Little Gem Lettuce

Little gem lettuce is an English heirloom variety of romaine lettuce! It has a similar flavor profile and crunch to romaine while being smaller and in my opinion, more fun to eat!

How To Make This Vegan Dilly Ranch Dressing

I love this simple dairy-free and vegan ranch dressing recipe. This salad dressing is made with just a few simple ingredients, fresh herbs and is a great creamy dressing. I also love that this dressing is made from cashews which packs protein, fiber and healthy fats to this salad! To make this dairy-free ranch dressing you’ll add 1 cup of raw cashews to a container (I like to use a mason jar like this one) and fill with filtered water. Cover and place in the refrigerator to soak overnight. In the morning, drain the water from the cashews and rinse them. Add the soaked cashews into a blender along with 3/4 to 1 cup of fresh, filtered water – less if you prefer a thicker dressing and more if you need the consistency to be thinner. Then add the garlic powder, onion powder and lemon juice. Blend on high until you get a smooth creamy consistency. Next add the herbs, salt and pepper and blend in a few short pulses to incorporate the herbs.

Little Gem Salad

To a plate or bowl add your little gem lettuce (I like a few handfuls!) and top with slices of cucumber, radish, olives and a generous drizzle of dilly ranch dressing. Sprinkle with hemp seeds (I love these!) and fresh dill, chives and parsley. Enjoy!

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More Salad Recipes From The Blog!

Mandarin Orange Sesame Salad

Lemon Herb Pasta Salad

BBQ Chickpea Salad with Avocado Ranch

Creamy 3 Potato Salad

If you follow me on Instagram, you know we’ve been chatting about grocery budgets and meal planning! I shared with you that my goal this year is to grocery shop once a week and to meal plan for the entire month at once to help organize my shopping. Below is our January Family Dinners Meal Plan, I hope it gives your inspiration or ideas for what to cook for your family this month!

Many of you messaged me on Instagram after I shared my Power Bowls on IG Stories asking for the recipe, so here it is! I love this recipe for so many reasons. You’ll see from the recipe and photos in this post, I veered off the meal plan calendar just a bit this week adding in some yellow bell peppers and tomatoes and then no olives. While I don’t mind having so many repeat meals in the month as it does help make meal planning easy for me, switching up an ingredient or two can really help the meal not feel so redundant.

Besides tasting great, these Power Bowls are also so incredibly healthy and good for you too! I love that these bowls are packed with fiber. Fiber is important to support hormone health, gut health, bowel regularity and blood sugar levels.

Plant-Based Recipes For Kids

My kids eat the same dinners that we do, however, I’ll offer the dinner in a different way. For example from this meal on a plate I added black beans, potatoes, yellow bell pepper, avocado and then a little salad with the dressing my kids prefer. Both my kids like the ingredients separated versus in a big bowl, so they enjoy a deconstructed version of this power bowl!

How Does Fiber Support Gut Health

Consuming foods with fiber is important for gut health, bowel regularity and immune health! Did you know that 70% of your immune system is found in the walls of your gut? Eating a variety of plants, around 30 different plant foods per week, has been shown to feed good gut microbes and in turn support your immunity! Prebiotics found in plant foods feed your healthy gut bacteria, known as probiotics. These probiotics release short chain fatty acids (SCFA) into the body, which help regulate the function of immune cells!

I love that this Power Bowl recipe contains over 11 different plant-based foods in one meal (including the dressing!)

Health Benefits of Avocados

Avocados are an excellent source of potassium, antioxidant vitamin E, B vitamins (which give us energy), fiber and monounsaturated fat. Half of a medium avocado contains approximately 7 grams of fiber! Fiber is important for maintaining gut health. Optimal gut health is important to help lower your risk of inflammation.

Adding healthy fats to a meals such as avocado, is a great way to increase satiety (feeling full longer) and manage blood sugar levels which is important for energy and hormone health.

