This is a yummy salad my roommate from Croatia made all of the time. It’s perfect for lunch. You just want to keep eating and eating! Make right before serving, doesn’t refrigerate well.
Healthy Lunches
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Inspired by Panera Bread’s version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family’s very favorite soup recipes.
Turkey Carcass Soup
A great way to not waste a single bite of turkey. This is a delicious soup and one of my favorites. If you want to freeze some, leave out the potatoes.
Grilled Apple and Swiss Cheese Sandwich
My mother taught me this recipe, and it has become one of my favorite quick meals. I find that Granny Smith apples work best, as well as a crunchy seed bread.
Green Bean and Potato Salad
A twist on potato salad. Green beans and potatoes are served in a Dijon mustard and balsamic vinaigrette.
Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts, Sage, and Romano
This is a great vegetarian main course or a perfect side dish to any meat. I guarantee you will not have any leftovers!
Lemony Quinoa
Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.
Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad
I had this at a party and couldn’t get it off my mind. It’s a fruity Asian chicken salad that even my family’s picky eaters enjoy. I bake my own chicken for more flavor, which adds to the prep time, but pre-cooked or canned chicken will also work just fine.
Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce
This easy and delicious spiced applesauce slow cooks to perfection. My kids and I came up with this recipe one fall weekend. It’s a family favorite.
Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)
This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It’s great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville’s bars.
Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad
I got this recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combinations of the flavors.
Turkey Veggie Meatloaf Cups
This super-delicious and incredibly easy recipe has become one of my absolute favorites. I pass it on to everyone I know, and they all rave about it too!
Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing
I came up with this recipe when I couldn’t find good directions for grilled fish tacos. I liked the chipotle-lime combination in a dip I once tried so I imitated it here. Choose toppings to suit your taste, or include typical accompaniments such as salsa fresca, cabbage, a squeeze of lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling
Serve this tasty sandwich spread on crusty whole grain rolls or pita bread, with lettuce and tomato. Other raw, chopped vegetables can be substituted for the celery. Your favorite salad dressing can be substituted for the mayo.