THE SALAD WHISPERER

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ABOUT ME
RECIPES
- SALADS
- MAIN COURSES
- SIDES
- SALAD DRESSINGS
- DESSERT
- SAUCES
- BREAKFAST
- SNACKS
- DIPS

Month: May 2022

MAIN COURSES May 12, 2022

Chicken Shawarma with Cilantro Yogurt

Cooks in 20 minutes Difficulty Easy

Instagram

Soooo…is anyone scrolling the feed anymore? I feel like #instagram has changed so much with the shift toward video content. I personally don’t scroll my feed much anymore, but spend most of my time in Stories or getting sucked into watching reels for embarrassing amounts of time.

Really I’m looking for the best way to deliver my more useful content to you guys. Would you prefer links to the recipes through the feed or stories?

Let me know by commenting below! 😃

#instagramstories #instagramreels #instagood #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer #soupwhisperer #soupdujour #soupandsalad #soupoftheday #saladoftheday

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Soooo…is anyone scrolling the feed anymore? I feel like #instagram has changed so much with the shift toward video content. I personally don’t scroll my feed much anymore, but spend most of my time in Stories or getting sucked into watching reels for embarrassing amounts of time. Really I’m looking for the best way to deliver my more useful content to you guys. Would you prefer links to the recipes through the feed or stories? Let me know by commenting below! 😃 #instagramstories #instagramreels #instagood #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer #soupwhisperer #soupdujour #soupandsalad #soupoftheday #saladoftheday

1 week ago

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#saladforone pt. 9 is about to drop and this one was so good I had to write it up and put it on the blog where it can exist in perpetuity! It has roasted cauliflower and black lentils as the base and it is, as I say in the upcoming reel, “one of the best salads I’ve ever made”.

Recipe for this Roasted Cauliflower and Black Lentil Salad is linked in bio!

#saladlife #saladlove #saladeveryday #saladrecipe #salads #easysalads #saladdays #saladideas #simplesalads #satisfyingsalad #saladlover #saladqueen #saladythings #ilovesalad #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer #saladsofinstagram

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#saladforone pt. 9 is about to drop and this one was so good I had to write it up and put it on the blog where it can exist in perpetuity! It has roasted cauliflower and black lentils as the base and it is, as I say in the upcoming reel, “one of the best salads I’ve ever made”. Recipe for this Roasted Cauliflower and Black Lentil Salad is linked in bio! #saladlife #saladlove #saladeveryday #saladrecipe #salads #easysalads #saladdays #saladideas #simplesalads #satisfyingsalad #saladlover #saladqueen #saladythings #ilovesalad #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer #saladsofinstagram

3 weeks ago

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Hot off the heels of my recent (and very popular ☺️) Cauliflower Steak Reel…CAULIFLOWER STEAK PICCATA. Yes, I’m screaming. I haven’t been this excited to share a recipe in a long time. It’s really that good. I actually prefer it to Chicken Piccata. Let me know what you think.

As always, recipe is linked in bio!

#cauliflower #cauliflowerrecipes #cauliflowerpiccata #cauliflowersteak #cauliflowersteaks #piccatasauce #cauliflowerrecipe #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer

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Hot off the heels of my recent (and very popular ☺️) Cauliflower Steak Reel…CAULIFLOWER STEAK PICCATA. Yes, I’m screaming. I haven’t been this excited to share a recipe in a long time. It’s really that good. I actually prefer it to Chicken Piccata. Let me know what you think. As always, recipe is linked in bio! #cauliflower #cauliflowerrecipes #cauliflowerpiccata #cauliflowersteak #cauliflowersteaks #piccatasauce #cauliflowerrecipe #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer

4 weeks ago

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It worked. I lost followers after my last reel and for the most part I have no hard feelings. They would have unfollowed me the next time I posted a cheesy pasta dish. Actually, it felt nice to show them the door myself.

