Looking for nutritious recipes that are simple, delicious, and family-friendly? As a nutrition registered dietitian, I create healthy recipes made with real ingredients and practical nutrition in mind. Browse breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and sides designed to help you feel confident in the kitchen and around the table.

Healthy Recipes by a Registered Dietitian

A jar of pink chia pudding topped with whipped cream, raspberries, blueberries, and lemon zest, on a wooden surface with scattered berries around.

Breakfast

High Protein

Close-up of a large broccoli wrap cut in half, filled with lettuce, ham, and other vegetables, on a wooden plate with potato chips and sliced cucumber in the background.

Lunch

Quick & Easy

A large pan of chili with rice, ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped avocado, and cilantro, surrounded by colorful peppers and avocado halves.

Dinner

Family Friendly

Sliced red and yellow apples on a wooden plate with a small bowl of creamy dip in the center, positioned on white paper.

Snacks

Kid Friendly

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Southwest Chicken Salad
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Southwest Chicken Salad

This southwest chicken salad combines shredded chicken with beans, corn, cilantro, and other flavorful ingredients for a creamy and delicious bite. Coated in a spicy greek yogurt southwest ranch dressing, this chicken salad has over 25 grams of protein per serving and is a delicious, protein packed lunch option with no cooking required!

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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This easy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is sure to be a family favorite. Coated in a high protein greek yogurt ranch dressing and full of chopped chicken, this high protein pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer BBQ's or as a meal prepped lunch throughout the week!

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Creamy Elote Pasta Salad
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Creamy Elote Pasta Salad

Sweet corn mixed with fresh cilantro, diced jalapeños, and savory seasonings are tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing and mixed with noodles for this deliciously creamy elote pasta salad recipe. Topped with crumbled cotija cheese, this pasta salad is filled with all the flavors you love of street corn and would be the perfect pasta salad to bring to any summer BBQ.

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