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Tag: Red Onion

  • Salad Saturday

    Salad Saturday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Next week is Thanksgiving and the winter holidays thereafter. This time can be a beautiful and magical time of year, but also a time of rich, high calorie meals. While an occasional indulgence is okay, the saying ‘moderation is key’ holds its ground. This recipe is healthful, nutritious, and festive.…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Fourth of July holiday was just one week ago, and if you’re still craving a festive, summer salad, try Emma Lovewell’s Corn Salad. The flavor has a subtle sweetness with a creamy and crunchy texture. The corn in this salad has a Mexican-inspired twist: Esquite! Esquite-Inspired Corn Salad Ingredients  2…

  • Simple Memorial Day Salad

    A healthy recipe to bring to your Memorial Day barbecue, summer potluck, or meal prep for the busy week ahead! A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Simple Chickpea Salad Ingredients (2) 15-ounces cans of Garbanzo Beans (drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian Cucumbers…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Five Spice Salmon Cakes Ingredients (1) 14.75 ounce can of Salmon (*1 ½ cups cooked, flaked salmon) 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) ¼ cup Red Onion (minced) ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped) 1 tablespoon Chili-Garlic Sauce 1 tablespoon Tamari Sauce (*may be substituted for soy sauce) 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder 1 cup…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chimichurri Add some colorful spice to your grilled steak, fried egg, black beans, sandwich, or plain toast! *Special thank you to wellness expert and Senior Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this Argentinian recipe! Ingredients 1/2 Red Onion (minced) (*May substitute for 1 shallot) 3 Garlic Cloves (smashed and thinly sliced) 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Hummus and Vegetable Rice Bowl Simple, quick to prep and plant-based! Ingredients 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice (cook according to package instructions) (*may substitute with quinoa, farro, or grain of choice) 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced) ½ cup Cucumber (diced) ¼ cup Red Onion (diced) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Ultimate Chickpea Salad Quick to prep and you’ll savor every last bite! Toss a batch for your next summer cookout! *Special thank you to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients (2) 15-ounce cans of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian cucumbers recommended.)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Crunchy Veggie + Poached Shrimp Summer Rolls Spring is here,  Summer is around the corner, try these rolls now or at your next Summer dinner party! *Special credits to Peloton instructor and wellness expert, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients 20 Rice Paper Rolls (*Purchased from an Asian supermarket or online)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Tostadas de Camarón (Shrimp Tostados) Ingredients 1-pound cooked shrimp (chopped) 1 medium-sized Tomato (chopped) 1 Avocado (chopped) 1 Jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced) ½ English Cucumber (chopped) ½ cup Red Onion (finely chopped) ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped) ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 Lime (zested and juiced) 8 tostada shells ¼…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Quinoa Tabbouleh Ingredients 1 cup Quinoa (cooked) 1 cup Parsley (finely chopped) ½ cup Arugula (finely chopped) 1 Red Onion (minced) 1 Roma Tomato (chopped) 1 Lemon (juiced and zested) 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste Directions Toss all ingredients together and taste. Add salt and…