or apple crisp. So after buying a few bags of […]

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Brussel Sprouts Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:15 +0000

Brussel Sprouts Salad

A robust and hearty Brussels Sprout Salad with a tangy-sweet apple cider vinaigrette. This powerhouse salad is loaded with good-for-you tasty ingredients and myriad contrasting textures. We’re obsessed with this Brussels Sprout Salad with an apple cider vinaigrette. If you’d prefer a creamy dressing instead of a vinaigrette, try this Costco Kale Salad instead! […]

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Orange Pomegranate Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:10 +0000

Orange Pomegranate Salad

This show-stopping Orange Pomegranate Salad is topped with clementines, pomegranate arils, candied almonds, sliced avocado, and feta cheese. It’s dressed in an irresistible citrus vinaigrette that takes minutes to whip together. Pair Orange Pomegranate Salad with a hearty main dish like this Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Chili, or this Spaghetti Bolognese that is made in the slow cooker. […]

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Kale and Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 06:00:54 +0000

Kale and Quinoa Salad

This Kale and Quinoa Salad is a powerhouse of nutrients! We’re tossing together kale, quinoa, fresh fruit, feta cheese, crushed pistachios, and dried blueberries. Toss everything with a balsamic dressing and be prepared to fall in love with this salad! Not sure about the flavors here? We’ve got several variations. Try this Costco Kale Salad, Kale […]

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Steak Salad Recipe

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 06:00:37 +0000

Steak Salad Recipe

Our favorite Steak Salad recipe tops Romaine lettuce with grilled steak, sweet cherry tomatoes, dried tart cherries, toasted sliced almonds, roasted red pepper, crunchy green onions, and tangy feta cheese. This salad is dressed with an herby cilantro-lemon vinaigrette. Steak Salad There’s a great salad and sandwich shop near my home that has lots of […]

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Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:00:02 +0000

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Our favorite Honey Mustard Salad Dressing coats this delicious chicken and veggie salad with crisp bacon and a creamy avocado. Five-ingredient Honey Mustard Salad Dressing This Crispy Chicken Salad is one of the most requested salads in my home, so I decided it was time to make a riff off that salad with Honey Mustard […]

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Kale Couscous Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00:31 +0000

Kale Couscous Salad

Kale Couscous Salad is packed with nutrients, is filling, and — most importantly — is loaded with flavor! This salad is made with fresh kale, cooked couscous, protein-filled black beans, juicy mango, creamy avocado, crisp red pepper, and salty sunflower seeds. All the ingredients are tossed in a punchy lemon vinaigrette. After you get hooked […]

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Quinoa Apple Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:00:29 +0000

Quinoa Apple Salad

Quinoa Apple Salad features so many good-for-you ingredients: spinach, quinoa, apples, pears, pistachios, and dried cranberries. The salad is tossed in a simple lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette. A light and nutritious salad This salad is healthful, nourishing, and loaded with complementary textures. The spinach and quinoa are topped with crisp apples, juicy pears, salted, crunchy […]

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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 31 May 2020 06:00:32 +0000

Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

A show-stopping simple Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with fruity sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy candied almonds, and tangy feta cheese. The poppy seed dressing is the absolute best and takes only minutes to whip together. Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad This is one of my all-time favorite salad recipes! It has the perfect blend of flavors […]

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Quinoa and Almond Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 27 May 2020 06:00:15 +0000

Quinoa and Almond Salad

Prepare nutritious Quinoa and Almond Salad by tossing together spinach and quinoa, and topping it with toasted almonds and sunflower seeds, tart sliced apples, a creamy sliced avocado, and sweet dried cranberries. This salad is dressed with a vibrant raspberry vinaigrette made with fresh raspberries! We love quinoa salads! Try some other reader favorites like […]

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Blackberry Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sat, 23 May 2020 11:00:56 +0000

Blackberry Salad

Show-stopping Blackberry Salad is brimming with juicy blackberries(of course!), sweet candied pecans, crisp pears, salty feta cheese, and a homemade creamy poppy seed dressing. Blackberry Salad Blackberry Salad is a stunning dish that tastes every bit as amazing as it looks! It’s got all the right flavors, textures, and the perfect creamy dressing to finish […]

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Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000

Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad

Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad: A simple pasta and spinach salad with tart apples, crisp celery, toasted pecans, sweet dried cranberries, and juicy oranges. This salad is dressed with a simple poppyseed vinaigrette. Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad We’re all obsessed with a good pasta salad at my home. And with Fall on the mind, I thought […]

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Italian Chopped Salad (CPK Copycat)

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:00:18 +0000

Italian Chopped Salad (CPK Copycat)

