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    Rad Recipes: Kale-Apple Crunch Salad (GF, V, VG, P)

    A great make-ahead salad that’s perfect for your lunch break. Just the right combo of sweet:savory and a nice energy boost that tastes fantastic! As always, use fresh, organic and non-GMO produce for the best flavor and health benefits. 3-4 leaves kale, stripped off stems and torn 1/2 apple of your choice, sliced and cut into small chunks About a tablespoon of hempseed oil Handful of raw pecans Handful of roasted unsalted sunflower seeds Place the kale in small resealable bowl and drizzle hempseed oil on top. Cover and shake. Add apple, nuts and seeds. Cover and shake again. Pop…

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    Rad Recipes: Karen’s Salad w/Shrimp & Avocado + Detox Dressing

    My friend Karen shared this nom-nom worthy salad and dressing that you HAVE to try. So flavorful and refreshing!  You can serve the grilled veggies and shrimp hot or chilled on top of your favorite dark leafy greens like Romaine, spinach, or red-leaf lettuce. “Grill onions, bell peppers (mine were yellow and green that day) in olive oil. Add a handful of toasted pine nuts, Cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced avocado and Grilled Shrimp w/minced garlic. Then my favorite Detox Salad Dressing: 1 garlic clove 1 Tbsp capers 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice… 1 tsp…

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    Rad Recipes: Kelly’s Autumn Harvest Salad with Roasted Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Onions (GF, V*, VG*)

    My friend Kelly (cupcakekelbel on Instagram) shared this AH-MAH-ZING salad with me to pass along to you. And let me tell you, it’s a beauty! Super hearty and filling without making you feel heavy. You could totally make a meal out of this on it’s own, or serve alongside a lean meat, fish, or pasta dish. It takes a bit of time to prep because you are roasting the veggies, but hey, that glass of Chardonnay isn’t going to drink itself. *For vegetarians and vegans, just leave out the bacon altogether. Adapted from: Kim’s Cravings (2 servings; approximately 780 calories…