Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Hearty Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Thanks for joining Sarah and Me for Meatless Monday today. I am so enjoying finding all kinds of new ways to enjoy the delicious fall veggies. Some of my most favorite recipes come about purely by accident based on what I have in the house at the moment. I knew I wanted to create a filling salad with both warm and room temperature ingredients. This Hearty Fall Harvest Salad with maple balsamic just fell together in one yummy bowl. Hearty Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic … [Read more...]

Chopped Thai Tempeh Edamame Salad with Peanut Curry Dressing

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. In my never ending quest to add more quality plant based protein into my diet, I've combined so much goodness into this Chopped Thai Tempeh Edamame Salad that you will not be able to get enough. Add in the Peanut Curry Dressing and this will become your new favorite salad. Chopped Thai Tempeh Edamame Salad with Peanut Curry Dressing I love a good chopped salad!  Something about all of that shredded crunchy goodness leaves me … [Read more...]

Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Wow we are already into the last Monday of August. My how this summer has flown by! I could not let summer end without sharing one last BBQ party worthy salad with you all. This Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw is just the dish to send summer off with a delicious end. Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw This Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw could not be easier to throw together for a last minute BBQ or quick family meal side. … [Read more...]

Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Today's recipe is updated from a previous post. I could not let summer and all it's fantastic veggies go by without one more salad. I knew I wanted to combine all of the summer goodness into one delicious salad and, if I say so myself, I think I've done it with this Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous Salad with Cilantro Jalapeño Dressing. Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous Salad with Cilantro Jalapeño Dressing I was looking to create … [Read more...]

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...]