Healthy Recipes

Lighter recipes that are as simple to make as they are good for you! - Giada De Laurentiis
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This might not be the typical "potato salad" that comes to mind, but we love the freshness of this one. Roasted baby potatoes are tossed with arugula, sweet orange segments, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese - there's tons of great texture going on. The simple and bright orange vinaigrette ties it all together wonderfully.
This is Giada's go-to fall and winter salad. And once you try it, you'll know why!
Brussels Sprouts Leaf Salad by Giada De Laurentiis | GiadaWeekly.com

Healthy Salads

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Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste.
We love our cheesy pastas, but sometimes it's nice to celebrate the lighter side of Italian cooking! These healthy Italian recipes from Giada are still packed with the delicious, fresh Italian flavors we love, but focus more on the good-for-you ingredients. They're simple, too! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Giada's Healthier Chicken Parmesan uses fresh herbs in place of bread crumbs making it healthier & lighter #healthychickenparm #chickenparm #italianfood Giada De Laurent

Healthy Italian Recipes

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This Mediterranean couscous salad is inspired by the flavors of Sicily - with lemon, fresh mint and basil, sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's a lot of bright flavor and satisfying texture. While couscous isn't thought of as Italian, it's actually made of Semolina flour and is technically a pasta! You can substitute any small pasta like orzo, or even fregola for an extra toasty, delicious flavor.This is a great simple side dish to serve up with company, or a prep-ahead lunch. Add chicken or seafood for protein!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This Mediterranean couscous salad is inspired by the flavors of Sicily - with lemon, fresh mint and basil, sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's a lot of bright flavor and satisfying texture. While couscous isn't thought of as Italian, it's actually made of Semolina flour and is technically a pasta! You can substitute any small pasta like orzo, or even fregola for an extra toasty, delicious flavor.This is a great simple side dish to serve up with company, or a prep-ahead lunch. Add chicken or seafood for protein!
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This is a classic dish that shows up on many menus in Italy. It's a great fresh starter to any meal, and We love how simple and clean it is, so every ingredient has a chance to really shine. Salad Bar, Soup And Salad, Giada Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Lunch, Healthy Eating, Healthy Salads, Chicken Bacon Spinach Pasta, Dinner Sides
Artichoke and Fennel Crudo
This is a classic dish that shows up on many menus in Italy. It's a great fresh starter to any meal, and We love how simple and clean it is, so every ingredient has a chance to really shine.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This is a classic dish that shows up on many menus in Italy. It's a great fresh starter to any meal, and we love how simple and clean it is, so every ingredient has a chance to really shine.
Artichoke and Fennel Crudo
This is a classic dish that shows up on many menus in Italy. It's a great fresh starter to any meal, and we love how simple and clean it is, so every ingredient has a chance to really shine.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This might not be the typical "potato salad" that comes to mind, but we love the freshness of this one. Roasted baby potatoes are tossed with arugula, sweet orange segments, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese - there's tons of great texture going on. The simple and bright orange vinaigrette ties it all together wonderfully. Gorgonzola Recipes, Gorgonzola Cheese, Italian Dishes, Italian Recipes, Nutrition Recipes, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Classic Potato Salad, Salad Wraps
Arugula Potato Salad With Orange And Gorgonzola
This might not be the typical "potato salad" that comes to mind, but we love the freshness of this one. Roasted baby potatoes are tossed with arugula, sweet orange segments, toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese - there's tons of great texture going on. The simple and bright orange vinaigrette ties it all together wonderfully.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This salty-sweet granola gets super crunchy in the oven (and makes your house smell amazing!). Breakfast Treats, Breakfast Brunch, Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Sweets, Sliced Almonds, Yummy Treats
Maple Olive Oil
This salty-sweet granola gets super crunchy in the oven (and makes your house smell amazing!).
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This is a classic dish that shows up on many menus in Italy. It's a great fresh starter to any meal, and we love how simple and clean it is, so every ingredient has a chance to really shine.
