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10 Summertime Salads to help beat the heat

10 summertime salads to help beat the heat

July 27, 2016

It's been pretty darn hot around these parts lately, and to add insult to injury, our air conditioner was on the fritz last week. 

The thought of heating up the kitchen in any way shape or form, was enough to make me want to burst into flames. Instead, I turned to the cache of easy, summer salads I've been saving up. It's been a salad bonanza around here, and I'm not seeing an end in sight anytime soon. 

If you're like me, and looking for ways to keep it cool in the kitchen right now, read on for some tasty ways to beat the heat.  

lady apple, grapefruit and creme fraiche salad

lady apple, grapefruit and creme fraiche salad

Grilled Peach and Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Peach and Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato, Sugar Snap Peas and Herb Salad

Heirloom Tomato, Sugar Snap Peas and Herb Salad

Breakfast Salad

Breakfast Salad

Cucumber, Basil and Watermelon Salad

Cucumber, Basil and Watermelon Salad

Hummus Salad

Hummus Salad

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

Raw Beet and Apple Salad

Raw Beet and Apple Salad

Strawberry Pesto Caprese Salad

Strawberry Pesto Caprese Salad

Cucumber, Melon, Mint and Feta Salad

Cucumber, Melon, Mint and Feta Salad

Find even more summertime salads on my Pinterest board dedicated to them!

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Ahhhh Sundays. Just breathing in all the delicious springtime LA vibes over here. Dreaming up plans for the day... which really just means where, what and how much I will be eating + drinking for the day🤷‍♀️😂. What’s in store for your Sunday??
When @drinkingwithchickens asks you to help her take photos of a drink she's dreamed up using butterfly pea tea, you say yes. When you show up and realize said tea is purple and she throws an aloe leaf garnish in to boot, you KNOW you've made the right decision. Plus- there’s the drinking part at the end. Let’s not forget about that.
Happy Friday friends!! Sometimes I think I got my childhood "what I want to be when I grow up" mixed up with what I do now. I mean, I was so "practical" as a kid- with answers like Architect & Fashion Designer. I guess I didn't know "take photos of pretty pretty booze bottles while chickens run about as fancy + fun ladies drink and paint" was an option. Silly me.
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(For reference to what I’m talking about above, this was taken at @drinkingwithchickens galentine's party, which was a hoot, and which you should check out on her blog if you’re in the mood for a chuckle.) @kovaldistillery
I've spent a good portion of my life worrying about things that never happened. Now I'm choosing to worry less and live more. Double tap if you’re with me!
How soon in the season is too soon for frozé? —
recipe by the lovely @drinkingwithchickens (who I know will answer "it's never too soon." 😉
We may not have "true" seasons, but this is the time of year when LA grabs my (floral loving) heart. Sending some spring cheer to all my midwest and east coast friends currently digging out. Hang in there!
A peek at one of my favorite mid day snacks. Kind of like the salty nut roll of the Greek yogurt world 😋
Ingredients for the perfect Sunday. What are you up to today friend?
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#loftgirl #sunsetmag #bonappetitmag #flatlaylover #flatlaylove #sundayoff #sundaycoffee #findingjoy #everydaymagic #malanecklace #kindlelove #kindlebook #shotfromabove #acolorstoryapp #darlingweekend #theeverygirl #thehappynow #alittlebeautyeveryday #abmhappylife
Happy fri-yay!
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Can I be real for a minute? I’m a gen x baby so posting photos of myself still makes me feel like throwing up most of the time. I feel like an idiot when I ask Craig to snap photos of me when we’re out together- even though I’m sure he’s thrilled because for years I didn’t let him take any of me- severe adult cystic acne was involved, and honestly, I regret that I didn’t just embrace that season of life. #truestory. But hey, acne. It’s brutal.
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I hope someday I don’t feel quite as awkward posing. (I know I won’t) Because I love looking back on these fleeting moments. And, because I want to get to know YOU. Yes you!! And by sharing bits of me, I hope you can do the same. Cause it’s a real wild world we live in now, and I’ve met some of the most incredible people on my screens before shaking their hand IRL. (Still mind-blowing to me- reference above point about being gen-xer 😂)
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Double tap if stepping outside your comfort zone has ever led to meeting someone real cool or real special!
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(And take it easy in the corned beef and green beer this weekend, k?)
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Hiya Ojai. 👋👋👋 This snap from a while back has me dreaming of packing up my laptop and working from the road for a few days.

