Spring brings a bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables, rich in essential phytonutrients. Phytonutrients boost the immune system, help prevent disease and cancer, and are classified by their pigment or color. To load up on the full spectrum of phytonutrients, click through to see some of our favorite rainbow-bright salad recipes. Photos by: Camilla Salem Read more

Celebrate Spring by taking advantage of the season's freshest ingredients. One of the best ways to spotlight Spring foods? Salads! From a raw asparagus and arugula mix to a warmed artichoke version, here are six springtime salads to try throughout the season. Read more

Now that Summer is officially in full swing, it's time we turned our attention to salad. Although I eat salad all year long, I have twice as many during the warmer months. They require no cooking and are a great way to use the season's best produce. To inspire you, I've rounded up our most scrumptious salad recipes. Read more

It might be Summer, but that hasn't stopped our community from cooking up a storm. This month, it's all about salads! From couscous to tomatoes, see what light seasonal salads are helping community members power through the day. And for more great recipes, be sure to check out the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Read more

If you've never uncooked anything other than a salad before, have no fear! These seven raw recipes, from smoothies to full-fledged entrées, are great starting points for those unfamiliar with raw cuisine. Plus, they don't require fancy equipment: just a blender and a vegetable peeler. Click through and chop away! Read more

Did you know that March 28 is Something on a Stick Day? Whether you prefer old standbys like kebabs and Popsicles or more imaginative creations like coffee — yes, coffee — on a stick, you'll love celebrating the playful holiday with these quick and easy recipes. From Greek salad bites to sweet cake pops, here are eight festive food-on-a-stick recipes to try today. Read more

I'm usually a salad girl for lunch, but I hate when I choose the wrong toppings and end up starving just a few hours later. Plus, an everyday salad routine can get a little boring. The solution: colorful, fun, all-vegetarian salads with high protein contents to keep me full. Here are five protein-filled salads that do just that! Sources: Flickr Users norwichnuts and jules:stonesoup; FitSugar Read more

Seeds are having a comeback in a major way. Packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants, it's easy to see why. While throwing them into a smoothie or on top of a salad is an easy way to go, they work really well in recipes, too. Find out which seeds you should be eating to get more fiber, omega-3s, protein, and more into your diet and learn some great recipes to cook with them! Read more

Salads can be quite deceiving. Those bowls of leafy greens look so colorful and nutritious yet are filled with more fat and calories than a burger and fries combo. Here are five salads that may taste amazing but need a serious health overhaul, so I've included tips on how to re-create them yourself — minus some of the calories! Read more

Chickpeas seem to be everywhere lately — and with good reason: they're high in protein, fiber, folate, and zinc. And in a small study, chickpeas have also been shown to aid in weight loss. I love how versatile they are: whether roasted on their own, tossed in a salad, or even used in dessert, chickpeas seem to make every recipe better! See a few of our favorites here. Read more