Health Benefits of Beans

Beans are a great way to consume plant-based protein. Research has shown that just 4 servings of beans per week can lower your rise of heart disease by 14% (1)! A plant-based diet rich in beans may also improve brain function (2). The long-loved Blue Zones populations, eat about 1 cup a day of beans. There are so many amazing benefits to consuming beans plus they are very budget-friendly.

Plant-Based Family Dinner Recipe: Power Bowls!

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Power Bowls

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato orange, yellow or purple
• 1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
• 1-2 head romaine lettuce chopped
• 2 cups black beans drained & rinsed
• 1 mini cucumber sliced
• 1 avocado sliced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
• 4 cooked beets sliced

Instructions

• Rinsed & scrub the sweet potato, cut away any bad spots. Chop and toss with coconut oil.
• Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
• Spread in a baking dish and roast in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes. Stirring twice.
• Turn the oven up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and roast for 15-20 minutes. Until the spuds are soft and the skin is crispy.
• Build your Power Bowl and top with dressing of choice, my go-to is our Cashew Caesar!

Notes

This recipe serves 4 people.

With a power bowl like this, the ingredient amounts are not important! You can add as much or as little of each item as your heart desires!

Dairy-Free Caesar Salad Dressing

This is my favorite dairy-free caesar dressing! It’s so flavorful, creamy and the cashews provide a healthy fat and fiber to this recipe. To note, this recipe only works with cashews, other nuts will not yield the same look, texture or flavor.

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Cashew Caesar

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cashews – soaked overnight drained & rinsed
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers with water
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon liquid aminos
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch black pepper
• Pinch sea salt

Instructions

• Add everything to a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Notes

1) Occasionally I will add a dash or two of nutritional yeast.

2) If you prefer a caesar with a kick (and immune boosting power) swap the garlic powder for a clove of raw garlic!

3) Quick soak the cashews with boiling water for just 30 minutes.

Plant-Based Program & Meal Plans

If you’re looking for more plant-based meal plans, check out the Plant-Based Program here! Included are meal plans with grocery shopping lists to make meal time and grocery shopping organized and easy. Learn more here!

Sources:

1: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/186/8/E252

2: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25961184/

Healthy Benefits of Ingredients

Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is an excellent source of manganese and a good source of riboflavin. Pure maple syrup is also a source of calcium, thiamin, potassium, and copper. One serving of pure maple syrup (2 tablespoons) contains 35% of the Daily Value of Manganese and 15% for Riboflavin. Scientists have also identified more than 67 different plant compounds, or polyphenols, nine of which are unique to pure maple syrup. One of these polyphenols, named Quebecol, naturally forms when the sap is boiled to produce maple syrup.

Beets

Beetroot can be roasted, juiced, blended and eaten raw (shredded)! Beets have a high water content, fiber and even some protein. Beets can also help improve your digestive health and have a number of anti-inflammatory properties from their pigments called betalains.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are high in dietary fiber, a one ounce (28-gram) serving contains 1.1 grams of fiber. A diet high in fiber can promote good digestive health. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in antioxidants, iron, zinc, magnesium and many other nutrients.

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Mandarin Squash Fall Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 0

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

• 1 small kabocha squash
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for roasting squash
• 1 fennel bulb
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup chopped golden beets
• 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Dressing Ingredients

• 4 small Limoneira mandarin clementine oranges
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp diced fennel fronds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder

Instructions

• Cut kabocha squash in half and then scoop out the seeds.
• Slice into ½ inch thick slices and brush with extra virgin olive oil.
• Roast in a preheated 425 degree Fahrenheit oven, 10 minutes each side.
• To make the salad dressing, cut 2 oranges in half and juice, add to a small jar with the olive oil.
• Finely dice fennel fronds and add ½ tablespoon of the fennel to the jar with the maple syrup, salt and ginger powder.
• Add a lid on the jar and shake, or whisk dressing together.
• Peel and segment remaining two oranges and thinly slice the fennel bulb.
• Toss arugula, fennel and dressing together.
• Serve on a platter topped with roasted squash, orange segments, beets and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

Enjoy More Salad Recipes Below!

