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Tomato, Avocado, Walnut Salad
I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Do you like your salads sweet, creamy, or savory? I like my salads sweet! This is my go-to salad whenever I am feeling like a light meal, or adding a healthy side salad to my main dish. My favorite salad is mixed greens, which could be baby kale, spinach, arugula… Then, for the toppings I add fresh cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, cranberries and walnuts. A handful of California…
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No Bake Chocolate Walnut Bars
Disclosure: I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Lately, ingredients have been scarce at the grocery stores for baking. I stocked up on a few staples, like nuts, cacao powder, oats, maple syrup and coconut oil, so these days it is easy for me to make this simple no bake chocolate walnut bar dessert with ingredients right in my pantry! No-bake desserts are the best, because they are almost always quicker and easier to prepare.…
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Walnut Crusted Mahi-Mahi
The very first time I had fish was in Malibu in my early twenties with my then-boyfriend now-husband. It was a white fish with a walnut crust, and it tasted so light, buttery and delicious, I immediately fell in love. To this day, it was one of the best fish recipes I have ever tried. Now I like to make it at home, and it is so easy. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. You can replace the Mahi-Mahi with any white fish, and double or triple the recipe if you are serving more people. Fun little fact – did you know that Mahi means “strong” in…
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Beet, Apple, Walnut Salad
I am the only person in my family who actually enjoys eating beets. I think they are delicious in salads or just by themselves. Since they have health benefits like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, I try to sneak them in and make my family eat them too. They are also a great source of fiber. This beet, apple and walnut salad is one recipe they will eat! The dressing is a little sweet from the honey inside of it. If you let the salad chill overnight, it tastes even better the next day when the flavors marinate together. To make things easier, you can buy already cooked beets at the…
