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Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad

Published: May 4, 2016 Β· Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

Need a little sunshine in your life? I know I do! You know I thrive on sunshine (it's all in the name!) As I'm writing this post, it is dark, dreary, and rather cold. Not one peek of sunshine for the last week. It really puts a damper on things. No good photo shooting =Β no recipe creating = no stress relief = anxiety to the max! You can say my life revolves around the sun!

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

My brother tells me he loves dark, rainy days. I just stare at him and shake my head. I just don't understand. Sunshine elicits happiness, and I need happiness! It's a proven scientific fact that sunshine brings "smiles" and feel good hormones to flow. Think about it. Do you smile more on a sunshine-filled day or a rainy day? I thought so.

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

I do know one thing. I'd rather have it pouring rain and storming than have these murky gloomy days. It's all or nothing for me, none of this iffy stuff. When the day is totally lost, then I feel like bad about it. But if it's not totally ruined, the day just feels so wasted! Give me rain or give me sun! Nothing in between!

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

I thought it was just an "April showers, bring May flowers" thing, but I'm not so sure. So instead of wallowing, let's make our own sunshine, in the form of ALL the yellow veggies and spiralized goodness! You're smiling already, aren't you?

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

You bet! A second spiralized beet salad, but this one uses, my favorite, GOLDEN beets! Not only golden beets, but champagne mango, sweet yellow bell pepper, and sunflower seed butter (and some lemon for extra yellow zing!) It's a fabulous unexpected salad of bright flavors and textures. Plus, we all know that anything spiralized is going to be good!

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad

Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

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Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Large Golden Beet
  • Β½ Cup Sliced Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 Champagne Mango
  • 2 TB Sunflower Seed Butter
  • 2 TB Roasted Sunflower Seeds
  • Β½ TB Lemon Juice
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • ΒΌ Tsp Onion Powder
  • Pinch of Stevia

Instructions

  1. Cut the ends off and peel your beet before spiralizing.
  2. Slice the bell pepper into strips.
  3. Slice the mango into thin strips (do not peel).
  4. Toss the veggies together, then add the sunflower seed butter, sunflower seeds, lemon juice & zest, onion powder, and stevia. Toss well.
  5. Serve with additional sunflower seeds and lemon slices.

Notes

This is the only spiralizer you should have!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1

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Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spiralized golden beets, mango, and sweet bell pepper with a sunflower seed dressing, screams sunshine! This spiralized beet salad is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo! A beautiful side dish recipe that's sure to make you smile!

Are you feeling the sunshine already? I hope so! This light dish is the perfect remedy for those dreary days, my friends! Don't let the "no light" get you down! Fight back with all the yellow and spirals you can! Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad = sunshine substitute! Now get your spiralizer and get happy!

So tell me:

Β + Sunshine days or rainy days?

+ What's your favorite YELLOW food? (I bet y'all are going to say bananas...) Golden beets for me!

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Comments

  1. Deborah Davis

    May 15, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    What a delectable way to enjoy beets! I can't wait to make this salad!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 16, 2016 at 12:21 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Style Maniac

    May 15, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Do you live in Philly? 'Cause we have been having the exact same dreary weather for weeks. Ugh. Today, sunshine, and it is such a joy! I'm with you on the rain -- give me a good storm (and reason to curl up, read and write all day) over damp gloom. This recipe is an antidote to any gray day, and it sure beets {teehee} plain old bananas for a fave yellow food.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 15, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Haha, NJ! So basically the same weather πŸ˜‰
      Yes!!! I need a reason to do "nothing"! Not just the gloom!
      Bahahahaha πŸ˜‰ You nailed that pun!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    May 13, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    This is so fun! I LOVE beets and anything sprialized becomes such a fun meal.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      That's the truth!

      Reply
  4. Grace

    May 13, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    I am all about the sun too! I can't wait for summer. This salad looks so bright and cheery, I love it. And beets are one of my all-time favourite veggies, so I'm sure it's delicious as well.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Ah girl, you sound like my second half πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Nicole @ Yumsome

    May 12, 2016 at 10:58 am

    Wow, how gorgeous does this look? Looking at your photos, I could almost forget that it's chucking it down with rain right now! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2016 at 11:13 am

      I hope this can really bring you that sunshine!

