Labor Day calls for something that belongs beside the grill. This Grilled Chicken & Peach Power Salad combines smoky chicken, juicy grilled peaches, crisp greens, avocado, toasted pecans, and a tangy homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette.
It feels like an end-of-summer cookout dish while pairing carbohydrates with protein, fiber, and fat for a more balanced meal.
Bright lemon, garlic, tender salmon, and crisp roasted green beans make this an easy weeknight dinner that feels a little more special than the effort required. The salmon provides plenty of protein and satisfying fats, while the green beans add vegetables and fiber. Add your favorite whole-grain or higher-fiber carbohydrate when you want a heartier meal.
Creamy, savory, and comforting, this Chicken & Spinach Pasta combines tender chicken, whole-grain pasta, plenty of spinach, and a lighter Parmesan cream sauce. It's designed to show that pasta can still have a place at the table—we're simply pairing it with protein, fiber, vegetables, and healthy fats to create a more balanced meal.
Tender, flaky salmon, caramelized sweet potatoes, and roasted broccoli come together in one easy sheet-pan dinner. With protein and healthy fats from salmon, fiber-rich carbohydrates from sweet potato, and plenty of non-starchy vegetables, it's a simple balanced meal with minimal cleanup.
This cozy roasted butternut squash soup gets its naturally creamy texture from roasted vegetables and white beans—no heavy cream required. White beans add protein and fiber, while warm spices and roasted garlic create a comforting soup that's perfect for cooler evenings or meal prep.