Artichoke and Fennel Crudo
This is a classic dish that shows up on many menus in Italy. It's a great fresh starter to any meal, and we love how simple and clean it is, so every ingredient has a chance to really shine.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
For the longest time Giada's everyday breakfast was cooked brown rice with a little olive oil and salt because regular oatmeal doesn't always agree with her. Now she's switched to this homey, comforting breakfast, which has a little more sweetness and flavor. Rice Breakfast Recipes, Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, Savory Breakfast, Breakfast Bake, Sweet Breakfast, Quinoa Pancakes, Breakfast Ideas, Sweet Quinoa Recipe
Sweet Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
For the longest time Giada's everyday breakfast was cooked brown rice with a little olive oil and salt because regular oatmeal doesn't always agree with her. Now she's switched to this homey, comforting breakfast, which has a little more sweetness and flavor.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
If you're looking for a way to secretly add vegetables into a recipe, this is the one. Cauliflower and Parmigiano create a creamy sauce for pasta that you would never know was mainly made of cauliflower. The sauce is luxuriously creamy and velvety with all the comforting qualities of alfredo! Pasta Recipes Alfredo, Best Pasta Recipes, Alfredo Recipe, Sauce Recipes, Veggie Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Cooking Recipes
Cauliflower Alfredo
If you're looking for a way to secretly add vegetables into a recipe, this is the one. Cauliflower and Parmigiano create a creamy sauce for pasta that you would never know was mainly made of cauliflower. The sauce is luxuriously creamy and velvety with all the comforting qualities of alfredo!
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This easy salad has a great variety of contrasting flavors and textures. Crunchy almonds, crisp apples, tangy cheese all get tied together with a punchy vinaigrette. You can substitute the goat cheese for gorgonzola or even ricotta salata! Arugula Recipes, Salad Recipes, Low Calorie Recipes, Healthy Cooking, Apple Salad, Goat Cheese Salad, Salads
Apple and Smoked Almond Salad with Goat Cheese
This easy salad has a great variety of contrasting flavors and textures. Crunchy almonds, crisp apples, tangy cheese all get tied together with a punchy vinaigrette. You can substitute the goat cheese for gorgonzola or even ricotta salata!
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Welcome to your new favorite salad! From the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes to the brine of olives and artichokes, the bitter greens, and the sweet-spicy dressing, this salad is full of flavor and texture in every bite. Chopping everything into as small a dice as you can makes it taste truly delicious, as you can easily get every ingredient into each bite. Kale Salad Recipes, Salad Dressing Recipes, Salad Dressings, Healthy Meals, Chopped Salad Dressing, Sun Dried Tomato
Chopped Italian Kale Salad
Welcome to your new favorite salad! From the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes to the brine of olives and artichokes, the bitter greens, and the sweet-spicy dressing, this salad is full of flavor and texture in every bite. Chopping everything into as small a dice as you can makes it taste truly delicious, as you can easily get every ingredient into each bite.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
If this combination of flavors works so well in Giada’s Lemon Spaghetti, then how can it be bad in a creamy white bean side dish? In this dish, we were inspired by the way cuisine in Tuscany puts cannellini beans in the spotlight - and after you give this bright and sumptuous side dish a try, you'll understand why they do it. High Protein Low Carb Recipes, Vegan Recipes Healthy, Veggie Side Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes, Pasta Recepies, Giada De Laurentiis Recipes, Lemon Spaghetti, Lemon Diet, Keto Recipes Breakfast
Beans Al Limone
If this combination of flavors works so well in Giada’s Lemon Spaghetti, then how can it be bad in a creamy white bean side dish? In this dish, we were inspired by the way cuisine in Tuscany puts cannellini beans in the spotlight - and after you give this bright and sumptuous side dish a try, you'll understand why they do it.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
You could call this the Italian equivalent of kimchi or sauerkraut, a seasoned pickled condiment that is often served with rich or fried foods to aid digestion. Make it a day or two in advance for the flavors to truly marry! You can enjoy this as-is before a big meal, chopped up on a sandwich or salad, or even served with antipasti. Condiment Recipes, Clean Eating, Pickled Veggies
Giardiniera
