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.)”

Head over to kaleforniakravings.com for more recipes and cooking tips.

No-Sugar Strawberry Jam

Here’s a delicious jam recipe from @homechefalison

Jam makes a great gift! Make a batch today.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries

• ½ cup jaggery powder (adjust to taste)

• ½ lemon (juice only)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries into small pieces.

2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine chopped strawberries and jaggery powder.

3. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently. The strawberries will release their juices.

4. As the mixture softens, mash the strawberries slightly with a spoon or potato masher. Let it simmer until it thickens (around 20–25 minutes).

5. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and stir well. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

6. Let the jam cool completely.

7. Transfer to a clean, airtight glass jar and refrigerate.

Best used within 10–14 days when kept refrigerated.

Check out her IG or her youtube channel: youtube.com/@homechefalison

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Check out this great dish from @everything_delish

This is our favorite way to eat shishito.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1 package of shishito peppers

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 lemon

• Flaky salt

Directions:

1. Wash the shishito peppers with cold water and pat dry.

2. Add to a bowl with 2 tbsp of olive oil and coat until evenly coated.

3. Heat up a medium skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add shishito peppers to the skillet and stir occasionally. Let the peppers cook until you start seeing charred spots (hearing popping sounds Is normal) for about 8-10 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and plate. Top with 1/2 squeezed lemon and flaky salt.

Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Here’s a simple and delicious strawberry balsamic vinaigrette to dress up your spring salads. Grab your spring mix, add some cucumbers, carrots, spring onions, and drizzle this on top. You’ll love it. 

Here is the recipe:
INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp Apple Cider vinegar

• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries

• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. Add it all to a blender, blend until smooth.
2. Serve it over your favorite salad! 

Enjoy!