This salsa combines the sweet flavors of citrus, creamy texture of avocado and a hint of spice from the jalapeños! Wow your family or guest with this incredible side. It’s perfect on a chip, but also can be used to put on your favorite protein!

Health Benefits of Salsa Ingredients

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is low in calories, but high in water making it a great hydrating fruit! It also contains 2g of fiber, which is beneficial for fullness as well as digestive health! One important antioxidant found in grapefruit is beta-carotene. This is converted into vitamin A within the body and may help was disease prevention for heart disease, macular degeneration and cancer.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain different antioxidants. One of those is lycopene, which is what gives tomatoes their beautiful red color. Lycopene may protect against heart disease and even lower the risk of cancer. It also protects your cells from damage by fighting free radicals!

Jalapeños

Jalapeños contain vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Potassium is important for many functions in the body, such as maintaining the balance of fluid levels within the body as well as the contraction of muscles such as the heart!

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Avocado & Citrus Salsa Fresca

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira cara cara orange
• 1 Limoneira star ruby grapefruit
• 2 tablespoons Limoneira lime juice
• 1 pint orange grape tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado

Instructions

• Cut peels from orange and grapefruit.
• Remove citrus segments, avoiding the pith. Keep the scraps for juicing!
• Dice tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, orange, grapefruit, cilantro and avocado.
• In a large bowl, add tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, orange, grapefruit, lime juice, salt and cilantro. Stir to combine.
• Add diced avocado on top and enjoy!

If you love this recipe, see below for more delicious snack / dip recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based.

Loaded Lemon Hummus

Lemon Spinach Artichoke Dip

Pink Lemon Avocado Salsa

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Enjoy these waffles for breakfast in bed on Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart or as a real “wow” meal at your next family and friends gathering!  We used a mini heart waffle iron for these waffles, but they can be made with any type of waffle maker.

Heart Health Benefits

Raspberries

Berries, like raspberries are high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants meaning they help nourish the body and reduce the risk of chronic disease such as heart disease! Fiber works to feed your “good” gut bacteria and as a result can lead to lowering inflammation, which is a risk factor for heart disease.

Lemon

Did you know that one lemon provides around 50% of your vitamin C intake for the day? Vitamin C may help lower blood pressure and some studies have shown that vitamin C may improve lipid profiles. All of these are important for heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease.

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Lemon Raspberry Waffle Brunch Board

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 Limoneira classic lemon
• ¾ cup non-dairy milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ cup raspberries
• Limoneira blood oranges
• 1 cup strawberries
• ½ cup almonds
• 3 tablespoons honey
• ½ cup non-dairy yogurt
• Fresh mint

Instructions

• In a large bowl, add baking flour, coconut sugar, baking powder and zest from lemon. Stir to combine.
• In a separate medium bowl, add egg, non-dairy milk, coconut oil and juice from lemon. Whisk to combine.
• Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
• In a mini waffle iron (we used a heart shaped one), add batter and top with a couple of raspberries. Close and let waffle cook until done.
• Continue making mini waffles until batter is gone. This should make around 8 mini waffles.
• Using a charcuterie board, arrange waffles, blood orange, almonds, strawberries and fresh mint. Add the honey into a small ramekin, non-dairy yogurt into a small ramekin and set along board to be used as dip.
• Top entire board with any extra lemon zest and enjoy!

If you love this recipe, see below for more delicious brunch recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based.

3 Heart Healthy Citrus Breakfasts

Zesty Classic Breakfast Casserole

Winter Citrus Spiced Waffles

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Enjoy this snack board as an appetizer before your holiday meal, for family snack time or cozying up to your favorite holiday movie! One of the best things about charcuterie boards is that you can make them with a variety of ingredients. Feel free to add in any of your favorite items or even use up some produce in your fridge before it goes bad!

Benefits of Charcuterie Foods

Citrus

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, which is a great support for immune health! Especially during the holiday season, these foods are important for maintaining health. These fruits are also a great source of fiber! Did you know that one cup of orange slices contains 4 grams of fiber? Women should aim to consumer 25 grams per day and men around 38 grams.

