Balsamic vinaigrette is a great standard salad dressing. It’s prefect year round and goes with a wide range of salads. Anything from caprese salad to a pear and gorgonzola salad goes well with a good balsamic vinaigrette. This is a simple recipe and can be customized in a variety of ways. A fun twist IRead more
A lot of people in my life are vegetarians, so I’m pretty aware of vegetarian options when I go out to eat. Even though I’m not always ordering a vegetarian option, I have a lot of sympathy for vegetarians when restaurant options are sparse and/or uninspired. Vegetables are delicious and just because an entree doesn’tRead more
Well I found out that May is not the last Carroll Cafe! There will be one more for the season on June 13th! So you’re in luck if you still haven’t made it out to one! This salad is the savory option I served for May’s Carroll Cafe. I loved this salad. As I wasRead more
This was the third salad for the Women’s Retreat. I really liked the unique spin on this Waldorf salad. Adding wheat berries is a fun chewy twist that adds so much texture to the crunchy apples and celery. I also love that this uses a Vidalia onion dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing.Read more
This dressing is a great slightly sweet, kind of zingy, creamy vinaigrette. The mustard and vinegar are tart and the honey balances it out. This was great for the Salmon Cake Salad Nicoise, but is also just a great versatile salad dressing to add to your repertoire. Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Makes about 1 1/2 cupsRead more
So now that you know how to cut an avocado, let’s put it to good use! This dressing is creamy and fabulous. It’s a bit reminiscent of a Green Goddess dressing. The creamy avocado pairs nicely with the buttermilk, and a bit of basil makes it fresh and summery. There’s a little kick to itRead more
This is a great simple vinaigrette. It’s tart and zingy and goes well with other flavors. I thought it was the perfect accompaniment to this Steak and Blue Cheese Salad, but this would go great with pretty much any salad; it’s a great go-to salad dressing. Champagne Vinaigrette Makes about 1/2 cup Adapted from LoveRead 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
This salad was super delicious. There’s lots of delicious stuff going on in this salad. Tofu and edamame add protein, the vegetables add a variety of color, texture and nutrients, and the dressing adds a punch of delicious citrusy flavor with salty-sweet flavors from the soy sauce and honey. The ground flaxseed adds a reallyRead more