Lentil salad is such a simple and colorful summer dinner. French green lentils also known as le Puy lentils are a must because they hold their shape when cooking. The brown or regular green or red lentils can turn mushy when cooked and not ideal for lentil salad. They are a great source of plant based protein and fiber.

This lime spiked summer salad is so very refreshing in this hot weather. Quinoa is an ancient grain known for being gluten free and a complete source of protein. Combined with the black beans, this salad has plenty of protein and fiber for the vegetarian or omnivores alike.

Southerners just love their collard greens. As a new transplant to North Carolina, have learned a lot about their unique regional foods, collards being one of them….

I never make the same salad twice, so salad recipes are more of an inspiration of flavor combinations than a specific guide…

This ridiculously easy vinaigrette is always on hand in my refrigerator. I usually make it with balsamic vinegar, but also switch it up with sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.

A refreshing mayo-free slaw that has the perfect balance of acid, spice, salt and fat.