      Reply
  6. Honest Mum

    May 11, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    That looks delicous!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 11, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    May 11, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Oh my gosh I can tell you this recipe makes me happy!! It's like a burst of sunshine and the colors just gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Haha, I'm glad I can bring you some sunshine smiles! xo

      Reply
  8. Corina

    May 11, 2016 at 9:23 am

    That really does look like a sunshine salad - love the seeds on top too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 11, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Haha, the extra "sun"shine crunch πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  9. Emmi

    May 11, 2016 at 5:15 am

    It looks so yummy! And it really brings the sun on the plate!!! πŸ˜‰ Wonderful dish!
    Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
    Have a great day!
    - Emmi!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 11, 2016 at 6:08 am

      Aw, thank you!!

      Reply
  10. kimmythevegan

    May 10, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Beautiful salad! I love all things bright and sunshiney!
    "My brother tells me he loves dark, rainy days. I just stare at him and shake my head. I just don’t understand. Sunshine elicits happiness, and I need happiness!"
    I'm with 'ya. I love the sun so much that I named my beloved pup Sunshine =)
    I am not a huge beet person, but I like the idea of it spiralized in a salad - especially paired with mango for a bit of sweetness. Sounds perfect!
    I'm pinning & sharing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 11, 2016 at 12:07 am

      O you did? That is so perfect!!
      You'll like golden beets; they're sweet and less harsh than red.

      Reply
  11. Kim Seghers (This Ole Mom)

    May 10, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Hello! Your beet salad looks delicious and it's so colorful. I am pinning it because I need to try it.
    Now I'm hungry!!! Have a lovely day, Kim

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 10, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Yes you do!! Haha mission accomplished πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Miz Helen

    May 10, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Your Beet Salad looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 10, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Amber

    May 09, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    I never thought to spiralize beets! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 09, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      You're missing out!

      Reply
  14. Sarah

    May 09, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Fresh and flavorful not to mention beets!!!! I was going to whip up my Bright and Beautiful Golden Beet Salad this week but I love this so I might switch it up since I have mango and I would have had to go pick up an orange.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 09, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Go with this one!! Mangoes rock!

      Reply
  15. Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew

    May 09, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Never seen a yellow beet in my life, it looks real sunny and pretty my kids would love it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 09, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      A whole family salad!

      Reply
  16. Terri Webster Schrandt

    May 09, 2016 at 10:35 am

    This recipe looks wonderful and fits right in with my weight watchers journey!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 09, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      O that's great! Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    May 09, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Can't go wrong with a yummy beet salad!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 09, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Nope!

      Reply
  18. sue

    May 08, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    i've never seen a golden beet but it certainly says Sunshine! Always a pleasure to read your recipes.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 09, 2016 at 12:07 am

      Haha, yes, thank you!

      Reply
  19. Donna

    May 08, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Oh wow this definitely does scream sunshine!! Love the flavours you have going on here - so fresh!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 08, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Yes! Thanks Donna!

      Reply
  20. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

    May 08, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I love Beets & this Salad sounds fabulous!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 08, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      That salad for you, my dear!

      Reply
  21. Laura

    May 08, 2016 at 9:03 am

    Sunshine indeed! Such a pretty colour, and I love yellow beets in contrast to the classic red. Sounds so tasty!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 08, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Yes, yes, thank you dear!

      Reply
  22. Hauke Fox

    May 08, 2016 at 4:02 am

    Golden beets? Never seen them around here unfortunately πŸ™
    But if I ever do I know what to make out of them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 08, 2016 at 7:01 am

      I hope so!

      Reply
  23. Farrah

    May 07, 2016 at 9:40 am

    All the sunshine-y colors in this make me so happy! :D! I can't wait to break out my spiralizer when I'm finally done moving!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 07, 2016 at 10:11 am

      It will be the first celebratory dish you make!

      Reply
  24. Erin

    May 07, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 07, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  25. Mum in Brum

    May 07, 2016 at 5:41 am

    ooh this looks delicious! I really need to get a spiralizer - this recipe looks so healthy and fresh for summer, right up my street!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 07, 2016 at 7:21 am

      Yes you do!

      Reply
  26. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

    May 06, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    This looks beautiful Rebecca! The flavors remind me of a seaweed salad, which I love, so this sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 07, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Haha, ew, no seaweed here!

      Reply
  27. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    May 06, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    Love that this is allergy friendly too! I have to be honest, I've never had a raw beet before, but now I have to try this sunshine salad!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      I am crying....RAW is the only way!!! A day does not go buy that I don't have raw beets!

      Reply
  28. Ashley@CookNourishBliss

    May 06, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I definitely need some sunshine .. it's been sooo gloomy here for over a week! I'm so tired of it!!

