Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All this hot and humid weather has me eating #AllTheSalads all the time. I am also always looking for new and exciting ways to prepare them. I've got a great twist for you all today with this easy Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad. Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad So why "skinny"? Traditional Mexican Street Corn is usually prepared with garlic mayo and Cojito cheese. While occasional mayo consumption never hurt anyone, I wanted to … [Read more...]

Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Since most of the country has been having a heat wave the past few weeks, it seem appropriate to share a refreshing made for summer meal. This Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl hits the spot and keeps you cool as a cucumber. Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl There is really nothing better on a hot summer day than watermelon am I right? Pair that with some cool cucumbers and greens and grains and you've got yourself the perfect meal. … [Read more...]

Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday too. Still trying to get myself back on track after last week's travel and looking for easy and healthy meals. I am also of the belief that most, if not all, veggies taste better on the grill. I am not sure exactly what inspired this Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese but I do know, it was crazy delicious. Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese I've been out to eat with my family where they pushed over their celery and blue cheese dip to me thinking … [Read more...]

Raw Pad Thai Salad With Kelp Noodles

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As my regular readers are aware, I have just returned from a week long family vacation in Italy where I enjoyed much pizza, pasta and gelato. Nothing at all wrong with indulging while on vacay, but now I am ready to get back on track. I was doing some meal planning and came across one of my previously posted recipes, Raw Pad Thai salad with Kelp Noodles. Considering it is going to be hotter than Hades this week, this Raw Pad Thai salad … [Read more...]

Summer Vegetable Barley Salad

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Thanks for joining in on the Meatless Monday yum with Sarah and me. I am currently on vacation and have a fabulously delicious guest recipe post for you today from Patrick @ Looney For Food. He is sharing his Summer Vegetable Barley Salad so let's give him some Meatless Monday love and check out his blog as well.  Take it away Patrick! Summer Vegetable Barley Salad Summer Vegetable Barley salad is a flavor-packed vegetarian entrée that's delicious hot or cold! Leftovers are AMAZING making … [Read more...]

Easy Summer Falafel Salad Bowl

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. If you've been following along the past few weeks, you know I've been crazy busy of late. Graduation festivities have had me running around like a crazy person. I am loving quick and easy dinners that fill me up with lots of plant based goodness.  Today, I am sharing my Easy, Summer Falafel Salad Bowl. Hope you love it as much as I did. Easy Summer Falafel Salad Bowl Perhaps inspired by my daughter's return from her study abroad in … [Read more...]

Kale Tabouleh Salad Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for this Memorial Day Meatless Monday today. We are finally into the official "Salad Days of Summer". With the the heat and humidity, I am all about powering up and refueling with easy and healthy summer salads. I put a little twist on the traditional ingredients with this one and mixed up a tasty Kale Tabouleh Salad. Kale Tabouleh Salad We have all the usual ingredients of Tabouleh included: Bulgar wheat, fresh mint and parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers with … [Read more...]

Meatless Cobb Salad Wrap

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today.  Usually, I am a salad eater of some sort for lunch almost everyday. This week, I was sent a few delicious samples from Gardein and challenged to create something new and delish. So, new and delish it is! I took my love of salads and combined it with the ever popular Cobb Salad to create this tasty meatless version. My Meatless Cobb Salad Wrap is everything you would find in a classic Cobb Salad wrapped up into a protein packed lunch. I … [Read more...]

Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves

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Memorial Day really kind of snuck up on me this year! Where did May go? As Memorial Day is the official start to the summer BBQ season, it's not too early to start planning for your first BBQ of 2018. I am sharing a few of my Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves for inspiration. Hope a few of mine become faves of yours too. Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves 5 layer Mediterranean Rice Dip Take all of your favorite Mediterranean foods and pile them high into one delicious rice based dip. Dig … [Read more...]

Jalapeño Quinoa Lentil Slaw

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am feeling all Cinco De Mayo this week (and maybe every week!). Cilantro, lime, jalapeño yes please! I've taken a few of my favorite frequent eats and combined them into one easy and delicious Mexican inspired bowl of yum. This Jalapeño Quinoa Lentil Slaw is perfect for any day of the week. Jalapeño Quinoa Lentil Slaw I was looking to bump up the nutrition on classic slaw so I've added both lentils and black beans to the mix. … [Read more...]

5 Layer Mediterranean Rice Dip Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Who else is excited about March Madness? Although it seems like most people have already busted out of their brackets, it sure is fun to watch and share in the excitement of the games. Of course every major sports event requires fabulous snacks to enjoy while watching the game. Today, I am sharing an easy and oh so delicious 5 Layer Mediterranean Rice Dip you and your guests will dive right into. This post is sponsored by Mambo Sprouts … [Read more...]

Beet, Goat Cheese And Hummus Sandwich- Your New Favorite Lunch

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. So normally, I have some sort of big salad with a plant based protein for lunch. One of my favorite salads is roasted beet, goat cheese and walnuts. Sometimes you just need something a little heartier for lunch. I got this genius idea to take one of my best loved salads and turn it into a Beet, Goat Cheese And Hummus Sandwich. Trust me, it's going to be your new favorite lunch!   Beet, Goat Cheese And Hummus … [Read more...]