Category: Salad

Classic Fattoush Salad
Salad

Classic Fattoush Salad

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Fattoush is one of the most refreshing and flavorful Middle Eastern Salads you ever did try. It’s made with fresh romaine, tomatoes, radishes, mint, parsley, and Persian cucumbers. To take it over the top, it’s tossed and topped with crispy pita croutons and the most simple lemon and olive oil-based vinaigrette with a hint of sweetness from pomegranate molasses and runny honey- the latter completely optional. You’re going to love the simplicity, the marriage of flavors, and that freshness-feel in every single bite. Perfect for hot summer days, or year-round. Bring this different salad to your next potluck or barbecue and watch it disappear.

Honey Paprika Shrimp, Avocado and Mango Salad
Entrees · Salad · Seafood

Honey Paprika Shrimp, Avocado and Mango Salad

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As the weather warms up, I start craving fresh and colorful salads that are a total palate party and easy to prepare! Salads that are both; refreshing and hearty and literally awaken and play with all your senses. One such salad is this Thai-inspired Shrimp and Mango Salad, except I had to make a few tweaks, that in my humble opinion; further enhance the bold flavors happening here! Insert creamy avocado chunks, a generous sprinkle of sumac, pickled red onions, and a honey paprika marinade or rub on the shrimp. Can’t compete with these delicious ingredients that together orchestrate a winning bowl.

Kale, Pomegranate, Feta & Quinoa Holiday Salad!
Salad · Vegetarian

Kale, Pomegranate, Feta & Quinoa Holiday Salad!

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While the appeal of Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays for many may gravitate around the bird and/or sides (stuffing standing out as the real MVP!) I can’t help but turn my attention to warm and hearty salads that truly feel like a meal- yet compliment your festive spread ever so perfectly! Picture leafy kale, tart pomegranate arils, creamy goat feta or Manchego cheese, sweet pear chunks or slices, deliciously crunchy caramelized pecans, and a hearty base of your favorite grain topped with a killer mushroom garnish. Super satisfying, quick, effortless- and it gives you ALL the holiday feels!

Avocado, Corn and Tomato Salad!
Salad · Vegetarian

Avocado, Corn and Tomato Salad!

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Every so often, salad inspo hits hard and the outcome surpasses even your own humble expectations. Growing up, we used to eat a lot of fresh corn, avocados (on the daily) AND ginormous and juicy tomatoes… but somehow; we never chopped them all together and threw them into a bowl along with some dynamite dressing that complemented the flavors perfectly! This salad is bold, packed with texture, easy to assemble and offers the best of summer all in one bowl.

Cooling Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Salad · Vegetarian

Cooling Chickpea Cucumber Salad

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This cooling and refreshing Chickpea Cucumber Salad is hearty, yet light. Crowd-pleasing, yet embarrassingly easy to assemble or throw together. It’s filling and satisfying and fuels you with all the plant-protein. The cucumbers, red onions and the lemony dill vinaigrette add the perfect touch! Perfect for a hot summer day or any day. Great dish to bring along to BBQ’s, potlucks or a picnic. Very versatile, and easy to customize by simply adding some of your faves! Suggestions included in the recipe, go ahead and give it a try!

Strawberry, Watermelon, Feta & Mint Cucumber Salad
Salad

Strawberry, Watermelon, Feta & Mint Cucumber Salad

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If you’re looking for a refreshingly sweet and hydrating summer salad- this Strawberry, Watermelon, Feta, Mint and Cucumber Salad is a game-changer. Made with all fresh summer bounty; it offers a fun spin on the quintessential Watermelon, Mint and Feta combo. Strawberries add nice sweetness, cucumbers pack in nice crunchy and subtle saltiness, and you can choose from feta, burrata, or goat cheese for that dose of creamy cheese that elevates every salad to next-level good status. Easy and deliciously healthy, you have a major crowd pleaser!

Tabbouleh Panzanella Salad
Salad · Vegetarian

Tabbouleh Panzanella Salad

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If you are a fan of classic Mediterranean Tabbouleh, you’re doing to L-O-V-E this Panzanella version! Have you even heard about a Panzanella salad? It originated in Tuscany, Italy (of all pretty places) and it consists of bread, tomatoes, cucumber and other seasonal vegetables. I am convinced the salad originated as a way to effectively use leftover, stale bread instead of throwing it away.  You use good quality extra virgin olive oil and vinegar (or lemon) and I personally like it when the bread is soaked in the vinaigrette; much like croutons would in traditional salad.

Tomato & Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
Entrees · Salad

Tomato & Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad

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Quinoa salads are life-saving, great-tasting dishes for the upcoming holiday season. They feed a crowd on minimal prep time, and are easily customizable to your audience. Because the holidays are fast approaching, I am rolling out all the bright and bold, red and green, hearty and easy dishes imaginable. Let’s face it; as exciting and joyful as this time of year may be, it can also be a little stressful. Especially if you’re hosting; that’s a game-changer, for sure.

Creamy Garlic Roasted Potato Salad
Salad · Vegetarian

Creamy Garlic Roasted Potato Salad

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Warning: This is not your average potato salad. Once you give this incredibly simple recipe a try, you won’t ever return to the store-bought variety. That, my friends, is a promise. If you enjoy boiled potato salad, wait till you try this roasted potato salad! This simple move from [boil to roast] makes for some serious, next-level goodness. This comes from a self-professed potato lover. “Potatoes all day, cooked any way!” (must have been my motto- at some point in my life. Half the time they ended up being fries, anyways. 😛