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Salad

Fresh and flavorful Salads, where vibrant greens and crisp vegetables take center stage. From our Super Delicious Massaged Kale Salad to the Lemony Marinated Zucchini Salad, each recipe is crafted to bring out the best in fresh produce with bold, zesty flavors.

Enhance your salads with our expert tips on How to cut open and seed a pomegranate and explore a variety of dressings, including our tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette and sweet Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Perfect for a refreshing lunch or a light dinner, these salads and toppings are sure to elevate your meal with nutritious and mouthwatering options.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate

Published November 6, 2016 | Last Updated July 7, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 7 Comments

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate

Discover the easiest way to cut and seed a pomegranate with our straightforward video and step-by-step photo guide. Learn techniques and creative recipes ideas for these nutritious, jewel-like seeds.    I’m excited to share my latest YouTube video: How to Cut Open a Pomegranate! You can watch it right here or head over to YouTube….

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Amazing Pomegranates: One Of The Healthiest Foods In The World

Published November 5, 2016 | Last Updated September 7, 2024 By Dr. John Bianchi 15 Comments

Pomegranates have been prized by numerous cultures throughout the ages and may be one of the healthiest foods in the world. When I was a child, I remember my mom bringing home an unusual fruit one day. It looked a little like an apple but not exactly. She said it was a Chinese apple. I…

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Super Delicious Massaged Kale Salad With Pistachios, Tomatoes, And Olives

Published August 8, 2016 | Last Updated February 11, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 40 Comments

Who doesn’t love a good massage? Well, my kale is loving one right now as I’m getting ready to prepare a delicious kale salad tossed with pistachios, cherry tomatoes, and juicy Kalamata olives. But why am I massaging the kale first? If you’ve ever had a raw kale salad, you might have noticed that the kale was a little bitter and its texture a little coarse. However, if you massage the kale for only about five minutes, it will begin to soften and wilt. This seems to break down its dense cellulose structure leaving it easier to digest and much tastier.

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Healthy Lemony Marinated Zucchini Salad

Published May 31, 2016 | Last Updated May 24, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 65 Comments

This healthy and delicious lemony marinated zucchini salad is the perfect side dish to bring to a summer cookout or on a picnic! The zucchini is topped with slivers of red onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pistachio nuts, Kalamata olives, and crispy bacon. So much tastiness in every bite!

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Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Published November 24, 2015 | Last Updated February 27, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 22 Comments

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This tossed turkey salad with roasted sweet potatoes is so refreshing, satisfying, and delicious. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey…or the leftovers! Really, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve never been to a Thanksgiving feast where there weren’t lots of leftovers for the next day…

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Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Published November 10, 2015 | Last Updated November 29, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 38 Comments

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Bid goodbye to the boring side salad with this bowl of crisp, baby spinach, juicy pear slices, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy goat cheese. Paired with a homemade, paleo apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is a healthy feast of fresh and seasonal ingredients.

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Gluten Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette: A Nourishing Delight

Published December 2, 2014 | Last Updated September 8, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 9 Comments

We’re obsessed with this sugar free, gluten-free apple cider vinaigrette! It’s made with raw apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle it on your favorite salad to give it a delicious kick. This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. After enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner…

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Summer Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Corn Strips

Published August 15, 2014 | Last Updated June 14, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 9 Comments

This colorful summer salad recipe of cherry tomatoes, red onions, purple Kalamata olives, crisp radishes, and yellow corn strips is so delicious. And the best part is, it’s gluten free and dairy free, too! This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. As a lover of fresh, seasonal produce,…

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Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe (Gluten Free)

Published March 4, 2014 | Last Updated April 21, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

As winter continues to drag on here in the Northeast, I am looking forward quite impatiently to warmer weather. This salad reminds me of spring: fresh spinach and mushrooms topped with a delightfully sweet raspberry dressing.

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