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FRESH BEET SALAD 
​w/ radicchio, pistachios & micro greens 


Fresh or roasted, beets are like candy to me and this beautiful salad is a hit with most everyone. Paper thin slivers of beets are paired with the slightly bitter radicchio for perfect balance. The fresh herbs and micro greens along with toasted pistachios make it gourmet good with minimal effort and just a few ingredients. 
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SPINACH AND RASPBERRY SALAD
w/ Raspberry Vinaigrette 


When you want a simple yet spectacular salad in record time, this five ingredient creation (plus the vinaigrette) is ideal. It comes together in a flash and tastes like it was made by a gourmet chef. Sure you can add extras like creamy avocado and crunchy, red onions. yet it's just great as is.


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AVOCADO SALAD
 
Created many years ago, this salad recipe was my quick go-to when I needed something delicious and easy to put together. It’s simple and often this is the magic of the creation. The ingredients are enhanced with seasoning and allowed to shine. Give it a taste test for yourself. I am confident you will love it.

If you struggle keeping ripe avocados on hand buy extras allowing a few to ripen at room temperature while storing the remaining in the refrigerator. As soon as you have ripe  avocados transfer them to the fridge and take a few out.  Those in the fridge will last a few days as the cold temps halt the ripening. If you keep a circular stock on hand you will always have ripe avocados ready to enjoy. 

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​SUPER FRESH BERRY N HERB SALAD
W/ CITRUS DRIZZLE

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Fresh veggies, lots of them make me oh so happy. I see/feel food magic when sitting down to a big plate or bowl of fresh veggies that have been grown and then treated with appreciation and love in the handling and culinary preparation. Even the simplest of prep can turn out a super meal. Plus, most of us love to eat and properly prepared veggies mean we can eat more. 

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SALAD DRESSINGS - 3 FAVORITES

What makes or breaks a great salad outside of starting with quality ingredients is the dressing. Having a few great dressings on hand means you can toss together even the simplest of ingredients and have them taste amazing.

Here are a few of my quick go-to blends as well as one that tends to impress when you are serving guests.

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CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING:

​This is a favorite dressing and dip with an addictive garlic and lemon combo. You are sure to make it a staple in your fridge discovering it pairs well with with so many foods. If you are a fan of hummus yet struggle with digestion of beans, this is sure to be a fabulous option for you.





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​SIMPLE SALSA BLACK BEAN SALAD - 
ONLY FOUR INGREDIENTS

This is the Easiest Ever super salad and you can make it in about three minutes. Seriously. Most of the time I am a skeptic when I see the time suggested for food preparation and I do my best not to undermine this when I state my times.

For this salad, with store-bought, clean greens, canned beans and jarred salsa the only cutting is the avocado.  Even if you choose to add in the optional ingredients you are looking a making a main course meal in five minutes. Not that food prep needs to be rushed however. Take your time if you have it.

With all the hustle bustle of life, stopping to enjoy food is a joy to embrace.


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TOASTED SESAME SPINACH SALAD
 

This salad is always a favorite at parties and gatherings and sure to become a favorite of yours. There is a wonderful exotic taste to it thanks to the toasted sesame oil . It is essential so be sure to have this oil on hand as well as regular sesame or olive oil.


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CHICKPEA SALAD w/
CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING

 
The perfect simple main course salad made with whole food ingredients.
 
Rich in protein, fiber and flavor this simple salad is simply sensational.  Beans and greens are a super combo for main course salads and a perfect way to fuel your body with the macro (plant-based protein, healthy fats, quality, high fiber carbs) and essential micro ingredients (calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, molybdenum, vitamin B1, and selenium).  It’s so great it is to eat delish foods that truly nourish our bodies while sating our taste-buds! 
Does it get any better than this? Share your fave salad go-to.

    
                           
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CRUNCHY WARM WALNUT QUINOA SALAD
Recipes on this site created by Teri Gentes, permission required to republish www.terigentes.com
 
Calling all foodies and health warriors – here’s a great way to step up your salads with the simple chef’s trick of warming up the dressing.  It intensifies the flavors and adds an intriguing depth and richness to the greens and grains of this delish hearty lunch main.  You must know by now if you follow my recipe creations I am always aiming to infuse as much fun, flavor and nutrient power in my meals.  This one has it all.


