Supercharge smoothies with SuperGreens

Learn how to get more nutrition out of your smoothies.

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Joy’s Favorite Salads: Kitchen Sink Salad with Pamplemousse Dressing

Kitchen Sink Salad with Pamplemousse Vinaigrette This recipe is essentially a salad roadmap—a guide of how much of each component you should be aiming for in your bowl. You can create your own mouthwatering masterpiece using this formula based on what you like best, whether you’re at home chopping up your own ingredients or at a salad […]

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Joy’s Favorite Salads: Taco Salad in a Jar

Taco Salad in a Jar with Salsa Lime Vinaigrette It’s a Taco salad to go! I use mason jars to create various portable salad creations—this taco twist is a favorite in my house. I start off with my Salsa Lime Vinaigrette on the bottom layer. Next up are layers of veggies (peppers, corn, onions), followed by […]

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Joy’s Favorite Salads: Quinoa with Parm & Pistachios

Quinoa Salad with Parm & Pistachios This salad checks off every box. The greens (arugula) are full of good-for-you nutrients. The additional veggies add color, fiber and health value, while the herbs (mint and basil) enhance the flavor and bring a feeling of freshness to every bite. I’ve incorporated quinoa, a protein-rich seed, for texture, taste and an extra dose […]

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Joy’s Favorite Salads: Mediterranean Egg Salad

Mediterranean Egg Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette No lettuce greens here, but this salad still stuns. It’s a wonderful mix of hard-boiled eggs, veggies—crunchy cukes, juicy cherry tomatoes, fiber-filled artichoke hearts—as well as creamy avocado and fragrant dill. I top it with my Lemon Vinaigrette, but you can choose whatever dressing you like best, or keep […]

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Joy’s Favorite Salads: Grilled Pineapple Salad

Grilled Pineapple Salad with Peanut Dressing The base of greens (eater’s choice) and shredded cabbage gets a juicy-packed boost from the pineapple. Grilling pineapple adds a surprising layer of lusciousness—the black char brings out more of the fruit’s natural sweetness. I finish it off with an addictively good peanut dressing that’s just as tasty as the salad. It really makes […]

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Joy’s Favorite Salads and Dressings

Spring blooms with a pleasant mixture of colors, freshness and warmth. As a nutritionist, I revel in the abundance of ripe produce that marks the arrival of the season. And what better canvas to showcase this bounty than a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad? Please, no disappointed salad sighs! Today’s salads are a celebration of flavor and texture, brimming with […]

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Joy’s Favorite Salads and Dressings

Need some green-spiration? Check out these beautiful bowls and delicious dressings!

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Why settle for ordinary store-bought granola bars when you can make your own scrumptious version? My No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars are snack excellence, bar none! Packed with the irresistible taste of creamy peanut butter and brimming with nutrition, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether your kids gobble them down while doing homework, studying, or before hitting the soccer field, they’re addictively satisfying and totally portable. And hey, they’re not just for little ones—my daughters each have a big stash in their freezer to enjoy with roommates and take to work, and my husband and I can’t get enough of them. Homemade bars are even better than store-bought because you get to control what goes in and what stays out. Plus, they earn extra credit points for being so simple to make (no baking required!). You oat to try ’em—they’ll set the bar pretty high come snack time.

Recipe note:
• You can swap the peanut butter with any other creamy nut butter to accommodate allergies or taste preferences (sunflower butter, soy nut butter, cashew, almond, and so on).

Mediterranean Chopped Salad Sandwich

Here’s a revolutionary trick: chop up any favorite salad into teeny-tiny pieces so it transforms into a spread-like consistency. Then enjoy it on crackers, pita chips, or as a scrumptious filling for sandwiches and wraps. In this version, I’m using hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, artichoke hearts, and tangy feta. As for the dressing, I like to use a lemony vinaigrette for this rendition, but really, you could use any salad dressing you like best, such as creamy ranch, tangy balsamic glaze, or any other flavored vinaigrette.

Recipe note:

• This recipe makes enough filling for 3 sandwiches, but you can also enjoy a sandwich and stash the leftovers in your fridge to enjoy for up to two days.