    This salad looks awesome. I've never paired beets with mango before but now I need to try it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      I know! That's the other thing, it makes me so tired! I took like 3 naps this week :O
      Yes!! Try it! So good!

      Reply
  29. Marla

    May 06, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    I have never seen the golden beets in our area, but they sure look good and I love the idea of using like noodles. Pinned & Tweeted!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      O goodness! That's so sad :O

      Reply
  30. Uma

    May 06, 2016 at 11:45 am

    What a beautiful dish! Need to buys those golden beets πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Yes, yes! Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Molly Kumar

    May 06, 2016 at 10:09 am

    What a great idea for a golden beet. I always just make smoothies out of it or chop them but never spiralized them. The plate looks so pretty n delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Oooo get a little more fun and spiralize those pretty things πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  32. Mishael @ Witty Vittles

    May 06, 2016 at 9:25 am

    We love beets at our house (although we've never had golden beets - I didn't know they existed, so now I HAVE to try them). And my seven-year-old was just asking me if people eat sunflower seeds. I told her they did, and I'll have to make this dressing to prove it!

    I'm kind of like you. I love sunny days, but I love rainy days too. I just can't stand when it's all gray and NOTHING happens. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Haha, I hope you find some golden beets! I love all beets, but golden are my favorite!
      You must get some MaraNatha Sunflower butter! They make the BEST!
      And yes!!! O my goodness! They worst! Right now it's monsooning...so at least it's not just gray πŸ˜›

      Reply
  33. Carly @ FitLiving Eats

    May 06, 2016 at 8:52 am

    YUM! This looks like such a light and healthy dish. I have yet to try spiraling beets - next on my list!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 10:44 am

      They are the THING to spiralize!!! Beets are my favorite to spiralize, hands-down!

      Reply
  34. Annmarie

    May 06, 2016 at 8:07 am

    So bright and cheery, I love it! I bet it tastes wonderful too πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Like sunshine πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  35. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    May 06, 2016 at 8:01 am

    As always what a beautiful recipe! Love all the yellows? Don't peel the mango? Very interesting!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Never! And definitely not with delicate champagne mangoes!

      Reply
  36. Ayelet

    May 06, 2016 at 6:27 am

    Wow! Such a great combination of ingredients that I never would have thought of myself! Thanks for a great recipe, I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 7:23 am

      All things yellow!!! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  37. pragati

    May 06, 2016 at 2:58 am

    Wow Rebecca..this is sunshine alright. I have never tried golden beets but they look so yum..a silly question - do these bleed a golden color like the other ones bleed pink?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Haha, no, there is no "blood bath" but regardless, using raw beets never causes that problem!

      Reply
  38. Terri Walker

    May 06, 2016 at 1:04 am

    Looks delish! I will be giving this one a try with my new spiralizer.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Fabulous!

      Reply
  39. Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar

    May 06, 2016 at 12:55 am

    This salad looks so beautiful! I have always been scared to try beets (maybe because of the color) but I keep hearing that golden beets are like a "gateway" beet so maybe I will try them! Especially since there are mangoes in this salad... my absolute fave πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 06, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Haha, I have never heard someone say they were scared of beets because of their beautiful color???

      Reply
  40. Mummy here and there

    May 05, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    Such a colourful and bright alternative way to use beetroots X

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      That it is!

      Reply
  41. Mandy

    May 05, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    What a beautiful salad! Looks so refreshing and literally screams summer πŸ™‚ I'm sorry that the days have been so gloomy...I'm right there with you, if it's going to be gloomy, it better be rainy and stormy. We don't get too many gloomy days here in the high desert, but when we do, it definitely has an effect on me...like today. I hope the sunshine makes an appearance for you soon!! xo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you sweetheart!!! I think it will be clearing up on Saturday...finally!!! Just in time for Mother's Day πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  42. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

    May 05, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Golden beets are my jammmm! Love this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 10:13 am

      Yes! They are the best!

      Reply
  43. neil@neilshealthymeals.com

    May 05, 2016 at 7:31 am

    I feel your pain when you're talking about dark gloomy days that you can't get enough light to do your blog photographs. Its a constant battle isn't it?

    But you know I'm in love with my spiralizer don't you? So I'll be having this recipe for my Pinterest board. Ta!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 8:54 am

      It's been 8 days now...I am DIEING!!!
      Yes! You can make this!

      Reply
  44. BecomeMum

    May 05, 2016 at 4:08 am

    This recipe screams summer and happiness!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Glad you agree πŸ™‚

      Reply
  45. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    May 04, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Raw beets are one of my FAVOURITE things to spiralise as they add so much flavour and texture. This looks so so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 12:14 am

      You have a spiralizer?

