Fresh Bets, Freezer Favorites and Quarantine Cooking Recipe Idea #3

I don’t know about you, but I’m coming up on two weeks of being stuck at home and starting to run out of ideas for meals. And like me, you might also be running out of fresh options and starting to tap into your frozen foods. So for today’s blog post, I thought I’d share some of my favorite tips for making the most out of both your fresh and frozen finds. Last but certainly not least, I’ve included a recipe inspired by one of my favorite cookbooks, Run Fast, Eat Slow. I used both fresh, frozen and pantry staples in this recipe and it kept for at least 3-4 servings as a main dish salad or 5-6 servings as a side dish. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Five Tips for Building a Better Salad

Let’s face it: salads can be downright boring. And difficult to adequately fuel hungry endurance athletes. But they don’t have to be. A salad can be an easy way to get in a ton of nutrients from colorful veggies and lean protein. Follow these 5 tips to build a better salad that not only provides tons of nutrition but satisfies!

Farro, Kale, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Citrus fruits are at their peak right now — so what better time to find new and unique ways to use them. My all time favorite? Juicy, red grapefruits from Texas. I literally can not get enough of these when they are in season. I eat them like an orange and devour them in a matter of minutes. Rich in vitamins A and C, I love their sweet, tart flavor. Unfamiliar with farro? Similar to brown rice but a bit heartier and chewier (although not gluten free), farro is a good source of protein, fiber, many of the B vitamins, zinc and iron - nutrients most endurance athletes need more of in their lives.

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Pomegranate, Kale and Quinoa Salad with Walnuts and Feta

A delish salad to add to your holiday table featuring all the colors of the season.

recipes, nutrition, holidaysAllison KochNovember 24, 2019Recipe, holiday recipe, Cooking, Healthy, quinoa, kale, pomegranate, feta, walnuts, saladComment