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Oat my Raspberry Bars (Gluten free)

Oat my Raspberry Bars (Gluten free)

Happy 2026! I hope your holidays were full of love , good food, and relaxation. I am not one for resolutions but I definetly like a fresh reset. While I love all the holiday food I am craving something packed with nutrition, tastes and fiber.…

Summer Tomato Salad

Summer Tomato Salad

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best, like this summer tomato salad made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, topped with olive oil and balsamic oil. I can’t think of a better my way through the rest of my tomatoes. This simple summer tomato salad is so…

Refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad

Refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad

I love a good simple and refreshing salad during the hot summer months. Who wants to turn on the oven in 30 + degrees, not me. I love this watermelon and cumber salad, its so refreshing, so so easy to make and tastes amazing. This refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad would make a perfect salad at your next BBQ.

 

Watermelon is a perfect summer fruit, it is super hydrating, containing over 90 percent water.  watermelon is also an excellent source of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which plays a role in cancer prevention and cardiovascular health. Cucumbers add quite a nutrition punch to these popsicles, like watermelon, cucumbers are super hydrating, contain insoluble fiber and have anti-inflammatory properties for cardiovascular prevention, anti-aging and neurological impairment.

 

Refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups of diced watermelon
  • 2 cups of chopped persian cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup of chopped mint
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt to tate

Instructions

  1. Combine watermelon and cucumber in 1 large bowl
  2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, honey and salt.
  3. Toss watermelon and cucumber in dressing.
  4. Add feta and chopped mint to salad.
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Watermelon is a family favorite, it definitely makes a regular rotation on our weekly summer meal plan. If  watermelon is favorite in your household here are a few recipes from around the web. For the adults this grapefruit & watermelon aqua fresco from sprouted kitchen will help beat the summer heat. This watermelon slushy is a hit with the kids from real mom nutrition. Lastly, this watermelon caprese salad is another refreshing salad.

 

Happy Summer!

Healthy strawberry rhubarb crumble oat bars.

Healthy strawberry rhubarb crumble oat bars.

I was super excited to see rhubarb at my local grocer this week, Mr D loves rhubarb. I am always scratching my brain on what to make for school lunches that are  1). school approved 2) kid approved 3) hubby approved and dietitian approved.  By…

Citrus orange chia seed pudding (Vegan)

Citrus orange chia seed pudding (Vegan)

Good morning friends! We have an amazing breakfast recipe to start off your day on the right foot. Orange citrus chia seed pudding. We love Chia seed pudding. I mean what’s not to love… it’s super easy to make, tastes amazing and is super healthy.…