Italian Chopped Salad is a copycat of the famous California Pizza Kitchen salad. This Italian Chopped Salad is loaded with ham, salami, chickpeas, tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and lettuce. It’s tossed in an easy lemon, Dijon, and herb vinaigrette. California Pizza Kitchen Copycat! Several months ago I went to Vegas with some girlfriends. There is […]

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Caesar Salad

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 11 May 2020 12:31:54 +0000

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad is a spectacular classic–it’s stacked high with romaine lettuce, croutons, and plenty of Parmesan cheese! This salad is an explosion of flavor combining saltiness with lemony-garlic undertones and a subtle smokiness. The dressing is luxuriously creamy with a pleasant cheesiness and a hit of tanginess to balance it all out. While this salad […]

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Mandarin Orange Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 10 May 2020 09:00:54 +0000

Mandarin Orange Salad

This Mandarin Orange Salad bursts with juicy oranges, crisp apples, sweetened dried cranberries, tangy feta cheese, and easy stovetop candied almonds. Add a simple citrus vinaigrette to finish this delicious salad on a sweet and tangy note. This salad is a holiday classic that pairs perfectly with other side dishes such as Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, […]

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Butternut Squash Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 01 May 2020 13:00:57 +0000

Butternut Squash Salad

Delicious and easy-to-make Butternut Squash Salad is a great holiday side dish or seasonal salad. It’s loaded with perfectly roasted and caramelized butternut squash, candied pecans, creamy goat or feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries. A maple-Dijon vinaigrette gives this salad the perfect finishing touch. Butternut Squash Salad This salad is one of our […]

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Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad brings together caramelized roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, salty roasted pistachios, creamy avocado, and tangy citrus in a simple orange-honey vinaigrette. This salad is great as a main course! Add some grilled and sliced chicken (here’s a great Grilled Chicken Marinade) or steak. Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Beet and […]

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Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:49 +0000

Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad

Delicious Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad with fresh berries, feta cheese and candied pecans. The show-stopping raspberry vinaigrette that tops this salad is made with real raspberries! Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad My in-laws have amazing strawberry and raspberry plants in their yard. They invite us over every now and again and we definitely take advantage of those […]

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Turkey Taco Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:37:23 +0000

Turkey Taco Salad

Delicious Turkey Taco Salad is packed with veggies and a delicious, creamy cilantro dressing! We cook ground turkey with veggies, taco seasonings, and salsa to create moist, flavor-packed taco meat. That meat goes over a bed of lettuce, topped with your favorite taco salad toppings, and coated in a creamy flavorful dressing. Nutritious Turkey Taco […]

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Creamy Balsamic Dressing (Spring Cobb Salad)

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:00:14 +0000

Creamy Balsamic Dressing (Spring Cobb Salad)

Luscious Creamy Balsamic Dressing coats a spring Cobb salad featuring hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon, and seasonal veggies. This salad is vibrant, textural, and packed with fresh seasonal produce. Spring Cobb Salad This salad is fresh, vibrant, and the perfect way to celebrate springtime. We’ve got crisp fruits and veggies with savory bacon and tender chicken […]

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Panzanella Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:00:07 +0000

Panzanella Salad

Check out our favorite Panzanella Salad with totally addictive garlic croutons, loads of fresh veggies, creamy mozzarella pearls, and a simple tangy balsamic vinaigrette. If you don’t have access to fresh veggies, but you’re still craving the goodness of a Panzanella, try this roasted veggie salad. Panzanella Salad If you’ve never heard of Panzanella salad, […]

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Kale Avocado Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:38 +0000

Kale Avocado Salad

Kale Avocado Salad is packed with incredible flavor and amazing textures. Rainbow kale is topped with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, roasted sunflower seeds, crunchy croutons, and tangy Parmesan cheese. This salad is tossed in a vibrant avocado-lemon dressing. Kale Avocado Salad Many times, lettuce begins to wilt after around four to six […]

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Kale Salad Recipe

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:00:07 +0000

Kale Salad Recipe

Kale Salad is packed with nutritious ingredients and covered in a delicious white balsamic orange dressing. We top massaged kale with ripe, sweet mangoes, crisp red cabbage, and red pepper, crunchy carrots, citrusy cilantro, and salty roasted almonds. Try some of our other favorite kale salads: this Kale and Quinoa Salad, this Kale Avocado Salad, […]

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Cobb Salad with an Herb Vinaigrette

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:00:54 +0000

Cobb Salad with an Herb Vinaigrette

This is our favorite Cobb Salad complete with hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, crisp center-cut bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, buttery edamame, sweet corn, and rich goat (or feta) cheese. Finish the salad with a drizzle of a simple blender vinaigrette made with fresh herbs. This tangy homemade dressing is the star of this salad — everyone […]

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Sweet Potato-Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:38 +0000