      Reply
  46. Nutmeg Nanny

    May 04, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    I can't get over how happy this salad looks! It's so pretty πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 12:14 am

      Haha, thanks friend!

      Reply
  47. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    May 04, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Ooh this looks delicious! It is definitely a beautiful ray of sunshine!!! I have to say I can relate to your story, I grew up in the Pacific Northwest - there would be MONTHS that would pass and we'd never see the sun. Now I'm in Central California - love my daily sunshine! πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 12:14 am

      Haha! I would NEVER be able to live up there! Pretty sure I do need to move to CA though!

      Reply
  48. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    May 04, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    I love golden beets and this is so pretty! I'm with you on the weather though. I've had chills every day from the rain and my photos are suffering too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 05, 2016 at 12:13 am

      There has been no cooking and no motivation πŸ™ I need sun!!!

      Reply
  49. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

    May 04, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    I love how cheery this salad is! Yes, perfect for all the rainy days!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Haha, yes! Thanks Jeanette!

      Reply
  50. Kristina @ Ms.Modify

    May 04, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I recently got a spiralizer attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer for a wedding gift and it's life changing! I'm so into spiralizing veggies now! This recipe sounds delicious! I haven't tried a beet yet, but now I'm going to try your recipe!

    xo, Kristina

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Beets are my #1 favorite veggie to spiralize!

      Reply
  51. KC at G-Free Foodie

    May 04, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    these look so cheerful - and delish!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  52. jules

    May 04, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    I'd say this recipe pretty much sums up your blog, Rebecca! Strength from yummy, healthy foods + sunshine (self explanatory). πŸ™‚
    YUM!
    ~jules

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      PERFECT!!! Have to live the name! Thank you, Jules! xoxo

      Reply
  53. Joe @ Joe's Healthy Meals

    May 04, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Great recipe Rebecca. I think I can taste it through your delicious photos!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Haha, thank you so much Joe!

      Reply
  54. Citra Kale @Citra's HOme Diary

    May 04, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    I am all with you Rebecca... I love warm sunny day and bright sunshine day. I came from tropical country so I still get bad mood always when winter comes at a place I stay now πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      I need to move to a tropical island!

      Reply
  55. Olena @ candiesandcrunches

    May 04, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I looooove how it looks. Lately I've been drawn to anything yellow/gold. I think we're all simply looking for warm and sunny weather πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Haha, yes!!! How can you fail to smile when you have something so bright and sunny!

      Reply
  56. Jacqueline Meldrum

    May 04, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I thought it looked good, then I saw the mango. Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Gotta add some fruit πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  57. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

    May 04, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    This IS so sunny and fun!!! I have a jar of sunbutter in my fridge that I NEED to use up so this is perfect because beets are my FAV!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Ah, do it!!!! Make some sunshine! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  58. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen

    May 04, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Gorgeous! Your food photos are always nice and "sunny" - totally lives up to the name of the blog πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Hahaha, well thank you πŸ˜‰ xoxo

      Reply
  59. Jennifer A Stewart

    May 04, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I love using my spiralizer and this salad would certainly bring the sunshine into my house. It has been raining here too!!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      I don't think the rain will ever stop!!!

      Reply
  60. Gluten Free With Emily

    May 04, 2016 at 11:51 am

    What a brilliant idea to put mango in there! Looks delicious!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Perfect sweetness!

      Reply
  61. Mel@avirtualvegan.com

    May 04, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I think we are finally over the grey dismal weather here. It's been really hot and sunny for a few weeks now. I'll send some sun your way!
    Your salad looks delicious. I love the colour. A plate piled up with that would make me smile. The flavours and textures sound so lovely. Great recipe!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Please do! I think the sun died over here πŸ™
      Hahaha! Thank you Melanie!

      Reply
  62. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan

    May 04, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Rebecca - I definitely could use some sunshine in my life! Now I adore beets, but don't use the golden ones enough - your gorgeous and deleicious looking salad inspires me to buy more golden beets!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Always have golden!!!! Red are for winter, golden are for...summer (if it ever gets here!)

      Reply
  63. Marye

    May 04, 2016 at 9:52 am

    This salad is perfect for brightening a gloomy day, it looks delicious!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:15 am

      Haha, it's my hope that it can!

