Ginger Miso Chicken Salad

May 12, 2021 by Pink Greens in Lunch

Looking for the perfect dinner-turned-lunch dish? This recipe is full of flavor and holds-up well for a few days, which means more healthy options on-hand.

You can make the salad alone (without the chicken) as a side dish to your dinner. Or switch up the protein - it would be delicious with a soft-boiled egg, salmon (just use the same miso paste as this recipe details), or steak (seasoned with tamari).

You could also keep the kale raw if you prefer it that way. I find it easier to digest (and chew!) with a light-steam like this recipe calls for.

June Farmers' Market Salad

June 25, 2019 by Pink Greens in Lunch, Salads

Every Tuesday night from May through September, the Sonoma Plaza fills with a magical buzz.

And while it makes for a killer party - wine is flowing, kettle corn is popping, and live music can be heard for blocks - my favorite thing to do is scout out all the gorgeous produce, and hope that a flash of recipe inspiration will come to me!

I love watching how the bounty changes from week-to-week, as spring turns to summer, the nights are warm, and the skies give us the most light we’ll see all year.

This week’s market did not disappoint.

Watermelon Summer Salad

June 17, 2019 by Pink Greens in Side Dishes

Summer doesn’t officially start until this Friday, the 21st, but here in Sonoma it sure feels like it’s already here! (Last weekend we had a full-on heat wave for days on end!)

Right on cue, the first of the summer produce is starting to hit the grocery stores shelves and farmers market tables, and I couldn’t be happier!

I bought my first watermelon of the season a few days ago and when I got invited to an afternoon barbecue/pool party, I thought a watermelon-inspired salad would be the perfect side dish to bring.

Vegan Mediterranean Bowl

May 31, 2019 by Pink Greens in dinner

If you haven’t noticed by now, I love a dinner that can turn into lunch leftovers. And “bowls” are the perfect opportunity.

The grains and roasted veggies served warm for dinner fill your tummy, and then chill perfectly for a lunch that doesn’t have you in a 3 p.m. sleepy slump!

I also love bowls because they are so easy to make with whatever you have on hand. All you really need are three components - a grain/starch + greens/veggies + and a delicious sauce. Feel free to use my bowls as inspiration - if you don’t have olives and have a ripe avocado - go for it.

Inside Out Beauty Foods - Day Nine {MICROGREENS}

April 24, 2018 by Pink Greens in Inside Out Beauty Foods

Microgreens certainly aren't news to you if you're a restaurant regular or farmers' market lover. And while I can say microgreens have graced my plate a time or two, I didn't start to incorporate them into my at-home meals until very recently. In fact, I didn't even realize I could buy them at the grocery store. I've been hearing all about the amazing health benefits of microgreens through the holistic nutrition program I'm in, so when I spotted the little beauties in the refrigerated section, I promptly popped them into my basket.

If you're newer to microgreens, like me, you're in for a treat!