And Ojai is at the top of my list. (It’s been far too long since I visited- and I could use a dose of it’s magic!) If you could work from anywhere tomorrow, where would it be???
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This guy... he keeps me knee deep in laughs, never lets me off the hook when I want to take the easy way out, and actually gets on board with a large percent of my hippy-dippy woo-woo stuff even though that’s not his style at all. I wouldn’t be who I am today, or reaching for the things I am today if it weren’t for him. Double tap if you’re grateful for your partner in crime today! .
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Ahhhhh! So true!!!
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Infusing your values into your business is gonna happen whether you realize it or not- they’re the fingerprints of your biz just like Elvis says.
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So why not be INTENTIONAL and put them front and center for all to see? (And attract all those best buddies who share similar values!)
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Double tap if you think Elvis is on to something! .
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Hanging with my friend Bob. He’s a big boy. 😂
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I’ve been to Bob’s Big Boy countless times and was delighted to find this super fun mural- Hidden in plain sight, it’s tucked around the side of the building and only visible from the Starbucks next door.
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Instagram wall hunters, you’re welcome. 😉
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Cant wait to see what new discoveries are in store this weekend!
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This. 1000% yes.
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We are barely beginning to realize how powerful we are. How being soft AND strong, vulnerable AND brave, ambitious AND empathetic all at the same time is a gift.
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I’ve never been so proud and excited to be a woman as right now, and I can’t wait to witness the amazing things all my sisters are about to create, unleash, and transform.
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#internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2018 #iwd #womenunite #womenforwomen #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowered #celebratewomen #yougotthisbabe #bossbabe #changeyourlifenow #femtrepreneur #femaleentreprenuer #girlbossing #brandspankingyou #risingtidesociety #womenpreneurs
We walked down the path even though we weren’t completely sure it WAS the path. Slipped on rocks, got muddy hands and feet. Mosquitos nipped our arms and shins... and then, all of the sudden there is was. Tucked in the jungle just waiting to be discovered. 🌈
Life and business can feel a bit like this if you’ve ever made the unconventional choice right? That waterfall’s somewhere, but who even knows if you’re on the right path? And who’s going to tell you if you’re not?
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I’ve slipped on plenty of rocks, and I plan on slipping on plenty more- because in the process, I’ve found all sorts of tucked away secret waterfalls and treasures- Both in myself and the world. Treasures I maybe didn’t even know I was looking for.
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The best part? I (and you) get to decide where that path is, when or if we get off, try a different route or continue to forge ahead.
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Wherever you are in the journey, you’re doing great! 🙌👌👏
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#femaleentrepreneur #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneurassociation #womeninbiz #womenpreneurs #ladypreneurs #businessbabes #bossbabetribe #womenempoweringwomen #goalgetter #lesshustlemoreflow #yougotthisbabe #yougotthisgirl #solopreneur
This is an oldie but SUCH a goodie! A quote pulled from @simonsinek @ted talk. (If you haven’t watched it yet- whatta ya waiting for?? Google it, stat!)
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While this is some of the simplest and best biz advice out there, it sometimes trips up people just starting out because they come back to “because I want/need to make money.”
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I saw a comment yesterday where somebody thought using money as a why felt selfish, but they were just starting out, and being broke is a reality.
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So- let’s talk about this. There’s a reason why those airline safety videos tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first- because if you can’t breathe, no amount of wishing or praying or hoping is going to help your seat mate out.
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I bet if pressed a little further though, that same person could come up with a “why,” even if it’s as simple as “because I’m good at/ have experience in/ have knowledge about (x), and I know that experience/knowledge would be useful to somebody else (who would pay me money.) Do you stop here? Absolutely not! Over time, you’ll refine your why, but it’s a fine why to get you started (vs not even bothering in the first place.)
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Another good starting point when you’re still in the “gotta get my own oxygen mask on first” stage, is to find the why behind why you need/want the money.
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Is it to secure financial freedom for your family? Help yourself get out of debt? Never have to have a boss ever again? Prove to yourself that you’re capable of generating your own income? Whatever it is, find it- because it’s there. Very few (if any) of us want to make money just so we can sit in an ivory tower counting our pennies.
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And guess what else? It’s perfectly Ok to have a money why AND a more altruistic business why. They’re both valid, and sometimes even compliment each other.
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Share in the comments: Is this something you’ve struggled with? Or have you had your Why nailed from the start? I’d love to know- and hear some of your why’s!! #brandspankingyou
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#femaleentreprenuer #womeninbiz #womenpreneurs #businessbabes #bossbabetribe #womenempoweringwomen #goalgetter #lesshustlemoreflow #solopreneur #shinetribe #brandcoach #brandstrategist #femtrepreneur #girlbossing
Every day, every week, every month unfolding. This is why we do the work we do- because the deeper we dive into it, the more we learn about ourselves, and the more we have to give.
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Loving the pink show Mother Nature puts on for us every spring in Los Angeles. Reminding us that even though it SEEMS like everything is staying the same (with our days and days of sunshine) it’s actually not. There are always cycles, change and growth.
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Deep thoughts for a Monday, I know! 😜
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Had a super duper lazy weekend- which included an inordinate amount of time snuggling under the covers with this stinker and her sister.