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CURRIED QUINOA SALAD
 
Looking for a main course, feature salad or substantial side salad? This addictive vegetarian ‘main meal salad’ is protein and nutrient rich, abundant in healthy essential fatty acids and disease fighting antioxidants.  For those faint of heart, fear not – curry need not be hot spicy, simply well spiced. There is a big difference and you are at the helm with the heat range in this easy to assemble salad. 



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SPRING SALAD ROLLS
w/ SPICY SUNBUTTER THAI SAUCE

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Fresh salad spring rolls are such a treat and truly come together easily. You can fill them with most anything you enjoy and use up any odds and ends on hand.  Just be sure to include some vibrant herbs such as mint, Thai basil or cilantro.  Often they are made with seafood or simply veggies alone yet these are stuffed with tempeh making the rolls hearty enough to be your main course.  Especially when drizzled with the thick Thai sauce. My suggestion is to pair them with miso soup or a mango n mint salsa.

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SPRING-GREEN SALAD DREAM
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A truly amazing stand-up and be noticed salad that will catch everyone’s eye. Now, while it may seem like lots of ingredients, you can easily sub in veggies you have on hand or any that simply beg to be brought home from the market. 
The focus is on using fresh, seasonal produce paired with this ‘oh-so-delish’ vinaigrette and you’ll have enough left for another salad or two so go ahead and get creative with your combos.



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CHICKPEA SALAD W/ TAHINI DRESSING
 
The perfect simple main course salad made with whole food ingredients.
Rich in protein, fiber and flavor this simple salad is simply sensational.  Beans and greens are a super combo for main course salads and a perfect way to fuel your body with macro nutrients (plant-based protein, healthy fats, quality-high fiber carbs) and essential micro nutrient ingredients (calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, molybdenum, vitamin B1, and selenium).



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THE RAINBOW SUPER SALAD

It's an amazing salad made with ancient grains. They are nutritional power houses abundant in vitamins, minerals and trace minerals along with most being a fabulous source of protein, healthy fats and the almighty Vitamin F - fiber.  When added to this colorful, crunchy, chewy, savory and slightly sweet salad they lend a perfect comfort food feeling you may not associate with salad. Farro is a favorite of mine yet choose whatever grains-pseudo seeds you love most and make this salad.

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MY BIG FAB GREEK SALAD
WITH FAUX FETA


One of my truly favorite salads!  Yes you can choose to be dairy free and still enjoy a Greek salad. Making a vegan feta easy and so good. While there are lots of delish vegan cheese Artisans now - most are made of nuts and this feta isn't.  The marinade infuses a Greek taste into the faux feta that is so divine.  
Make this as soon as you can for I think you're gonna love it!  


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MANGO CHICKPEA SALAD 
W/ Blackberry Vinaigrette


Summer time simply screams out for big, bright, refreshing salads that look as enticing as the produce appearing at your local farmers markets. Vibrant, varied, voluminous and just begging to be enjoyed, this salad captures the allure with its shades of green, orange, caramel, black and white. Find the freshest produce you can and go to town with this picture perfect rainbow of colors.



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HARVEST ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD

Making the most of in-season produce is the best way to eat and come the fall, squash like butternut and pepper as well as cabbage abound.  I love to use butternut in this salad and combine it with cruciferous veggie stars cabbage and kale.  Cruciferous vegetables have fabulous anticancer benefits and pack a punch of  folate, vitamins C, E, and K, and fiber. Not everyone loves kale and cabbage yet this salad always wins rave reviews and I attribute this to the love I put in my creations (smiling at you) as well as the touch of sweetness in the squash and white balsamic vinaigrette. 

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Teri Gentes - Whole Self Lifestyle Wellness
International Speaker|Self-care Coach|Author|Chef|Trainer|Ambassador
Certified Wellness and Nutritional Consultant, Personal Trainer,
Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor

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