Every summer, my husband and I host barbecue parties for our family and friends. Because I like having variation, that means needing to think of different sides and fixings for each party. One of my must-haves is a salad โ itโs healthy, refreshing and helps to balance the โheavinessโ of all the grilled meats. But youโll never see a boring salad at my party! I love serving steak salads (like this delicious steak salad with yogurt dressing), but when I need to fix something quick and easy, this strawberry summer salad is a great option. You really canโt go wrong with this salad. Itโs...
Salads & Dressings
Salads donโt need to be boring! Impress your taste buds with these amazingly colorful, easy and fun recipes. These tasty salads are packed with veggies and protein, and are great for meal prep or bringing to your next family gathering! Try my Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Greek Salad, or our familyโs favorite Caesar salad dressing. Youโll never want to buy store bought dressing again!
Easy Quinoa Salad Bowl With Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Today, Iโm sharing with you one of my favorite make-ahead recipes: a veggie-loaded quinoa salad bowl with (the yummiest!) avocado dressing. If itโs going to be a busy day, you bet Iโm gonna be digging into this โ one thing Iโm vowing to do this year is to never let myself get hangry. In under 20 minutes, I can put together an insanely delicious and seriously healthy meal in one bowl, ready to go. And the avocado cilantro dressing is the cherry on top. Some of my readers have asked if this is a raw vegetable salad, and actually, while that might be nice, I should clarify that...
Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Okay, before I proceed to rave about this Greek godsend, letโs say this together: Tzatziki is pronounced sat-see-kee. Not tuh-za tuh-zi-kee, nope. Sat-see-kee. I had to learn that the hard way. Oh, if you could just see the waiters trying to stifle a smile for all the times I proudly requested โmore of that delicious tuh-za tuh-zi-kee for my kabobsโ. It wasnโt until I was on the phone later that night, telling a friend how darn good it was, when she laughed, โYou know itโs pronounced sat-see-kee, right?โ LOL. I never made that mistake again. Anyway, if youโve never...
Best Greek Salad Recipe
Do you know the feeling of watching movies and wishing you were right there in the scene? Or is it just me? I especially love movies that feature a group of old friends enjoying a long summer lunch in the backyard and sipping on a fruity watermelon cocktail. The backdrop is filled with orange trees and olive trees, and even though lunch is over, itโs nice to just lounge about and graze on cheese. Whenever Iโm making this Greek salad, I try to picture myself in a movie like that. Iโll have a nice, slow lunch and then take a dip in the pool when I'm done. Okay, snap out of it,...
Easy Mediterranean Chicken Salad
There are tons of grilled chicken salad recipes where chicken takes the stage as the main protein source. You can mix and match vegetables, fruits, nuts and dressings to go with the grilled chicken breast meat. This Mediterranean chicken salad is healthy and inviting. Picture lots of olives, cheeses, vibrant vegetables and tart, citrusy vinaigrettes. Yum! I like this recipe because itโs so easy to put together, with so many variations at your disposal. Say hello to your next appetizer! Is This Recipe Really Healthy? I believe in living a moderate lifestyle and eating balanced...
Easy Caesar Salad Dressing
Caesar salads are one of those classic side dishes on the menu thatโs hard to go wrong with. Itโs got crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and cheese. There are also added protein options, such as grilled chicken breasts, cajun shrimp, salami, and bacon. The thing that makes a Caesar salad spectacular, I believe, is the dressing that ties it all together. It is rich with flavors from anchovies, garlic mayonnaise, cheese, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, all blended together. I decided to take a stab at making homemade Caesar salad dressing, and can you believe it...
Best Three Bean Salad
A bright and inviting bowl of three bean salad is one of the smartest (and quickest) dishes you can pack for a summer picnic, a camping trip, or an outdoor BBQ party. The origins of the three bean salad are unclear. We know that this side dish became popular in the 50s because it was made of canned beans which everyone already had in their pantry. The cherry on top was a tangy, refreshing marinade that the beans soaked in. By the 60s and 70s, companies came up with instant 3 bean salads in cans, which you can still find on shelves today. I think itโs way healthier to make your...
5 Fresh Spins on Summer Salads
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