      Reply
  64. Danielle Omar

    May 04, 2016 at 9:40 am

    What a gorgeous dish!! I love golden beets and using my spiralizer! I will definitely be trying this one. Thanks!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:14 am

      Perfect πŸ˜‰ I love both as well! Haha!

      Reply
  65. lindsay Cotter

    May 04, 2016 at 9:33 am

    sunshine and spiralizer recipes! yes.. you nailed it! I could slurp this up now. totally acceptable, right?

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:13 am

      Yes! Slurp up the sunshine!

      Reply
  66. Jenn

    May 04, 2016 at 9:19 am

    I so agree!!! Gloomy days make me want to curl up in my bed under the covers and never come out. I have no motivation on those days. I do love a good thunderstorm though, but the dreary gloomy with spitting rain - no thanks!! We finally had some sunshine yesterday and a little bit today and wouldn't you know, I've got a list a mile long of things I need to get done and I actually don't mind doing them on days like this.

    This salad is just gorgeous. LOVE the color and I love beets...especially golden beets. Yum!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:12 am

      It is so dark right now....I feel like I'm sleeping!!! This weather is literally torture for me!!!
      I need this golden salad....hahaha!

      Reply
  67. Linda @ Veganosity

    May 04, 2016 at 9:02 am

    Well if this gorgeous and bright salad can't cheer you up, nothing will. I'm the same, I need the sun.Bring on summer!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Yes, please!!! Scream it!

      Reply
  68. Emily @ My Healthyish Life

    May 04, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I hate the gray days! I agree, I'd rather have rain in that case. I don't know if I've ever tried golden beets!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 7:47 am

      It's been raining for a week straight here! I'm dieing!!!
      Golden > red

      Reply
  69. Courtney

    May 04, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Ooh, so bright and beautiful! I bet it tastes as gorgeous as it looks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 04, 2016 at 7:46 am