Mandarin Orange Sesame Salad

Lemon Herb Pasta Salad

Brussels Sprouts Butternut Salad

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We love making dressings at home instead of store-bought because this ensures we know exactly what ingredients are being used. Many store-bought dressings are filled with processed ingredients, artificial colors and flavors and added sugar. With just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry, you can make an amazing dressing to be used in your sesame salad all week long!

Health Benefits of Salad Ingredients

Purple Cabbage

Purple cabbage may help with the prevention of heart disease due to its antioxidant called anthocyanins. Anthocyanin are what also give cabbage it’s beautiful purple color. Cabbage also contains prebiotic fiber, which help feed your good gut bacteria! This is essential for overall gut health and may help with improving digestion.

Carrots

This incredible root veggie is packed with vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, biotin, vitamin K, potassium and vitamin B6. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body. This supports eye health, vision and reduces the risk of eye disease.

Cilantro

Cilantro is such an amazing herb to add into your routine! One of my favorite health benefits of cilantro is that it supports your liver, which is one of your natural detox organs! It also supports gut health, which is essential for digestion and immunity!

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Mandarin Orange Sesame Salad

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 3 cups chopped romaine
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 Limoneira mandarin oranges
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped green onion tops
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Dressing Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira mandarin orange
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ginger powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• To make the dressing, juice your orange. Add the juice and the rest of the ingredients into a large bowl or glass jar and whisk to combine.
• To make the salad, add all the salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine.
• Add desired amount of dressing and enjoy!

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

Avocado Ranch Taco Salad 

Orange Chickpea Salad Bites

Super Crunch Salad

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Have you ever read the salad dressing labels at the grocery store? Many of them are filled with unnecessary ingredients like added sugar, preservatives, and flavorings, just to name a new. Making your dressing at home is an easy way to keep your salad healthy, delicious and know exactly what you’re eating. This recipe is made with just a few ingredients and will hold up in your fridge for a few days!

Health Benefits of Pink Lemons

Heart Health

Some research studies have shown that the phytonutrients found in lemons may help lower cholesterol levels. These antioxidants properties may also help lower inflammation, which can correlate with chronic diseases such as heart disease.

Immune Health 

Did you know that lemons contain vitamin C? Vitamin C is important for severity and duration of sickness, such as the common cold. Along with supporting your immune system during sickness, vitamin C is also important for the healing process during stress and infection.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 4 Limoneira pink lemons 1/2 cup juiced
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

• Juice your lemons to equal ½ cup.
• In a small blender or jar, add all the ingredients besides the poppy seeds.
• Blend until smooth.
• Add the poppy seeds and give a few quick pulses to combine.
• Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge and use within a few days.
• Enjoy!

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

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing

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This recipe is made with a homemade dairy-free caesar dressing that is massaged into kale for the perfect creamy bite! It’s also topped with a vegan Brazil nut “parm” making it the ultimate caesar! Enjoy this salad as a side to any meal or add your favorite protein for a complete meal.

Health Benefits of Kale Caesar:

Kale

Kale is rich in vitamin K. This vitamin plays a critical role in helping with blood clotting through helping proteins bind with calcium. Just one single cup of kale goes beyond your daily vitamin K needs! Kale is also rich in fiber, which is great for your digestion and keeping your body feeling regular.

Lemon

Lemons are a great source of vitamin C! Vitamin C is critical for collagen synthesis, which is important for healthy skin and new cell growth. It also protects cells from free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells and may contribute to chronic disease.

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.

