So I’m trying to get more creative with my salads. And this is definitely going to be filed under filling, delicious, interesting salads. This is a great summer salad, full of fresh, strong flavors. The marinade is wonderful on the chicken, and then it’s very easily transformed into a dressing for the salad. If you’reRead more
Back to my kale eating ways! This was something I was able to throw together with whatever I had on hand. It’s easy and super delicious. It’s easy to keep feta and olives on hand and during the summer months I usually have some tomatoes, cucumbers on hand too, so this is perfect when youRead more
This is a great grain salad. It’s got everything you need! Quinoa is packed with protein, but still has the starchy taste of a grain, the vegetables add fresh flavor and color and vitamins, feta and olives add to the whole Mediterranean deliciousness, and herbs make it fresh and summery. I expect I’ll be makingRead more
This recipe is a little bit of a different take on Strawberry Spinach Salad. The kale makes this a bit heartier, the avocado adds some great healthy fats and creaminess; strawberries for sweetness, and pecans for crunch. The best thing about raw kale salads is that they’re hearty. You could easily make this at theRead more
We’re getting temps up in the 90s already in the DC area. So I’m already focusing on meals that don’t require cooking. Salads are also great for taking advantage of spring produce. The star of this is really the dressing, the salad can be made with whatever you have in the fridge (although I amRead more
I love me some beans. They’re a great source of fiber and protein. They’re delicious hot, cold or room temperature, they place nice with tons of different flavors, and they’re easy. Despite my bean love, I’ve never quite liked three bean salad. There’s a weird sweetness to it that tastes kind of stale to me.Read more
Spring this year in DC was a little weird. We got some crazy hot 90° days and then had some rain and dropped back down to the 50’s…so with our little heat spell, spring seemed to pop all of a sudden. And despite the fact that the warm weather keeps coming and going, I can’tRead more
This salad is great. If you’re not a salad person, give this a try. It’s a wonderful combination of sweet and savory. This is one of my aunt’s favorite salads, and when she got married she asked the caterers to make this for the reception. The caterer (and everyone else) loved this recipe so muchRead more
This recipe is an oldie but a goodie. This was one of my grandma’s standby recipes, a total classic. However, since she passed away in 2007 my mom has refused to make it, convinced that her version never turns out as good as Grandma’s did. So I have taken up the potato salad making, becauseRead more
So as the first few days of warmer weather are fighting through the cold weeks, it gets a little easier to think about eating cold salads. However, if you’re still snow bound, maybe the bright colors and flavors in this cabbage slaw will be able to tempt you into eating like spring has arrived. I’mRead more