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.

  • Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

    This delicious and easy Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is packed with fresh summer vegetables like…

  • Vegan Cucumber and Chickpea Salad

    This vegan Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a vegan, gluten-free dish packed full of fiber and protein from the chickpeas, while the cool cucumber makes it deliciously refreshing. Topped with red onions, cilantro and vegan feta, this salad has a tahini lime salad dressing that brings a delightful flavour to tie it all together for the perfectly filling summer salad.

  • Classic Cobb Salad

    This Classic Cobb Salad recipe loaded with so much more than just lettuce – it’s got blue cheese, bacon, avocado, eggs, chicken, and onion. I love this classic cobb salad recipe, and you will too!

  • Summertime Strawberry Feta and Mint Salad

    This Strawberry Feta and Mint Salad Recipe is super refreshing and the perfect balance between savory and sweet…the sweet honey homemade dressing is absolutely delicious! Enjoy this summertime salad with your favourite BBQ protein, or add grilled chicken for a complete dinner salad.

  • Vegetarian Mexican Pasta Salad

    You’re going to love this Vegetarian Mexican Pasta Salad! Tender pasta is combined with Mexican-inspired flavors that’s loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and a creamy lime dressing for a perfect summer time salad, great for barbecues, picnics, grilled meats or fish and more!

  • Healthy Southwest Chopped Salad

    Fresh and flavourful, this Southwest Chopped Salad is quick, easy, and delicious! It’s loaded with fresh veggies and a hearty drizzle of a creamy homemade Southwest Ranch dressing that your whole family will love!

  • Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

    Easy, creamy and absolutely delicious white chicken chili recipe cooked quickly in your instant pot!

  • Creamy Hawaiian Coleslaw with Pineapple

    Hawaiian Coleslaw with Pineapple puts a sweet and savory tropical twist on the classic picnic side dish. This recipe can be lightened-up with Greek yogurt, this easy summer salad is definitely not your average same old cole slaw recipe!

  • Spring Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

    You’re going to love this Spring Salad with Green Goddess Dressing!! A delicious Spring Salad with mandarin oranges, cashews and avocado paired with a healthy Green Goddess dressing that is so easy to make, crazy delicious and can pull triple-duty as a dressing, dip or a sauce! It’s light & fresh, yet ultra creamy and packed with amazing flavor!

  • Traditional Deviled Ham Salad

    How to make deviled ham salad in just 10 minutes! This homemade ham salad recipe using leftover ham and hard boiled eggs can be served so many ways and makes a great lunch. Use it to top salads, on its own, or as deviled ham spread on bread.

  • Basmati Rice Salad with Mint and Edamame

    This cold basmati rice salad recipe is super versatile and is also appreciated as a side dish as much as a meal version. Refreshing, it is one of my favorites in the summer. Follow my lead or modify to using your own favorite ingredients.

  • Montreal Steak Salad with Pears, Cranberries and Honey Mustard Dressing

    Looking for a new and easy way to enjoy a salad that is perfect for the steak lover? Well friends, this is it?! This Montreal Steak Salad recipe is filled to the brim with deliciousness and is always a favorite when I serve it.

  • Easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

    Making this air fryer chicken parmesan is easy to do and takes half the time than it does in the conventional oven. Crispy and delicious! Garnish with parsley, serve with Easy Air Fryer Broccoli and enjoy!!

  • Valentine’s Day Baked Vegan Donuts

    These cake-like vegan donuts are perfectly spiced and come with a delicious glaze that is simply amazing. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day breakfast or dessert!

  • Healthy Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Homemade Yogurt Ranch Dressing

    Ready in only 30 minutes, this Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is oven baked and made with a homemade yogurt ranch dressing that can be served as a delicious healthy appetizer at your next party!

  • Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad

    This is my favourite alternative to the classic Caesar Salad that I love to eat with grilled steak, pork chops or chicken- this Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad recipe is made with a light Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing and is the perfect Spring salad!

  • Cucumber Hummus Bites Appetizer

    Cucumber Hummus Bites make the perfect finger food and appetizer for your next party or get together. Crisp cucumbers slices are topped with your favourite hummus, tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh parsley. They taste amazing and they’re so easy to make!

  • Easy Homemade Vegan Eggnog

    This easy homemade vegan eggnog recipe is the perfect holiday drink – It’s creamy, delicious,…

  • 10 Minute Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip

    This simple recipe for Apple Caramel Cheesecake Dip is the perfect fall snack, appetizer or dessert for any occasion! Cream cheese, brown sugar, caramel, Skor chocolate bars and apples. This dessert is always a big hit!

  • Classic Waldorf Salad

    This classic Waldorf Salad is full of fresh, crispy, apples, celery, grapes and walnuts with a creamy mayonnaise dressing served over a bed of lettuce. Serve it as a side dish or appetizer at Christmas or Thanksgiving. You can easily add chicken or turkey to make it a complete meal!

  • Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Avocado

    A fresh, simple, no tomatoes salsa that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes! This easy salsa, often called Cowboy Caviar, makes a great side dish for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is a great way to use up your summer produce!