Sweet Potato-Quinoa Salad

This lively and fresh Sweet Potato-Quinoa Salad combines quinoa with baby spinach, tender roasted sweet potatoes, sweet, dried cranberries, and creamy avocado cubes. A tangy lemon vinaigrette dresses this salad. We love quinoa salads! Try some other favorites next like this Kale and Quinoa salad, this Caprese Quinoa salad, or this Thai Quinoa salad. Sweet Potato-Quinoa […]

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Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:00:20 +0000

Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing

Start with a simple salad like this one, made of mixed greens with red grapes, pear, almonds, dried sweet cherries, and crumbled feta. Drizzle on a delicious Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing for the perfect finishing touch! This recipe is based on a similar salad that I tried a few weeks ago and fell in love […]

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Apple Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:58 +0000

Apple Salad

Make super-easy Apple Salad with mixed greens, sliced apple and pear, rotisserie chicken, dried cherries, candied pecans, and crumbled cheese. This salad has an apple cider vinaigrette which takes just minutes to whip together. Quick and Easy Apple Salad Apple Salad is so fast and easy to make. It’s a breeze to assemble, with store-bought […]

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Olive Garden Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:00:47 +0000

Olive Garden Salad

Here’s a copycat recipe for the famous Olive Garden Salad, complete with all the best ingredients. It’s brimming with juicy sweet tomatoes. Tangy pepperoncini peppers. Savory black olives. Zesty Parmesan cheese. Sharp red onions. And garlicky croutons. They all combine to create a flavor explosion! The salad is dressed in a homemade creamy Italian dressing. However, […]

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Quinoa Corn Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:00:20 +0000

Quinoa Corn Salad

A nutritious Mexican-inspired Quinoa Corn Salad with fresh avocado, crisp corn, black beans, cilantro, and green onions. This salad is dressed in our favorite chipotle-lime vinaigrette. The dressing packs a punch, so if you’d like to try this salad with a less spicy dressing, I’d recommend the dressing on this Mexican chopped salad instead! Quinoa […]

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Citrus Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 07:00:05 +0000

Citrus Quinoa Salad

Nutritious, fresh, and flavorful Citrus Quinoa Salad overflows with clementine oranges, roasted pistachios, creamy avocado, and goat (or feta) cheese. This salad is drizzled with a tangy and sweet citrus vinaigrette. Try our other popular quinoa salads next! This Quinoa Salad with a lemon vinaigrette or this Kale and Quinoa Salad are two favorites on […]

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BBQ Chicken Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:00:48 +0000

BBQ Chicken Salad

Easy and quick BBQ Chicken Salad is loaded with healthy ingredients like tomatoes, avocado, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro. This salad has a quick “shortcut” chicken and the best creamy cilantro-ranch dressing. Today I’m sharing how to make BBQ Chicken Salad, some short-cut ideas (to make a quick recipe even quicker), and listing […]

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Thanksgiving Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:00:12 +0000

Thanksgiving Salad

This simple Thanksgiving Salad comes loaded with roasted butternut squash, fresh baby spinach, candied almonds, feta cheese, and dried cranberries. The salad is dressed with an easy three-ingredient balsamic dressing. Looking for more holiday side dishes? Make sure to try these famous mashed potatoes, this classic Thanksgiving dressing, and our favorite roasted brussels sprouts. Do […]

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Pear Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:00:08 +0000

Pear Salad

This show-stopping Pear Salad starts with mixed greens lettuce and is loaded with juicy, ripe pears, sweet dried cranberries, candied walnuts, tart red onion, and gorgonzola cheese. A robustly-flavored apple cider vinaigrette tops this salad. Pear Salad This salad makes a great accompaniment to your holiday table. It’s a lovely addition to a big […]

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Crispy Chicken Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:00:41 +0000

Crispy Chicken Salad

Check out our favorite Crispy Chicken Salad with an easy (five-ingredient) honey BBQ dressing. This salad recipe can be made in 25 minutes or less with a few shortcuts! This salad is packed with great flavors and amazing textures; you won’t be disappointed! Crispy Chicken Salad This salad has it all: crispy, succulent chicken bites, […]

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Roasted Veggie Salad {Panzanella}

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:00:32 +0000

Roasted Veggie Salad {Panzanella}

Roasted Veggie Salad (or fall panzanella salad) is full of homemade Italian croutons, roasted squash, sweet potatoes, and red onions. It’s drizzled with your choice of an irresistible lemon-honey vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is hearty enough to stand on its own or pair with one of these comforting soups: Zuppa Toscana Soup, Broccoli […]

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Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:00:06 +0000

