Chilled Cucumber & Citrus Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• Persian cucumbers

• Citrus mix

• Parsley

Optional:

• Olive oil

• Flaky salt

• Cracked pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Slice cukes & citrus

2. Toss with chopped parsley + olive oil

Cool, crisp, and bright — a perfect side or snack!

Lettuce & Avocado Blackberry Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• Lettuce

• Avocado

• Blackberries

Optional:

• Balsamic glaze

• Sunflower seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Tear lettuce

2. Layer with creamy avocado & juicy blackberries.

3. Drizzle with balsamic and top with seeds.

Sweet + savory magic!

Garlicky Broccolini & Baby Kale Sauté

INGREDIENTS:

• Broccolini

• Baby kale

Optional:

• Garlic

• Olive oil

• Red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Sauté garlic in olive oil

2. Toss in broccolini till tender

3. Add kale to wilt

A fast, nutrient-packed side

Carrot-Radish Crunch Slaw

INGREDIENTS:

• Purple or orange carrots

• French breakfast radishes

• Parsley

Optional:

• Lemon juice

• Mustard

• Honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Shred carrots + radishes

2. toss with chopped parsley & lemon-mustard dressing

Crisp, peppery, & zingy!

Stuffed Eightball or Summer Squash

Ingredients:

• Eightball or summer squash

• Avocado

• Parsley

Optional:

• Cooked rice

• Chickpeas

• Lemon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Scoop squash

2. Roast or steam until just soft

3. Fill with mashed avocado + herbs, or mix with grains/beans.

A fun twist on a veggie bowl!

Avocado Caprese Salad

Check out this easy-to-prepare, yet delicious, recipe from @kalefornia_kravings — “A fun spin on classic caprese!🥰"

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half (about 2½ cups)

• 8 oz. mozzarella pearls (mini mozzarella balls)

• 1-2 medium avocados, diced

• ⅓ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze*

• Salt, to taste

• Cracked black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make the balsamic glaze (if using homemade glaze): Prepare the glaze according to the directions below then pour it into a small glass bowl. Place the glaze in the refrigerator until it cools completely.

2. Toss. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado and sliced basil to a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad until it's coated to your liking then taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.

3. Garnish & serve! Garnish with extra sliced basil and serve immediately. *(Alternatively, you can chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.)”

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