      It tastes like sunshine πŸ˜‰

      Reply

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No one cares about entrees during the summer...it' No one cares about entrees during the summer...it's ALL about the sides and salads! πŸ˜πŸ˜†πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan) πŸ˜‹πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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This Beautifully Bountiful Bean-Filled Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Great For Meal Prep πŸ’™
Easy Summer Lunch, Side Dish, or Appetizer πŸ’œ
Feed A Crowd at Potlucks, Cookouts, BBQs, & Summer Grillings! πŸ’—
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Green beans, kidney beans (my fav!), cannellini, some finely diced red onion, fresh parsley, and a sweet and tangy dressing made with @bragg apple coder vinegar, @pompeian evoo, a touch of dijon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of celery seed! A classic for a reason; it will last in the fridge all week for a quick side or light lunch too! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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Find tons more variations and suggestions in the post! How does your family do the classic 3 bean salad? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/three-bean-salad/
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Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transfor Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transform it into PASTA SALAD!? 🀯πŸ₯ͺ🍝
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Vegan BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸπŸ₯—πŸ₯“πŸ₯¬πŸ…
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This Bangin' Baconless BLT Pasta Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Friendly 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Just 5 Ingredients πŸ’™
Homemade Coconut Bacon & Eggless Mayo πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Essential (great for light lunches & dinners!) 🀎
A Potluck, Cookout, BBQ, Summer Grilling Side Dish Must! πŸ’—
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This recipe was the LAST one I made back in NJ last summer! It is one of the best pasta salads to ever appear on Strength and sunshine! Using @eatbanza Cavatappi, crisp romaine, grape tomatoes, my homemade coconut bacon, homemade aquafaba mayo, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper! It's SO easy and quick! You are going to fall in love! Ditch the gluten, meat, and eggs in this BLT salad and still get all the delicious flavors and heartiness you love! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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What's your favorite sandwich? BLTs are the best savory sandwiches, PBJs are the best sweet! πŸ˜†βœŒοΈ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-blt-pasta-salad-gluten-free/
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When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, but not ripe enough for banana bread, what do you do??? πŸ€”πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
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Vegan Bananas Foster (Gluten-Free, No Alcohol) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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This Blissfully Brilliant Non-Alcoholic Bananas Foster recipe is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Quick, No Rum NeededπŸ’—
Perfect Southern Dessert, Brunch Topping, or Breakfast Treat πŸ’–
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Slice up those naturally sweet @chiquitabanana bananas, melt some @countrycrock vegan butter in a @lodgecastiron pan with brown sugar @swervesweetie, some rum and vanilla extract with a dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, to caramelize into a rich deeply flavored and aromatic sauce. Saute the bananas until slightly soft and serve right away with vanilla @nadamoo ice cream for dessert or some homemade French toast (use one of my banana bread recipes!) πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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What do you like to serve your bananas foster with? πŸŒπŸ¨πŸžπŸ§‡
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/bananas-foster/
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#bananasfoster #bananas #bananafoster #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #southerndesserts #southfloridaliving #neworleansfood #glutenfreelife #southernvegan #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #veganbreakfast #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebreakfast #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripenes You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripeness! πŸ’›πŸŒ
When their yellow, make Maduros! πŸ₯°
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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Mouthwatering Melt-In-Your-Mouth Maduros are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Healthier, & Pan-Fried πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack (for Any Meal!) πŸ’–
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The opposite of tostones with your unripe green plantains; Once your @chiquitabanana plantains turn perfectly yellow and ripe, slice them up, and lightly pan-fry them in your @lodgecastiron for a quick, semi-sweet, creamy, custardy side dish everyone will love! Toss them with some cinnamon, salt, and enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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Team Tostone or Team Maduro? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#maduros #friedsweetplantains #sweetplantains #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cubanfood #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Ma Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Make Tostones! 😍
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Air Fryer Tostones (Healthy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Totally Tropical Terific Tostones are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Simply Plantains & Salt πŸ’œ
Quick, Easy, No-Mess, No Oil! πŸ’—
Perfect Savory Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack πŸ’–
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Perfect tostones require the unripe green plantains (got mine from @theboysfarmersmarket), they're super cheap (like 20-30Β’), peel, slice, soak them in some water, lime juice, and salt, use your @gowiseusa air fryer to give them the first "fry", then get out your frustrations by smashing them into flat discs with a tostonera or a heavy mug, toss them back in the air fryer to finish getting golden and crispy! Serve with an extra pinch of flaky salt and salsa dips of choice! πŸ‘Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#tostones #airfryertostones #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #oilfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing! Your new sala Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing!
Your new salad obsession for the season! πŸ₯—
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—πŸ₯’πŸ…πŸ§…
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This Cool Crisp Cucumber Tangy Tomato Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Naturally Raw & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Healthy Veggies, EVOO, & Herbs πŸ’œ
Simple, Easy, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Salad, or Appetizer πŸ’–
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This Persian salad is packed with flavor but so simple! Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, @pompeian extra virgin olive oil, authentic verjuice or fresh lime juice, @simplyorganicfoods dried mint (the secret!) salt and pepper. Toss on some fresh herbs like parsley if you want, mix it up, and serve right away to enjoy that super refreshing crunch! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜šπŸ™Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/shirazi-salad/
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#shirazisalad #persiansalad #salad #saladrecipe #saladrecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cucumbertomatosalad #vegetablesalad #vegansalad #glutenfreelife #cucumbers #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #tomatoes #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #rawvegan #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little po Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little poppy seed nuttiness! πŸ˜πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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This Flavor-Packed Pancake Stack of Sunshine is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Perfect Springtime or Easter Breakfast or Brunch πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Easy & Quick, Fluffy & Healthy πŸ’—
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Who's ready for this bright and zesty stack of hotcakes?! πŸ™Œ
Start with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking powder & soda, applesauce or my homemade vegan sour cream with @so_delicious coconut yogurt, tons of fresh lemon set and juice, vegan buttermilk, @simplyorganicfoods poppy seeds, a touch of @swervesweetie, vanilla, and topped with a simple lemon glaze made with @swervesweetie! 😍✌️🀀
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Lemon poppy seed is a seasonal flavor must! Not too sweet, but sweet and flavorful enough not to need any maple syrup! Tons of ways to top them and more suggestions over on the blog! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜š
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/lemon-poppy-seed-pancakes/
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#pancakes #lemonpoppyseedpancakes #veganpancakes #glutenfreepancakes #lemonpoppyseed #pancakerecipe #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #veganbreakfast #glutenfreebreakfast #pancakebreakfast #pancakesunday #veganbrunch #healthybreakfastideas #easterbrunch #glutenfreebrunch #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #pancakelover
Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜ * Pe Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯¦
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This Brilliant un-Believable Broccoli Bash is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Broccoli & Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Weeknight Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Just grab a bunch of fresh broccoli from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your flavors and seasonings of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Turn even the pickiest of eaters and biggest broccoli haters into diehard broccoli lovers! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹πŸ₯¦πŸ™Œ
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What's your all-time favorite way to eat yo' broccoli? I'm a raw kinda gal ✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
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#broccoli #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #broccolirecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #pickyeaters #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #pickyeater #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom