Grilled Peach, Tomato & Basil Salad

This is the kind of summer recipe you just toss it together and let the flavors do their thing. The sweet grilled (or raw) peaches, juicy tomatoes, spicy arugula or your favorite greens, fragrant basil, and the optional burrata are a match made in August heaven.

Ingredients:

3-4 cups of arugula, organic mixed baby greens or romaine ( or a combo)

2 firm peaches, quartered

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 medium thinly sliced red onion, or pickled red onions

8 oz of burrata ( feta/ goat/ dairy free) cheese

extra virgin olive oil

Instructions for Salad

Drizzle sliced peaches with extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine.

Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear.

Assemble the salad. On a large platter layer arugula ( greens), grilled peaches, tomatoes, onion and torn up burrata cheese ( or feta/ goat, or daily free option).

Drizzle with Basil Mint Vinaigrette right before serving. Fresh figs are fabulous too on this as well.

Basil Mint Vinaigrette

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup fresh basil chopped

1/2 cup fresh mint

1 garlic clove

juice and zest of one lemon

1-2 tablespoons of honey

1 teaspoon of dijon

1/4 teaspoon of salt/ to taste

Instructions Dressing:

Prepare the lemon and zest ( set aside)

Chop herbs and garlic: Add in the basil, mint, garlic, salt and pepper to your food processor or small blender. Pulse to chops the garlic and herbs finely.

Add in lemon juice and honey, pulse again to combine. SLOWLY pour your olive oil in ( through the feeding tube) while blending until smooth.

Pour dressing into a glass jar and stir in lemon zest. Close with a well fitted lid and chill.

Thrive and Shine Smoothie

This smoothie is energizing, hydrating, and packed with whole-body support—perfect for a reset or just a great start to put some THRIVE into your day.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 frozen banana
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon almond/ peanut  butter
1 Small handful spinach or baby kale
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water)
1/2 cup water
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon maca powder or a scoop of your favorite clean protein powder

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Taste and add more lime or water as needed.
Pour, sip, and let your body start to thrive and shine!

Pro Tip: Add a few fresh mint leaves or a slice of ginger for an extra zing.

Zucchini Noodles with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Cooling, crunchy zucchini paired with a creamy lemon-tahini sauce makes for a light and delicious dish that is easy on your digestion and keeps you feeling light and balanced.

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini, spiralized or peeled into ribbons
¼ cup tahini
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 small garlic clove, grated (optional)
2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
Pinch of sea salt
Hemp seeds, or chopped nuts for topping

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic (if using), and salt. Add water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.

Toss the zucchini noodles with the sauce until well coated. Sprinkle with hemp seeds, chopped nuts, or a protein before serving.

Pro Tip: Serve this chilled or room temp—perfect for hot summer days when your body craves cool, calming foods. You also could add a protein of choice to make it a full meal ( grilled shrimp, tofu, chicken etc)