I had many meaningful conversations in my DMs over the weekend, some with followers who have Celiac disease. Many actually thanked me for my post because it shed light on what is a growing problem for them- people treating their health condition as a fad diet, and not taking the proper precautions to ensure that their food doesn’t become cross contaminated, leaving them ill and housebound for days.

Those of you still here know that the recipes I share here are not thoughtlessly created. I aim to share the best tasting food that I know how to make. Some may incidentally be diet friendly, but that is never my primary intent. While I like to believe that wellness media started out with good intentions, it has been co-opted by diet zealots posing as “healthy food experts” who profit by convincing you that everything you like to eat is “toxic”. Wellness media, now led by bloggers and influencers, has literally become a cult, food fear mongering at every opportunity.

I’m not trying to vilify anyone for embarking on a health journey. We all want to be better, healthier versions of ourselves! But fear based dieting and restriction rarely gets you there. Eating the foods you’ve been told you “should” eat doesn’t eliminate the desire for the foods you want to eat. It only leads to stronger cravings. There’s a reason you just ate several of those chocolate chip cookies you made from almond flour and maple syrup. THEY. JUST. DON’T. HIT. THE. SAME.
Because the food blogging space and the wellness space often overlap, I want to be crystal clear about where I stand. I am here to share tasty food. There will be veggies because they taste good, not because we are eating them when we really wish we were eating something else. But there will also be bread, pasta, bacon, and the other stuff because to truly live in health means to allow yourself pleasure, despite wellness media saying you shouldn’t.

#antidiet #antidietculture #thesaladwhisperer #selfcare

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It worked. I lost followers after my last reel and for the most part I have no hard feelings. They would have unfollowed me the next time I posted a cheesy pasta dish. Actually, it felt nice to show them the door myself. I had many meaningful conversations in my DMs over the weekend, some with followers who have Celiac disease. Many actually thanked me for my post because it shed light on what is a growing problem for them- people treating their health condition as a fad diet, and not taking the proper precautions to ensure that their food doesn’t become cross contaminated, leaving them ill and housebound for days. Those of you still here know that the recipes I share here are not thoughtlessly created. I aim to share the best tasting food that I know how to make. Some may incidentally be diet friendly, but that is never my primary intent. While I like to believe that wellness media started out with good intentions, it has been co-opted by diet zealots posing as “healthy food experts” who profit by convincing you that everything you like to eat is “toxic”. Wellness media, now led by bloggers and influencers, has literally become a cult, food fear mongering at every opportunity. I’m not trying to vilify anyone for embarking on a health journey. We all want to be better, healthier versions of ourselves! But fear based dieting and restriction rarely gets you there. Eating the foods you’ve been told you “should” eat doesn’t eliminate the desire for the foods you want to eat. It only leads to stronger cravings. There’s a reason you just ate several of those chocolate chip cookies you made from almond flour and maple syrup. THEY. JUST. DON’T. HIT. THE. SAME. Because the food blogging space and the wellness space often overlap, I want to be crystal clear about where I stand. I am here to share tasty food. There will be veggies because they taste good, not because we are eating them when we really wish we were eating something else. But there will also be bread, pasta, bacon, and the other stuff because to truly live in health means to allow yourself pleasure, despite wellness media saying you shouldn’t. #antidiet #antidietculture #thesaladwhisperer #selfcare

2 months ago

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Just a quick reminder that my Vodka Sauce recipe went live on the blog last week and is available to make one of your upcoming weeknight meals unforgettable.

As always, recipe is linked through my bio!

#pastarecipe #vodkasauce #eatmorepasta #rigatoniallavodka #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #weeknightdinners #muttipomodorousa #parmigianoreggiano #pastalover #carbscarbscarbs #allthegluten #eatrealfood #eatathome #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer

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Just a quick reminder that my Vodka Sauce recipe went live on the blog last week and is available to make one of your upcoming weeknight meals unforgettable. As always, recipe is linked through my bio! #pastarecipe #vodkasauce #eatmorepasta #rigatoniallavodka #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #weeknightdinners #muttipomodorousa #parmigianoreggiano #pastalover #carbscarbscarbs #allthegluten #eatrealfood #eatathome #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer

2 months ago

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It’s a lot easier to tolerate discomfort when we know it has an endpoint. Lately, it doesn’t seem that there is one. The events in Ukraine, the uncertainty of Covid, looming inflation…

If you’re feeling overhwelmed, lethargic, or otherwise unwell, please don’t beat yourself up about it. Many people, myself included, are right there with you.

