Author: Janice Smith, B.Sc. Kinesiology

Janice Smith is the creator and food blogger behind Salads for Lunch, a healthy recipe website dedicated to easy, delicious salads, soups, and wholesome family meals. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a certificate in Athletic Therapy, Janice combines her passion for nutrition, fitness, and simple home cooking to inspire readers to live healthier lives. She began blogging after transforming her own lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise, and now shares approachable recipes that make it easy for busy families to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. When she's not developing recipes, Janice enjoys running, staying active, and spending time with her three daughters. Through Salads for Lunch, she encourages readers to embrace healthy living one meal at a time.
  • Avocado Chicken Salad

    Packed with wholesome ingredients, this Avocado Chicken Salad is a delicious twist on a classic, featuring creamy avocado instead of mayo. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s a healthy, satisfying option for lunch or meal prep.

  • Classic Tuna Pasta Salad

    Tuna pasta salad is a classic dish that’s easy to make, delicious, and perfect for meal prep. Made with pasta, canned tuna, and your favorite vegetables, it’s a healthy and satisfying option for lunch or dinner.

  • Panzanella Salad (Tuscan Bread Salad)

    This Classic Italian Panzanella Salad (aka Tuscan Bread Salad) is a refreshing summer salad made with juicy tomatoes, crusty bread, and a simple vinaigrette. This is a great salad to bring to a summer BBQ.

  • Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

    Need an easy-to-make nutritious meal? This Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect – filled with asian flavors and protein-packed chicken to keep you full.

  • Low Carb Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies

    Enjoy the taste of Caesar salad without the anchovies and with no guilt – this Caesar salad dressing is keto-approved! There’s only 9 simple ingredients needed to make this keto-friendly salad dressing.

  • TikTok Quinoa Salad (aka The Jennifer Aniston Salad)

    Looking for an easy, fast and healthy lunch option? Try this delicious TikTok quinoa salad! Not only is this salad loaded with flavor, but it also provides a good source of protein and fiber from the chickpeas, quinoa, and pistachios. You’re going to love this easy to make quinoa salad recipe!

  • One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup

    Creamy, and cozy this one pot chicken and mushroom soup is loaded with chunks of chicken, mushrooms, and veggies. Flavored with aromatic spices, this quick and easy soup recipe is a bowl of comfort. Pair it with a baguette or any bread for a hearty and delicious meal.

  • Mixed Green Salad with Apple and Goat Cheese

    Crisp apples, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans come together in this vibrant mixed green salad, drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and satisfying—like autumn in every bite! 🍏🥗✨

  • Winter Citrus and Greens Salad

    This Winter Citrus Salad is the perfect winter salad to go with almost any meal. The tangy citrus vinaigrette, paired with salty feta, sweet figs, roasted pistachios and fresh greens will instantly make you feel like you have your life together. Want more to love? This recipe is grain and gluten-free, and can be made paleo or vegan.

  • Marinated Carrot Salad (Copper Pennies Salad)

    This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

  • Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

    This Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with cranberries is an easy to make Christmas salad with shredded fresh Brussels sprouts, toasted pecans, cranberries and a zippy vinaigrette. It’s also naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so that everyone at the table can enjoy it.

  • Pomegranate and Apple Green Christmas Salad

    This flavorful Pomegranate and Apple Green Christmas Salad is full of fresh seasonal ingredients that are packed with antioxidants. This pomegranate salad recipe is crunchy, easy to make, and super festive! This salad is a perfect side dish for the winter holiday season!

  • Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad

    This Harvest Quinoa Salad is a delightful mix of texture and flavors of autumn and fall. Made with roasted roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, red apple, spinach, sunflower seeds, protein-rich quinoa, and an apple cider vinaigrette, this gluten-free, plant-based recipe is a show-stopper!

  • Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

    All the textures inside this Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing are incredible. Pear slices, honey roasted pecans, pomegranate seeds, red onion, leftover turkey and the gorgonzola dressing makes it over the top delicious!

  • Easy Roasted Vegetable Salad

    Filled with roasted vegetables, baby spinach and topped with crumbled feta cheese and a delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this roasted vegetable salad is a colourful and flavourful fall or winter salad that works equally well as a vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish.

  • Thanksgiving Salad with Butternut Squash and Lentils

    If ever a Thanksgiving salad could be cozy and comforting it would be this butternut squash and lentil spinach salad with roasted butternut squash, red onion, lentils, raisins and toasted pecans.

  • Apple and Wild Rice Salad

    This Apple and Wild Rice Salad is an easy and scrumptious make ahead fall side dish that tastes like Thanksgiving. Apples, pecans, wild rice, celery, onion and peas are combined and covered with a delicious dressing for a tasty autumn salad your whole family will love.

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

    This Butternut Squash Salad is the perfect fall salad for holidays and parties. Full of flavor and beautiful colors! Drizzled with the most incredible apple cider vinaigrette dressing, and topped with toasted walnuts and cranberries, your friends and family will love this vegetarian fall salad.

  • Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

    This pasta salad is loaded with your favorite pasta noodles, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and tossed in the best tasty pesto! It’s such an easy dish and perfect for anytime of the year!

  • Easy Farro Summer Salad

    This summer farro salad recipe with fresh grape tomatoes, cucumbers, basil from your garden and tasty vinaigrette is a perfect, easy meal prep idea or potluck side dish.

  • Summer Corn Salad

    This easy Summer Corn Salad combines sweet fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil with a zesty olive oil and lime dressing. Ready in just three simple steps, it’s the perfect side dish for summer BBQs and pairs beautifully with grilled meats. Tips for prep-ahead storage and corn cooking methods included.

  • Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Honey Lime Dressing

    This Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad is one of the best Mexican inspired food recipes to serve this summer. The juicy grilled chicken blends well with the creamy honey lime dressing and the greens and veggies make a great salad for lunch, dinner, or a snack. In fact, it is the perfect meal for any time of day, and you can have it on the table ready to eat in no time.

  • Summer Peach Salad with Fresh Mint Dressing

    Summer Peach Salad has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and fresh flavors! Toss in a fresh mint vinaigrette dressing for an easy summer salad your whole family will love!