You could call this the Italian equivalent of kimchi or sauerkraut, a seasoned pickled condiment that is often served with rich or fried foods to aid digestion. Make it a day or two in advance for the flavors to truly marry! You can enjoy this as-is before a big meal, chopped up on a sandwich or salad, or even served with antipasti.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Risotto is a dish that's right at the intersection of comfort and sophisticated food. You can cozy up with a bowl of risotto just as easily as you can serve it at the next dinner party. Wine Recipes, Risotto Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Sophisticated Food, Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a dish that's right at the intersection of comfort and sophisticated food. You can cozy up with a bowl of risotto just as easily as you can serve it at the next dinner party.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Real-deal IGP or DOP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is so naturally rich and syrupy, it only makes sense to take advantage of its flavor for sweet applications. In this parfait, we turned to aged balsamic that pairs beautifully with tart and sweet berries, tangy yogurt and toasted nuts. Greek Yogurt Breakfast, Breakfast Prep, Weekend Breakfast, Plain Greek Yogurt, Healthy Parfait Recipes, Healthy Recipies, Assorted Nuts
Balsamic Breakfast Parfait
Real-deal IGP or DOP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is so naturally rich and syrupy, it only makes sense to take advantage of its flavor for sweet applications. In this parfait, we turned to aged balsamic that pairs beautifully with tart and sweet berries, tangy yogurt and toasted nuts.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Transform beans into something truly delicious with this salad! Marinate the beans overnight with lemon zest, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and all of your favorite herbs. It's a flavor-packed protein topper for a lunch salad, and the best part? It can all be made ahead of time. Healthy Eating Diets, Healthy Food Facts, Good Healthy Recipes, Healthy Diet, Vegan Lunch Recipes, Vegetarian Diet, Easy Healthy, Cannellini Bean Salad
Herby Cannellini Bean Salad
Transform beans into something truly delicious with this salad! Marinate the beans overnight with lemon zest, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and all of your favorite herbs. It's a flavor-packed protein topper for a lunch salad, and the best part? It can all be made ahead of time.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Transform beans into something truly delicious with this salad! Marinate the beans overnight with lemon zest, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and all of your favorite herbs. It's a flavor-packed protein topper for a lunch salad, and the best part? It can all be made ahead of time.
Herby Cannellini Bean Salad
Transform beans into something truly delicious with this salad! Marinate the beans overnight with lemon zest, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and all of your favorite herbs. It's a flavor-packed protein topper for a lunch salad, and the best part? It can all be made ahead of time.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
No pasta, no problem! In this dish, zucchini does all the work. Using a vegetable peeler makes thin, pliable strips of zucchini that create the perfect little dumplings of ricotta filling - no need to cook them beforehand. Best Healthy Diet, Best Diet Foods, Healthy Diet Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes No Pasta, Low Carb Pasta Recipes, Low Cal Recipes, Vegetarian Cooking, Yummy Recipes, Spirited Away
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
No pasta, no problem! In this dish, zucchini does all the work. Using a vegetable peeler makes thin, pliable strips of zucchini that create the perfect little dumplings of ricotta filling - no need to cook them beforehand.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
A white bowl is filled with arugula. There is a green pesto topped with pine nuts drizzled on top and cubes of avocado scattered throughout the salad. There are two larger bowls of the salad in the background for styling purposes. Ripe Avocado, Avocado Salad, Keto Diet Recipes, Pesto Dressing, Arugula Pesto, Healthy Oils, Giada
Arugula Pesto and Avocado Salad
This divine salad is inspired from a restaurant in Florence. There’s something really perfect about the combination of the pesto, buttery avocado, rich cheese and the peppery arugula. We added a bit of lemon to the dressing to give it a more vibrant quality.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
There's a large white salad bowl with chopped brussels sprouts, kale, chopped almonds, pomegranate and feta cheese tossed together. There are salad tongs in the bowl for styling purposes. Pomegranate Salad, Winter Salad, Fresh Salads, Brussel Sprouts, Salad Dressing, Hearty, Kale, Hungry, Side Dishes
Brussels Sprouts, Kale and Pomegranate Salad
This is Giada's go-to fall and winter salad. And once you try it, you'll know why!