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is slightly tangy, slightly sweet, and robustly, deeply flavored! We love it on top of a fresh salad with berries, peaches, candied nuts, and creamy cheese. Try some of our other favorite dressings like this Honey Mustard Salad Dressing or this Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing. Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette You probably already know about […]

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Southwest Quinoa Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:00:26 +0000

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Delicious and healthy Southwest Quinoa Salad boasts a flavorful cilantro-lime vinaigrette, black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, red onion, pepper and avocado. This nutrition-packed salad is quite filling on its own, but if you’d like to pair it with some meat, try this grilled chicken marinade or grilled steak marinade. It’s no secret we’re huge fans […]

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Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:00:49 +0000

Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Portillo’s Chopped Salad is loaded with lettuce, cabbage, tender pasta, veggies, and lots of bacon. A delicious, creamy balsamic dressing coats this salad and gorgonzola cheese gives it the perfect finishing touch! Portillo’s Chopped Salad With locations all over the U.S. (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin Florida, Arizona, and California), Portillo’s is a popular place to eat! […]

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Italian Salad

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 15:39:11 +0000

Italian Salad

Delicious and healthy Italian Salad with a perfect herb dressing and plenty of veggies is easy to customize. For a great Italian meal, pair this salad with Bruschetta and this amazing Beef Ragu. This Italian salad is my go-to choice! We eat it all the time and it pairs so well with so many different entrees […]

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Black Bean Corn Salad {15 Minute Prep!}

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:00:50 +0000

Black Bean Corn Salad {15 Minute Prep!}

A simple and filling Black Bean Corn Salad is bursting with flavor and can be ready in 15 minutes or less! Black Bean Corn Salad is packed with good-for-you ingredients, is filling enough for a meal, and is finished with a simple two-ingredient dressing. If you’re looking to add some meat to this vegetarian meal, […]

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Strawberry Salad

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:00:25 +0000

Strawberry Salad

This refreshing orange and Strawberry Salad is packed with good-for-you ingredients and dressed in a flavor-packed citrus vinaigrette. This is one of my go-to salads to serve as a quick dinner side dish. There isn’t too much prep required, it comes together exceptionally fast, and it’s so versatile. Swap out the fruits, nuts, and cheese […]

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Moroccan Carrot Salad

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:00:52 +0000

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Moroccan Carrot Salad is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients. From the roasted seasoned carrots and chickpeas to the garlicky couscous and citrus dressing, every bite is a treat! The chickpeas and couscous make this salad super filling! While this salad can stand on its own as a meal, you can also serve it alongside […]

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Sun Dried Tomato Couscous Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:59:06 +0000

Sun Dried Tomato Couscous Salad

This nutritious and flavor-packed Sun-Dried Tomato-Couscous Salad combines sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, cucumber, couscous, and baby spinach. This salad is dressed with a flavorful lemon vinaigrette. Sun-Dried Tomato-Couscous Salad It’s no secret that I love adding quinoa to salads. (This Caprese Quinoa Salad, Thai Quinoa Salad, and this Sweet Potato-Quinoa Salad are on current rotations at […]

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Grilled Steak Salad

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:46:10 +0000

Grilled Steak Salad

Grilled Steak Salad is inspired by a restaurant favorite! Toss together perfectly grilled steak, lightly salted and grilled pita bread, baby spinach, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and salty feta cheese. Then drizzle a show-stopping sweet lemon-honey vinaigrette on this salad as the perfect finishing touch! We love adding grilled steak to a […]

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Chicken Burrito Bowls {Meal Prep}

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 07:00:15 +0000

Chicken Burrito Bowls {Meal Prep}

Chicken Burrito Bowls made with taco-seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, salsa, guacamole, corn, beans, and a delicious creamy cilantro sauce. These chicken burrito bowls make a work week’s worth (say that 10 x fast) of healthy meal prep in under an hour of prep-time! If you glance at the recipe card below you might feel […]

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Sweet Potato Farro Salad

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:00:56 +0000

Sweet Potato Farro Salad

This Sweet Potato-Farro Salad stars our new favorite anti-inflammatory grain–farro! With roasted sweet potatoes, sweet cranberries, salty pistachios, and a completely irresistible lemon dressing, this salad is a hit with everyone that tries it! Love a good grain salad? Us too! Try our favorite Quinoa Salad Recipe, Bulgur Salad, or Wild Rice Salad next. Our […]

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Turkey & Cranberry Salad (Kneader’s Copycat)

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 07:00:30 +0000

Turkey & Cranberry Salad (Kneader’s Copycat)

A good-for-you mixed greens salad topped with leftover turkey (or chicken), red onions, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. PIN this salad to your Thanksgiving boards! How are you doing on those Thanksgiving leftovers? Still have some? I still have a bunch, but we had a small Thanksgiving get together so maybe that’s why. Whether you […]

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