My perennial recommendation is Chicken Soup, however, it works best in conjunction with rest, compassion toward yourself and others, and limiting screen time (it’s hard for all of us).

I’m no self care expert, but I’m posting this in case someone out there feels wrong or ashamed for feeling low, even though we aren’t directly impacted by the horrific events happening on the other side of the world.

As always, Chicken Soup recipe is where you’d expect it.

#chickensoupforthesoul #chickensoup #homemadechickensoup #soupseason #ahuginamug #immunebooster #soupson #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer #selfcare

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It’s a lot easier to tolerate discomfort when we know it has an endpoint. Lately, it doesn’t seem that there is one. The events in Ukraine, the uncertainty of Covid, looming inflation… If you’re feeling overhwelmed, lethargic, or otherwise unwell, please don’t beat yourself up about it. Many people, myself included, are right there with you. My perennial recommendation is Chicken Soup, however, it works best in conjunction with rest, compassion toward yourself and others, and limiting screen time (it’s hard for all of us). I’m no self care expert, but I’m posting this in case someone out there feels wrong or ashamed for feeling low, even though we aren’t directly impacted by the horrific events happening on the other side of the world. As always, Chicken Soup recipe is where you’d expect it. #chickensoupforthesoul #chickensoup #homemadechickensoup #soupseason #ahuginamug #immunebooster #soupson #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer #selfcare

3 months ago

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If you haven’t noticed, at this time of year, I put lemon zest on or in just about everything.

I feel like it adds a tiny blast of optimism to my day. Like a mini pep talk for my palate, saying “Come on. You can do it. You’re gonna eat this awesome salad and keep being a productive human for a few more hours!”

Try it. You’ll see.

Recipe for this Kale and Barley Salad with Walnuts, Capers, and Parmesan Croutons is linked in the bio.

#kalesalad #kalesalads #saladrecipes #saladrecipe #saladdays #saladsofinstagram #saladlover #saladlife #grainbowls #croutons #salade #saladwhisperer #thesaladwhisperer #saladseveryday #heartysalad #homemadecroutons #lemonzest #citrusseason

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If you haven’t noticed, at this time of year, I put lemon zest on or in just about everything. I feel like it adds a tiny blast of optimism to my day. Like a mini pep talk for my palate, saying “Come on. You can do it. You’re gonna eat this awesome salad and keep being a productive human for a few more hours!” Try it. You’ll see. Recipe for this Kale and Barley Salad with Walnuts, Capers, and Parmesan Croutons is linked in the bio. #kalesalad #kalesalads #saladrecipes #saladrecipe #saladdays #saladsofinstagram #saladlover #saladlife #grainbowls #croutons #salade #saladwhisperer #thesaladwhisperer #saladseveryday #heartysalad #homemadecroutons #lemonzest #citrusseason

3 months ago

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I’m just gonna say it. People who eat raw broccoli are probably capable of biting the head of a live chicken.

I prefer my broccoli lightly cooked (blanched is the correct culinary term) in salted water for about one minute, then plunged into and ice bath. You can refer to the reel for this Broccoli and White Bean Salad recipe for a visual on how to do it.