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
There is a white bowl filled with kale, sun-dried tomatoes, cooked artichokes, cannellini beans, chopped basil, parsley and other spices. It is topped with feta cheese crumbles. Dried Tomatoes, Main Dishes, Salsa Sauce, Canned Beans
Herby Cannellini Bean Salad
Transform beans into something truly delicious with this salad! Marinate the beans overnight with lemon zest, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and all of your favorite herbs. It's a flavor-packed protein topper for a lunch salad, and the best part? It can all be made ahead of time.
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste. Healthy Italian Recipes, Italian Dinner Recipes, Italian Recipes Authentic, Italian Cooking, Best Italian Dishes, Italian Dinners, Italian Chicken Recipes, Vegetarian Barbecue
Giada's Best Healthy Italian Recipes
Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
We love our cheesy pastas, but sometimes it's nice to celebrate the lighter side of Italian cooking! These healthy Italian recipes from Giada are still packed with the delicious, fresh Italian flavors we love, but focus more on the good-for-you ingredients. They're simple, too! Perfect for busy weeknights. Italian Entrees, Sicilian Recipes, Chef Recipes
Giada's Best Healthy Italian Recipes
We love our cheesy pastas, but sometimes it's nice to celebrate the lighter side of Italian cooking! These healthy Italian recipes from Giada are still packed with the delicious, fresh Italian flavors we love, but focus more on the good-for-you ingredients. They're simple, too! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada's Healthier Chicken Parmesan uses fresh herbs in place of bread crumbs making it healthier & lighter #healthychickenparm #chickenparm #italianfood Giada De Laurent Giada De Laurentiis, Chicken Dishes, Pasta Dishes, Chicken Recipes, Turkey Dishes, Cajun Recipes
Healthier Chicken Parmesan
Giada's Healthier Chicken Parmesan uses fresh herbs in place of bread crumbs making it healthier & lighter #healthychickenparm #chickenparm #italianfood Giada De Laurent
Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste. While there’s definitely a time and place for bringing on the cheese and decadence, these quintessentially Italian recipes are great for any weeknight – not just times of indulgence! Giada is known for her healthier and fresher spins on a lot of heavy dishes as well, and we’ve got some of her best healthy Italian recipes right here for all of your inspiration needs. Healthy Italian Pasta Recipes, Health Dinner Recipes
Giada's Best Healthy Italian Recipes
Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste. While there’s definitely a time and place for bringing on the cheese and decadence, these quintessentially Italian recipes are great for any weeknight – not just times of indulgence! Giada is known for her healthier and fresher spins on a lot of heavy dishes as well, and we’ve got some of her best healthy Italian recipes right here for all of your inspiration needs.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
We’ve put some of my all-time most popular recipes on a diet—so you won’t have to! Because we all have days (or weeks) when we crave foods that are less-than good for us, I’ve taken some of my favorite comfort foods and given them a healthy makeover. My panko-crusted zucchini sticks have the same crunchy goodness as deep-fried mozzarella sticks, but they’re baked instead of fried. My new version of carbonara substitutes ribbons of zucchini for some of the spaghetti and lean ham for the bacon. Old Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Healthy Eats, Healthy Foods, Pelo Chocolate, Zucchini Sticks
Giada's Most Popular Recipes, Made Healthier
We’ve put some of my all-time most popular recipes on a diet—so you won’t have to! Because we all have days (or weeks) when we crave foods that are less-than good for us, I’ve taken some of my favorite comfort foods and given them a healthy makeover. My panko-crusted zucchini sticks have the same crunchy goodness as deep-fried mozzarella sticks, but they’re baked instead of fried. My new version of carbonara substitutes ribbons of zucchini for some of the spaghetti and lean ham for the bacon.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This Italian chicken salad is much lighter than the traditional mayo-based one you're used to. It's tossed in a bright vinaigrette rather than a creamy sauce. This is a great dish to serve for a light bite when entertaining, or as a perfect make-ahead light lunch for the work week. Chicken Lettuce Cups, Chicken Salad Recipes, Great Recipes, Favorite Recipes