Up next- Oscars + even more doggie snuggles. I had so much I thought I would accomplish this weekend, but I’m feeling 0% guilt. Because sometimes ya gotta be lazy, take naps with the pups, and veg out in order to be properly ready for the week ahead. 😉

Lazy or not, how’d you recharge this weekend? #girlbossing #femaleentreprenuer #risingtidesociety #weekendtime #abmlifeisbeautiful #jungalowpets #womeninbiz #womenpreneurs #businessbabes #bossbabetribe #femtrepreneur
One of the best books I read in 2017. #thepowerofjoy .
"The more I live in, and experience, states of flow, the more I realize that it's not our role or responsibility to solve our problems. When we connect with our inner beings through the feeling of joy, solutions to problems tend to present themselves with little effort... Your inner being is always guiding you. It knows exactly where you want to go even before you consciously become aware of it. It knows the best possible path to your desire."
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When I look back at synchronicities and triumphs in my life, I realize they always happen when I let go; when I release my grip on the "having to figure it all out."
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When I trust in the process, surrender to the excitement (vs fear) of NOT knowing how it's all going to work out but still believe 1000% it IS going to work out... ahhhh. That's where the fun begins.
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It's a process though. I am equally balanced in strategy and intuition. They're a good match and lead to some magical ideas, but if let the strategy side tip the scales, my intuition becomes a bit of an apparition. Confused. And I have a hard time trusting it.
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That's when I know it's time to return to joy. However big or small that might be. And by small, it can be really small. Because that small thing will lead to a slightly bigger thing, and then an even bigger thing, and so on and so on.
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I like to put a song on and dance like Elaine at the Christmas party. Or pour a cup of my favorite tea and sit and savor it- REALLY savor it- for a few moments. Or stop for a minute to pet and snuggle with my pups. It doesn't have to be much- you get the idea. Minute by minute, day by day, I'm learning to be joyful. And my intuition/inner being is thanking me. I bet yours will too.
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#seekingjoy #powerofjoy #seekingjoy #countingourblessings #findingstrength #lifetothefullest #happylifestyle #Personalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney  #mindsetshift  #keepgrowing #highperformance #highachiever #believeinyourdreams #practicepracticepractice #risingtidesociety #sheinspires #inspiredwomen #choosejoy #womeninbiz #inspiredtothrive #creativehappylife #femaleentrepreneurs
Risk → Reward
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Some of the most fun I had in 2017 was ATVing in Gunnison Park, CO. I witnessed truly breathtaking vistas- but only because I was willing to climb into (and in some cases drive) this buggy straight up the side of a mountain. There were several "holy sh*t" moments when I dared to look to the side and realize we were about 8 inches from a long drop down. But I trusted that if my baby brother was willing to take his 3 youngsters along for the ride, everything would work out A-Ok. And it did. And I was glad. And awed over and over again by mama nature.
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Risk → Reward

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