Nuts

Nuts are loaded with antioxidants! Antioxidants are important for combating oxidative stress, which minimizing cell damage and decreases the risk of chronic disease. Nuts have also been shown in some studies to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which is beneficial for heart health.

Seeds

Seeds are packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber and healthy fats! Seeds also contain phosphorous, which is a mineral that is essential for repairing cells and filtering waste. Magnesium is another mineral that can be found in seeds. This supports muscle and nerve function as well as improving energy production.

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Holiday Charcuterie Board

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

Sweet Ingredients

• Figs
• Blackberries
• Strawberries
• Limoneira mandarin oranges
• Grapes

Salty & Savory Ingredients

• Vegan cheese
• Olives
• Crackers
• Rosemary

Crunchy Ingredients

• Pumpkin Seeds
• Almonds

Treat Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 Limoneira mandarin oranges

Instructions

• Add chocolate chips to a small double boiler. This is a small pan over another small pan of simmering water. This technique allows you to fully melt the chocolate without burning it.
• While the chocolate melts, peel your oranges.
• Place your orange slices on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Drizzle your melted chocolate onto your orange slices.
• Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for chocolate to set.
• Now it’s time to build your board! Get creative and have fun placing all your ingredients on your board. Enjoy!

If you love this recipe, see below for more snack board recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based.

Citrus Snack Board

Plant-Based Charcuterie Board

Valentine’s Day Snack Board

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Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is made from finely cut cabbage that has been fermented. Sauerkraut has many health benefits including being a source of probiotics and vitamin K2. I love to add sauerkraut on top of salads! To reap the benefits of Sauerkraut try eating a little bit, such as 1 tablespoon, every day. You can make sauerkraut at home quite easily, but this is one of my favorite store-bought options! 

Salad Dressing 

Many Store-Bought Salad dressings contain processed vegetables oils, or high fructose corn syrup or are high in added sugar. When selecting a store-bought dressing, always read the ingredient lists and be aware of the type of oil, the amount of added sugar along with any ingredients you want to stay away from such as High Fructose Corn Syrup. Tessemaes is a brand of salad dressing we really love – all of their dressings use quality oils and contain either a low amount or no added sugar. 

Hummus

We eat hummus every day! Whether it’s making a hummus tortilla wrap for the kids, using it as a dip for snacking or even as a base for a creamy hummus salad dressing! Hummus is made from chickpeas and traditionally olive oil, lemon juice and perhaps garlic and onions. 

Nutritional Yeast

An underrated condiment, nutritional yeast is packed with nutrition and is vegan and gluten free. Nutrition yeast is a good source of B vitamins (B1, B2, B6 & B12). This is a great option to add a dairy-free “cheesy” flavor to your meals, just like this recipe on our blog… butternut mac and cheese sauce!

Mustard

Mustard is a very underrated condiment in my opinion! It’s low in calories, adds a lot of flavor, traditionally contains turmeric and can be used in some unexpected ways! For example, we like to add a tablespoon of mustard into our gut healthy soup which adds some great color and flavor.

Almond Butter

We are big nut butter fans whether it’s peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter and beyond. Today highlighting almond butter contains approximately 6 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons serving as well as fiber, healthy fats and vitamin E! Almond butter is great for sandwiches, on toast or to make your own sauces with this almond butter dipping sauce recipe which is on our blog here!

Tahini 

Tahini is made from sesame seeds! This protein packed spread is a great staple for homemade salad dressings such as this Lemon Tahini Dressing recipe!

Salsa

Salsa is an incredibly versatile condiment! Made from tomatoes, herbs and spices. It’s great on top of tacos, taco salad, nachos and mild salsa makes a great oil-free salad dressing option!

Coconut Liquid Aminos

If you love soy sauce, this is a great option! This is a salty, sweet and savory sauce made from the fermented sap of coconut palm and sea salt! It almost reminds me of teriyaki sauce in the consistency and flavor. 