Italian Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups
This Italian chicken salad is much lighter than the traditional mayo-based one you're used to. It's tossed in a bright vinaigrette rather than a creamy sauce. This is a great dish to serve for a light bite when entertaining, or as a perfect make-ahead light lunch for the work week.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
When you need a vegetable side dish for your Italian meal in a pinch, don’t worry about slow-roasting any veggies! This is a great method to cooking vegetables super quickly, and thanks to ingredients like oregano, garlic and vinegar, it has a bright Italian flavor that I love. - Giada De Laurentiis Vegetarian Brunch, Paleo Dinner, Healthy Vegetarian, Healthy Nutrition, Meatless, Healthy Dinner, Cooking Vegetables, Italian Vegetables
Healthy Italian Vegetable Stir Fry
When you need a vegetable side dish for your Italian meal in a pinch, don’t worry about slow-roasting any veggies! This is a great method to cooking vegetables super quickly, and thanks to ingredients like oregano, garlic and vinegar, it has a bright Italian flavor that I love. - Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
This Italian Chicken Salad is a great dish to serve for a light bite when entertaining, or as a perfect make-ahead light lunch for the work week. It's mayo-free, and instead has a light red wine vinaigrette to keep it moist and flavorful. Serve it in lettuce cups to keep it extra healthy, or serve it traditionally on a sandwich.
Italian Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups
This Italian Chicken Salad is a great dish to serve for a light bite when entertaining, or as a perfect make-ahead light lunch for the work week. It's mayo-free, and instead has a light red wine vinaigrette to keep it moist and flavorful. Serve it in lettuce cups to keep it extra healthy, or serve it traditionally on a sandwich.
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste. Much of Italian food is actually pretty light, nutritious, and generally comes in much smaller portion sizes than what we expect at our favorite Red Sauce restaurant! While there’s definitely a time and place for bringing on the cheese and decadence, these quintessentially Italian recipes are great for any weeknight – not just times of indulgence! Sunday Italian Dinner Ideas, Traditional Italian Recipes, Italian Menu, Italian Comfort Food, Best Italian Food
Giada's Best Healthy Italian Recipes
Giada’s healthy Italian recipes will leave you feeling just as good as they taste. Much of Italian food is actually pretty light, nutritious, and generally comes in much smaller portion sizes than what we expect at our favorite Red Sauce restaurant! While there’s definitely a time and place for bringing on the cheese and decadence, these quintessentially Italian recipes are great for any weeknight – not just times of indulgence!
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Grilling fish can be tricky, but the secret to making it easy as can be? Foil packet salmon! By adding white wine and aromatics like rosem This recipe results in the most tender, flavorful salmon – in just mere minutes. And no need to worry about fish sticking to the grill! - Giada De Laurentiis Fish Recipe Low Carb, Breaded Fish Recipe, Blackened Fish Recipe, Tilapia Recipes, Salmon Recipes, Fish Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Orange Recipes, Appetizers For A Crowd
Giada's Grilled Salmon in Foil with Lemon and Rosemary
Grilling fish can be tricky, but the secret to making it easy as can be? Foil packet salmon! By adding white wine and aromatics like rosem This recipe results in the most tender, flavorful salmon – in just mere minutes. And no need to worry about fish sticking to the grill! - Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis