I have taken this to MANY family and pot luck gatherings and it always is a huge hit. If you have other favorite veggies, you may add, or omit something if your family doesn't like it. Broccoli, cauliflower...
A great way to use fresh garden vegetables. Serve chilled as a summer salad or a side dish for steak. Can be served on top of bread or on a bed of lettuce. A recipe from Sicily.
Simple and easy to make, with a sweet and spicy dressing that adds a refreshing bite. This recipe comes from a lovely, now-elderly Japanese woman friend who was a second-generation immigrant and patiently...
A lovely salad with thin slices of zucchini, red onion, fresh mint, and basil. Use a spiralizer or potato peeler to slice the zucchini as thinly as possible. I like to blanch the red onion but it's not...
This is an interesting combination of ingredients, but it's delicious! I make it for every BBQ and at the end of the night I'm writing down the recipe for everyone! Try it, you'll definitely like it!
This creamy salad tastes great on a bed of crunchy lettuce. It's also good with any leftover cooked chicken. If you have time, roast the walnuts for a richer flavor.
Comparing mozzarella and burrata is a little unfair, as burrata is significantly richer and creamier. It's not like comparing apples and oranges; it's more like apples and supermodels. In fact, burrata...
After sampling this salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great every time.
This is a great alternative to potato salad or coleslaw, an unexpected combination of ingredients that create a depth of flavor that will please any palate! Even with some healthier modifications, it sill...
A refreshing, light salad for any hot, humid summer day! The kidney beans and tofu make it a great main dish for vegetarians, as well. The basil may be substituted with fresh parsley or mint. Be sure to...
A meal unto itself! Cauliflower is on the main stage, accented with crispy, spicy kale chips and oranges. Well worth the time it takes to create this tasty, beautiful dish.
Sweet pea salad recipe using canned sweet peas. The basis was this was the 'Balsamic Pea Salad' recipe. If preparing this dish in advance, keep it refrigerated. The ingredients blend together and taste...
This wonderful, fresh, summery dish, is very easy to make. I'm relatively new to fennel, but this recipe definitely highlights the wonderful, licorice-y flavor and complements it well with the citrus....
Delicious variation of this favorite deli salad. Honey is absorbed more slowly than cane sugar, so this may be better tolerated by those who are more sensitive to 'sugar highs.' Also, for those who find...
This is a great salad for picnics or potlucks! This version of broccoli salad uses more vinegar and less mayonnaise than most recipes. This gives you a slightly different, healthier option when choosing...
Fresh summer side dish that puts kale to good use. Flavored with sweet pineapple juice and zesty Cajun seasoning. Corn and kale often come together in a CSA box as well, so never through that kale away...
Quick, healthy, and tasty raw corn salad for the summer. No cooking required. Uses fresh, raw, sweet corn on the cob, avocado, and it's easy to tailor to your own tastes.
Tangy and sweet, the odd combination of foods in this salad tantalize the tastebuds! Try pineapple chunks and ranch dressing for another delicious combination.
This takes a bit more time than other versions, but well worth it! Quite filling and visually stunning. Resist the urge to stir too much before presentation. Keeping the cheese as white as possible really...