Now is the time to pick those leafy greens from the garden and make a fresh garden greens salad. And I hope you don’t mind that I mix in a lot of fresh fruits and top it with a homemade yogurt dressing. If you don’t have a garden, (or a friendly neighbor with a garden),…
Salads
Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Lettuce Wrap
Here’s a great tasting lunch/brunch idea…smoked salmon egg salad lettuce wrap. The flavor blend in this dish is amazing. I really love smoked salmon, especially the cold smoked kind. It is sold in small packages of 3 or 4 ounces and is a little pricey. The package I bought was around $5.00 for 3 ounces….
Shaved Radish Salad with Feta and Mint
A salad doesn’t always have to be made with greens. This shaved radish salad contains feta cheese and fresh mint leaves and gets a simple dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. This radish salad is as easy as it is elegant. It is certainly not very filling on the stomach but rather cleanses…
Kale Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Dressing
Here’s a kale fennel salad that’s perfect to accompany a hearty fall meal. It has loads of flavor from the orange acidity, the crunch of the fennel and sweetness of dried cherries. After you made the White Pizza Sauce in my last recipe post, you were probably wondering what to do with the rest of…
Peach Cucumber Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Peach cucumber salad with honey lime vinaigrette is a perfect complement to anything that’s barbecued or grilled. With peaches being plentiful right now, it’s time to make this salad! The inspiration for this salad is from my Facebook friend from Stillwater, Minnesota, chef Molly Brandt, former Chef de Cuisine for Royal Caribbean cruise lines. Thanks…
Fresh Greens Salad with Basil Mint Vinaigrette
One of the best parts of summer is the availability of fresh ingredients. Like the copious amounts of basil and mint that Amy bought at the farmer’s market and the greens that are in her own garden. I made a fresh greens salad with basil and mint vinaigrette. Don’t you just love a salad that…
Macaroni Deviled Egg Salad
Here’s a recipe for a delicious macaroni deviled egg salad that would be the perfect thing to bring to a potluck dinner or have at a picnic or backyard party. About a week ago, Mary Jo picked up 2 dozen hard boiled eggs that were on sale for $4.99. That’s a super price for not…
Sensational Traditional Caesar Dressing
Caesar salad is usually my choice of salad when we go out to eat. At home, I’ve tried to buy caesar dressing in a jar but it never seems to taste quite right. Making your own traditional caesar dressing is the way to go for a tasty salad. To make this dressing, I used an…
Cold Mango Pasta Salad
This cold mango pasta salad would be a perfect accompaniment to any meal in the coming summer months. It’s refreshing and citrusy with a nice mango sweetness to it. Here in Florida, they are practically giving mangos away this month, (not really…4 for $5.00). That’s a good deal though. Mango is a perfect addition to a…
Cucumber Balsamic Caprese Salad
It’s getting time for some fresh, no nonsense salads, just like this cucumber balsamic caprese salad. I could eat this stuff all day. Springtime means freshness, and this is a hiked up version of traditional tomato, mozzarella, and basil. First off, the balsamic I used was a good, fairly thick and tasty condiment to start…