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Vegan Lemon Kale Caesar

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 bunch lacinato kale
• 1 Limoneira lemon
• ½ cup avocado oil
• 6 roasted garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Brazil nut “parm”
• 1 avocado

Brazil Nut “Parm” Ingredients

• ¼ cup brazil nuts
• ¼ cup cashews
• ¼ cup hemp hearts
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Instructions

• Add all Brazil nut “parm” ingredients into a food processor and pulse until crumbly mixture is formed. Set aside.
• Next, in a blender add zest from lemon, juice from lemon, roasted garlic, avocado oil and tahini. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed. Set aside.
• Wash and dry kale. Chop into small pieces and add into large salad bowl.
• Pour over dressing and massage into kale.
• Top with Brazil nut “parm” and avocado slices. Enjoy!

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

Avocado Ranch Taco Salad

Orange Chickpea Salad Bites

Spring Nourish Salad

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Different Ways To Eat Sweet Potatoes

Because sweet potatoes are so versatile, we eat them often in a variety of ways! Our favorite way to enjoy sweet potatoes is on a salad, but we also eat them in tacos, burritos, bowls, added to soup, in breakfast hash, topped on nachos or as a side at any family meal. The lemon tahini salad dressing (seen in photo below) is one of my favorite and you can find the recipe on the blog here!

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins and minerals, but also contains other health positive nutrition such as antioxidants (the darker the potato, the more antioxidants) and fiber. This delicious root vegetable contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are key to a healthy gut and digestive tract!

According to the USDA Food Composition Database; one cup of baked sweet potato (with skin) provides

• Calories: 180
• Carbs: 41.4 grams
• Protein: 4 grams
• Fat: 0.3 grams
• Fiber: 6.6 grams
• Vitamin A: 769% Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 65% DV
• Manganese: 50% DV
• Vitamin B6: 29% DV
• Potassium: 27% DV
• Pantothenic acid: 18% DV
• Copper: 16% of the DV
• Niacin: 15% of the DV

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Our go-to oil for roasting sweet spuds is coconut oil. Coconut contains a type of saturated fat known as Medium-Chain Triglycerides. Medium-Chain Triglycerides or MCTs are a great source of energy for the body! Coconut also has what is known as a higher smoke point, meaning it can reach hotter temperature while retaining it’s nutritional value. 

Easy, Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes

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

Sweet Potato Lentil Tacos

Black Walnut Burrito Bowl

Orange Sweet Potato Chili

Sweet Potato Holiday Hash

Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

How to Cook Salmon in the Oven

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This recipe is inspired by mom’s recipe but I’ve made some changes to the ingredients to bump up the plant diversity and added in my own avocado ranch dressing! 

One of my favorite tips for adding a lot of flavor to a meal is to use spices! You can always find Watkins spices in our pantry. Watkins is made with the highest-quality, USDA Organic Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified herbs and spices sourced from trusted growers that follow sustainable standards to ensure the best flavor in every meal. All Watkins products are free from dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, added MSG and other artificial ingredients. Watkins products are available online at Watkins1868.com and at select stores nationwide. You can learn more here!

Health Benefits Of Spices!

I love to explore the health benefits of ingredients, maybe it’s just the nutrition nerd in me, but knowing HOW these ingredients are nourishing my body just makes a meal taste even better! Below are a few of the spices featured in our dairy-free avocado ranch dressing! 

Garlic Powder

Garlic has been used for both its health and medicinal properties. Compounds have been known to support immune function, blood pressure levels, heart health, bone health and digestive health! 

Parsley Flakes

Parsley flakes contain vitamin A, C and vitamin K. Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting and bone health. Parsley is also rich in antioxidants and nutrients that can support eye health!

Dill Weed

Dill contains flavonoids which have been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Dill also contains a mineral known as manganese. This mineral supports the metabolism of sugar and fat and is important for brain and nervous system functions. 

Ground Mustard

Mustard is really a powerhouse plant! One compound in mustard known as sinigrin has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Nutritionally mustard also contains calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin K.