Broccoli and White Bean Salad with Lemony Chive Dressing
(Serves 2)

2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups white beans, drained
1 celery rib thinly sliced
2 tbsp chives, sliced
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
1/2-2/3 cup of lemony chive dressing (recipe below)
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and then enough water to fill the bowl 3/4 of the way. In a medium pot, bring 3 qts water and 2 tbsp Kosher salt to a boil. Once water boils, add broccoli and cook until bright green (should happen in less than a minute). Using a spider or strainer, remove broccoli and plunge into ice bath. Drain broccoli then place onto a plate lined with a few sheets of paper towel. Blot dry gently.
Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces and add to a medium bowl. Add white beans and celery to bowl. Toss. Dress salad as generously as desired, and add chives and Parmesan shavings. Toss salad and season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper.

Lemony Chive Dressing

2 lemons
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp chives, sliced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
black pepper

Remove zest from both lemons and set aside. Juice both lemons and add lemon juice to blender. Add honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 2/3 of your lemon zest to blender and process until combined. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in chives, remaining zest,
and season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper.

#saladrecipe #saladideas #saladinspo #saladdressingrecipe #saladeveryday #saladdays #everydaysalads #beansalad #whitebeans #broccolisalad #broccolisaladrecipe #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer

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I’m just gonna say it. People who eat raw broccoli are probably capable of biting the head of a live chicken. I prefer my broccoli lightly cooked (blanched is the correct culinary term) in salted water for about one minute, then plunged into and ice bath. You can refer to the reel for this Broccoli and White Bean Salad recipe for a visual on how to do it. Broccoli and White Bean Salad with Lemony Chive Dressing (Serves 2) 2 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups white beans, drained 1 celery rib thinly sliced 2 tbsp chives, sliced 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan 1/2-2/3 cup of lemony chive dressing (recipe below) Kosher salt Black pepper Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and then enough water to fill the bowl 3/4 of the way. In a medium pot, bring 3 qts water and 2 tbsp Kosher salt to a boil. Once water boils, add broccoli and cook until bright green (should happen in less than a minute). Using a spider or strainer, remove broccoli and plunge into ice bath. Drain broccoli then place onto a plate lined with a few sheets of paper towel. Blot dry gently. Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces and add to a medium bowl. Add white beans and celery to bowl. Toss. Dress salad as generously as desired, and add chives and Parmesan shavings. Toss salad and season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper. Lemony Chive Dressing 2 lemons 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp chives, sliced 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt black pepper Remove zest from both lemons and set aside. Juice both lemons and add lemon juice to blender. Add honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 2/3 of your lemon zest to blender and process until combined. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in chives, remaining zest, and season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper. #saladrecipe #saladideas #saladinspo #saladdressingrecipe #saladeveryday #saladdays #everydaysalads #beansalad #whitebeans #broccolisalad #broccolisaladrecipe #thesaladwhisperer #saladwhisperer

3 months ago

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I almost posted this last night but I’m glad I didn’t because some people may consider posting a picture of beans on a Saturday night a cry for help. 😂

Just kidding, I’m proudly middle aged and would have posted it last night had I not fallen asleep at 9:30 pm.

As you know, beans are a staple side dish in our home, but with a few extra items, they can be a standout meal.

Recipe for these Stove Top Garlicky Beans with Kale and Parmesan is linked in bio!

#beansandgreens #beansandleaves #beansbeansbeans #kale #croutons #comfortfood #beansoup #soupsandstews #soupandsalad #whitebeans #williamssonoma #feedfeed #f52grams #eater #thekitchn #buzzfeedtasty #wholefoods

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I almost posted this last night but I’m glad I didn’t because some people may consider posting a picture of beans on a Saturday night a cry for help. 😂 Just kidding, I’m proudly middle aged and would have posted it last night had I not fallen asleep at 9:30 pm. As you know, beans are a staple side dish in our home, but with a few extra items, they can be a standout meal. Recipe for these Stove Top Garlicky Beans with Kale and Parmesan is linked in bio! #beansandgreens #beansandleaves #beansbeansbeans #kale #croutons #comfortfood #beansoup #soupsandstews #soupandsalad #whitebeans #williamssonoma #feedfeed #f52grams #eater #thekitchn #buzzfeedtasty #wholefoods

3 months ago

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