Tomato Sauce

We eat pasta at least once a week and having a ready to go red sauce on hand is really helpful to make a fast dinner. Traditional red sauces however can be high in added sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. When shopping for tomato sauce – read the ingredient list and select one without a lot of added sugar and as minimal ingredients as possible – unless it’s packed with herbs and veggies! 

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I’ve been wanting to up my hummus game and try something new! This Loaded Lemon Hummus is a total game changer! This recipe is full of different textures and flavors for a nutrient packed recipe. This hummus is perfect paired with veggies, crackers or spread over some yummy gluten-free bread or sourdough! 

Health Benefits of Hummus

Lemons

The antioxidants found in lemons have properties that can protect cells against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to inflammation, which is a precursor to cardiovascular disease. Lemons also contain vitamin C, which has been shown to aid in decreasing the severity and duration of sickness with having adequate levels in the body. 

Chickpeas

Beans are an incredible plant-based protein, packed with fiber and also contains B vitamins! B vitamins are important because they help increase neurotransmitter levels, including serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. All of these helps regulate mood. 

Tahini

Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds, making it a great source of healthy fat and protein! It also contains copper, which helps with iron absorption and regulating blood pressure. 

Garlic

Did you know that garlic supports immunity? This may be due to its antimicrobial properties. Garlic also contains phytochemicals that can be great for cardiovascular health and it may help lower triglycerides as well as cholesterol. 

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Loaded Lemon Hummus

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 Limoneira classic lemons
• ½ cup tahini
• 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ tablespoon EVOO
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
• Pita chips
• ½ cup vegan feta
• ¼ cup diced cucumber
• ½ cup grape tomatoes halved
• ¼ cup olives
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, boil water. Add chickpeas and let boil for 20 minutes.
• In a food processor, add chickpeas, EVOO, tahini, minced garlic, salt and juice from lemons.
• Start pulsing to combine and add 2 tablespoons to ½ cup boiling water as needed. Pulse for about 5 minutes or until smooth.
• Spread hummus on a plate and top with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, parsley and hemp seeds.
• Enjoy with pita chips!

If you love this recipe, see below for more quick & healthy hummus recipes! As always all Healthy Grocery Girl recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and predominantly plant-based. 

RED BEET & WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

LEMON CASHEW BEET DIP

7 LAYER BEAN DIP

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Holiday Citrus Snack Board

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 Limoneira blood oranges
• 2 Limoneira navel oranges
• 1 cup pretzels
• 2 cups grapes
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup almonds
• ½ cup Turkish apricots
• ¼ cup chocolate covered raisins
• 6 oz dark chocolate bar
• Vegan cheese spread

Instructions

• Peel and slice citrus.
• Arrange all your food on the board how you like and enjoy!

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Lemon Spinach Artichoke Dip

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira lemon
• 8 oz cream cheese of choice or vegan chive cream cheese
• 2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, chopped
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice or vegan mozzarella
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, add all the ingredients including zest from lemon as well as juice from lemon.
• Stir together until mixture is fully incorporated.
• Add dip mixture to a baking dish, topped with some extra vegan cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
• Enjoy!

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Lemon Cashew Beet Dip

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira classic lemon juiced
• 1/2 cup cooked beets steamed or roasted
• 1 1/2 cup soaked cashews
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Serve with veggies and crackers to dip!

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Valentine's Day Snack Board

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• Beet dip
• Crackers
• Goji berries
• Almonds
• Limoneira blood orange
• Limoneira mandarin oranges
• Chocolate pretzels
• Strawberries

Instructions

• Peel mandarin oranges. Place two slices together to form a heart and use a skewer to keep in place.
• Spread out all of the ingredients on a large platter plate and enjoy!

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Grapefruit Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 medium Ruby Red grapefruit
• 1 cup strawberries
• 3 tablespoons agave or honey
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

• Peel grapefruit and cut into segments.
• Remove stems from strawberries.
• Add grapefruit and strawberries into blender cup and blend until smooth, using blender or immersion blender.
• Add in agave and chia seeds and stir to mix together.
• Cover and store in fridge overnight.

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