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Taco Salad with Avocado Ranch

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 2 heads romaine chopped
• ½ cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
• ½ cup orange bell pepper diced
• ½ cup grape tomatoes halved
• 1 cup black beans
• ⅓ cup black olives
• ⅓ cup corn
• 1 avocado seeded, peeled and sliced
• 3 6- inch corn tortillas
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Avocado Ranch Dressing

• 1 medium avocado
• ½ cup canned coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons Watkins Organic Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Onion Powder
• 2 teaspoons Watkins Organic Parsley Flakes
• 1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Dill Weed
• ¼ teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Fine Himalayan Pink Salt

Instructions

• To make the salad dressing, add all dressing ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
• To make the salad, wash and prep all vegetables and add to a bowl.
• To make tortilla strips, slice tortillas into strips (or chip triangles if you prefer) coat with one teaspoon of coconut oil. Then roast in a preheated oven at 425 degree Fahrenheit, for about 5 minutes. Watch carefully and flip once if needed, you want them crispy but not burnt.
• Top salad with tortilla strips, dressing and enjoy!

I’d love to see your taco salad creations! Share with me on social and tag @HealthyGroceryGirl! 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Watkins!

One thing I love about this salad is how quick & easy the dressing is to make. While store bought salad dressings are convenient, they are usually filled with processed ingredients and even added sugar. The dressing for this salad is made with just a simple ingredients you probably have around the house. Prep the dressing before hand for a quick grab-n-go recipe throughout the week! 

Salad Health Benefits:

Arugula

Arugula is packed with vitamin K. This nutrient is essential for bone health because it is needed for calcium absorption. It also contains about 90% water making it a fresh and hydrating green! 

Radishes

Radishes contain lots of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C! These antioxidants work to prevent cell damage of aging skin and plays a key role in collagen production. They are also high in folic acid, which is essential for fetal development during pregnancy. 

Cannellini Beans

One cup of cannellini beans contains approximately 15 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber! This plant powerhouse is great to add into soups, salads or stir fries to make a complete meal! These beans are also high in copper, which primarily is needed in energy production as well as iron metabolism!

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Lemon Radish Spring Salad

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira classic lemon
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• 6 cups baby arugula
• 2 watermelon radishes sliced
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons goat cheese

Instructions

• Add arugula to a large bowl and add in juiced lemon, olive oil and sea salt. Mix to combine.
• Add in cannellini beans, pine nuts, sliced radish and goat cheese.
• Enjoy!

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

Roasted Lemon Chickpea Salad

Grilled Lemon Corn Salad

Super Crunch Salad

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Some store bought pasta salads are made with processed ingredients and a variety of different oils. They may also be high in sodium, fat and lack protein. This recipe is rich in plant-based protein, healthy fats, packed with fiber and full of vitamins and minerals to give you confidence at meal time! 

Highlight Of Ingredients:

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a great addition to any meal because they provide you with plant-based protein and fiber! In one 1/2 cup serving, you are providing your body with about 16% of it’s daily fiber needs! Fiber is essential for digestive health and may be preventative to certain diseases such as colorectal cancer.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are water-dense, containing approximately 95% water! The antioxidants found in cucumbers, such as flavonoids and tannins, may lower oxidation and fight free radicals, which is important for reducing the risk of disease.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease! Lycopene may also protect your skin from sun damage and sun burn. Tomatoes contain a good amount of vitamin C, which is essential for immune health as well as skin health. 

Red Onion

Onions are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. They also contain small amounts of calcium, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur. These phytonutrients may be reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. 

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Lemon Herb Pasta Salad

Servings 0

Author Healthy Grocery Girl

Ingredients

• 1 10-oz box penne pasta
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• ½ cup sliced grape tomatoes
• ¼ cup diced cucumber
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• ½ cup sliced olives
• Lemon vinaigrette dressing

Dressing Ingredients

• 1 Limoneira classic lemon
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, make the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, slice and juice lemon. Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk to combine.
• Rinse pasta and add into a large bowl. Pour in dressing and stir to combine.
• Top with chickpeas and chopped veggies and enjoy!

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

Quinoa Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

3 Easy, Healthy Summer Salad Recipes

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