Michelle Obama exudes elegance, so it's no surprise that her recipe for chicken salad with herb vinaigrette is simple and sophisticated too. In honor of the First Lady's first cookbook, American Grown, coming out on May 29, I whipped up this easy and healthy dinner salad. This salad celebrates Summer greens, herbs, and grilling season, though if you don't have a grill, the chicken is just as Read more

Fenugreek, a spice used frequently in Indian cooking, might easily be confused with similar-sounding fennel seeds, but the likeness ends there. Fenugreek actually has a maple scent and a caramel flavor. It's primarily used in curries, but I like to use it to season everything from pickles and chutneys to breads and soups. Recently, I used it to bring out sweetness in a warm-weather salad. In this Read more

While I find a simple bowl of leafy greens doused in a zesty vinaigrette to be gratifying, lately I've been opening up to the deliciousness of salad add-ins that can transform a fresh side dish into a full-blown meal. Below are some of my favorite additions. Toasted Nuts It's amazing what toasted nuts can add to a salad. A handful of almonds quickly toasted in a pan adds a layer of warmth and Read more

Photo: Camilla Salem When building salads, it's far too easy to get stuck in a rut. You know what works, buy the same ingredients, and inevitably eat green leaf lettuce with black olives, sliced tomatoes, and shredded carrots everyday. However, with a little creativity and an open mind at the grocery store, you can enjoy a fabulous variety of healthful and scrumptious salads on a regular basis. Read more

If you've ever done any last-minute entertaining, you know that sometimes all you need is a quick salad that can easily be thrown together for lunch or dinner guests. This salad works off of the traditional tart and salty pairing of smoked salmon with lemon, herbs, and capers, and it's guaranteed to make dinner companions swoon. Add a warm, buttered French roll, and your meal is served! Keep Read more

Taco night is a rarity in my house. For some reason, I just can't wrap my head around getting all the ingredients prepared and laying everything out for easy assembly. Fortunately, I found a way to get my fill of taco night flavors in a fast and easy (and healthy!) salad form. My recipes tend to be inspired by beautiful produce, and when I got my hands on some stunning purple radishes, I knew Read more

FitSugar reader Figandfork posted a fresh Spring salad recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. To our delight, it's gluten-free and vegan-friendly! A perfectly healthy make-ahead dish for Easter — or any Spring occasion! See the full Spring-ready salad recipe at fig and fork, then share your own delicious recipes in our Healthy Recipe group. We may feature your post on our homepage! Read more

Although typically I don't veer far from my trusty green salad, there's something about Easter that makes me want to fill the table with all kinds of color. And when a gorgeous bunch of multicolored carrots appeared in my CSA box last week, I knew exactly how I wanted to enjoy them. When vegetables are shaved (with a peeler or a mandoline), they take on an entirely new quality. Tossed in a Read more