Salads Posts

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Grilled Garlic Bread -- wonderful side dish when the grill is already hot! Grill the bread to serve with the special salad. Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced, separated into rings¼ cup white balsamic vinegar4 oz feta cheese, crumbled3 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks¼ cup plus ½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil¼ tsp each salt and fr...

Roasted Beet Salad -- Be ready for the fresh beet harvest with this recipe. This salad would make a perfect lunchtime meal -- just add some crusty bread.  Ingredients:1 lb (about 12) assorted red and golden baby beets, trimmed2 Tbsp orange juice1 Tbsp white wine vinegar1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, divided1/4 tsp sugar2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 cups each firmly packed baby arugula and sp...

Potato Salad -- Surely you'll want to try this healthier version of a picnic favorite.  Ingredients:4 cups unpeeled tiny red potatoes1 14½-ounce can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 Tbsp cider vinegar1 Tbsp coarse-grained, Dijon-style mustard1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper1/8 tsp celery seed3/4 cup diced celery1/2...

You'll like this recipe for Roasted Cumin & Chickpea Salad -- especially if you're wanting a cool salad on a hot summer day. This pairing of cumin and chickpeas will also provide a nutritional entree for any meal.  Ingredients: 3/4 tsp cumin2 Tbsp lime juice1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 small red onion, chopped1 celery rib, sliced1 medium tomato, seeded a...

To make gourmet salad dressings in your own kitchen, use 1/3 cup oil and 2 Tbsp vinegar or juice with the following seasonings:French: Stir 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp dried Herbes de Provence and 1/2 tsp salt into white wine vinegar, then whisk in extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) until blended.(Herbes de Provence typically contains savory, fennel, basil and thyme flowers and other herbs. The propo...

If you have no time to shop for supper, here's an easy recipe for Ranch Chicken Waldorf Salad. Whip up this easy recipe with ingredients you have on hand!  Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup ranch salad dressing1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper4 cups torn romaine lettuce, about 6 oz2 cups sliced, cooked chicken2 apples, cut into 1" chunks3 ribs celery, sliced1/3 cup sweetened, dried ...

Here's a fast and favorful recipe for Garlic Lovers' Veggie Dip to make your cookout great. This creamy garlic and herb dip, enhanced with bits of fresh vegetables and rich with sour cream, is a cinch to whip up!Note: For a gourmet flourish, serve dip in a hollowed-our crusty round bread or seeded and trimmed bell pepper half.   Ingredients: 1 pkg (6.5 oz) garlic-and-herb flavor...

Here's a make-ahead recipe for Caeser-Antipasto Pasta Salad to make your cookout great. Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, two kinds of beans, bowtie pasta and a garden of veggies make this one of the best salads ever!Note: Could use Turkey Pepperoni to cut the fat even further. Ingredients: 8 oz bowtie pasta 8 oz green beans, gtrimmed, cut into 1" pieces 1/2 cup Caesar-style vinaigrette salad...

Make it a mouthwatering Memorial Day with this cookout menu that I found in the Woman's World magazine. Here's the recipe for Onion-Dip Deviled Eggs. Refer to other posts for directions to make Burgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixin's, Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad,  Cherry Cupcakes and Citrus Iced Tea. These deviled eggs are jazzed up with sour cream and onion dip and ...

Make it a mouthwatering Memorial Day with this cookout menu that I found in the Woman's World magazine. Here's the recipe for Fruity Coleslaw. Refer to other posts for directions to make Burgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixin's, Onion-Dip Deviled Eggs, Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad,  Cherry Cupcakes and Citrus Iced Tea. This classic gets a luscious tropical spin with juice ma...