Broccoli Salad is so colorful, delicious, and even healthy for you. If you like, you can add some cooked and diced chicken to your salad too. Broccoli Salad 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped 4 ounces red cabbage, chopped 2 carrots, grated 1 cup dried cranberries (replace with raspberries for Keto or Paleo option) 3/4 cup […]
Authentic Argentinean Chimichurri Authentic Argentinean Chimichurri 1 bunch (or about 2 cups) fresh flat parsley, minced Leaves from 6 fresh oregano springs, minced 2 red long hot peppers, minced 8 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, minced (optional) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cups olive or grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon […]
Scandinavian Salad Scandinavian Salad Dill Salad Dressing 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup buttermilk Zest and 1 tablespoon of juice from one fresh lemon 1 package fresh dill, chopped or processed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper Salad 5 ounces romaine lettuce, spring lettuce, or your favorite chopped salad greens 1 English […]
Watermelon Radish Salad is as healthy as it is gorgeous! Watermelon Radish Salad 2 watermelon radishes 2 English cucumbers 1 shallot 1 recipe Asian Vinegerette 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas A handful of fresh microgreens (preferably ones that are sporting the same colors in this salad) Cut off the ends and then rough peel […]
Corn Salad… or as I like to call it Cornfetti Salad is one of the most festive salads you can make. Corn Salad 1 15-ounce can black beans 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ears of fresh sweet yellow corn off the cob (or 2 pounds of frozen) 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced […]
Cilantro Lime Dressing is perfect for tacos, salads, and so many dishes. Cilantro Lime Dressing Half bunch fresh cilantro 3/4 cup olive oil Zest and juice from 2 fresh limes 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Fine-chop the cilantro or process in the food processor. Place all of the ingredients in […]
Southwest Shrimp Bowl might be shrimpy, but it’s big in flavor! Southwest Shrimp Bowl Shrimp Marinade 1 recipe Southwest Seasoning 1/4 cup olive oil Zest & juice of one fresh lime 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined Place all the ingredients in a large plastic baggy. Secure the opening and coat the shrimp with the […]
Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Zest from one lemon 1/4 cup tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup honey, optional (omit for vegan) 8 ounces cubetti pancetta, optional […]
Fig Vinaigrette Dressing A fun change-up from a typical salad dressing and make a tasty dip for a charcuterie board. Fig Vinaigrette Dressing 1 cup grapeseed oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 4 dried figs (or 2 stemmed fresh figs) 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/3 cup honey Dash of sea salt Dash of coarse ground pepper Place all […]
Charcuterie Salad is a fun take on a popular classic, the grazing board. Make one for yourself on a cozy night at home or share it with someone you love. Charcuterie Salad This recipe makes one large salad or two medium salads. 2 ounces cubed pancetta 2 cups spring mix lettuce 1 recipe Fig Vinaigrette […]
Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons grated onion 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 clove fresh garlic, minced Dash of salt Dash of coarse ground pepper Place ingredients in a jar. Secure a lid on top and shake until emulsified. Enjoy on […]
This Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is especially delicious and especially beautiful. It’s great for Thai Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps or other Thai dishes. Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 4 fresh garlic cloves 6 Thai chilis, stemmed and chopped 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoons sea […]
Asian Vinaigrette Dressing is the dressing you’ve been looking for. This was sweet soy sauce dressing is the perfect topping for your Asian-inspired salad! Asian Vinaigrette Dressing 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 cup sugar (use Swerve or another Keto-friendly option for Keto or Paleo) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon […]
Lemon Salad Dressing 1/4 cup juice from a fresh lemon 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar Sea salt Coarse ground pepper Simply shake the salad dressing ingredients together in a container with a lid & drizzle on your gorgeous salad. This recipe makes about a cup of dressing so you will have […]
Stone Fruit & Berry Salad With Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette will be your new favorite. Comforting nectarines and plums paired with blackberries and blueberries are topped with a sweet & sassy grapefruit dressing to create this edible art. Stone Fruit & Berry Salad With Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Zest and 3/4 […]
This Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is light and flavorful salad dressing is so easy to make and great to keep on hand! Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/2 cup honey (optional) 1 tablespoon mustard or […]
Beautifulistic is the only way to describe this Roasted Acorn Squash Salad. It is a full-on summer rainbow on a plate. Roasted Acorn Squash Salad Makes two dinner salads or four side salads. Preheat oven or grill to 400°F. 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 acorn squash, sliced in 1/2-inch slices (outer skin is edible but […]
This pan-roasted chicken wrap is a delightful, light lunch or dinner. Your taste buds will dance for joy and your waistline will simmer down… or, um, er… slimmer down. In the end, everybody is happy. Pan-Roasted Chicken Wrap Balsamic Glaze (recipe below) 4 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 3 large chicken breasts, butterfly cut Dash […]
This Thousand Island Salad Dressing recipe is perfect for salads, Rueben sandwiches, or burgers. Thousand Island Salad Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1 tablespoon grated onion Dash of pepper Place all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until well-combined.
This Northwest Salad is a crowd-pleaser. Sweet pecans, lovely spring lettuce, and berries galore topped with lemon dressing. It’s dressed to impress! Northwest Salad 5-6 ounces spring lettuce 1 cup fresh blackberries (use 1/2 cup of blackberries, raspberries, & strawberries for Paleo or Keto option) 1 cup fresh blueberries, stemmed (leave off salad for Paleo or […]
Maybe looking for a fresh, new twist for your Taco Tuesdays? You will rather adore this flavorful Mexican Coleslaw since it’s so refreshing. And because it is so colorful. And since it is so happy. Basically, because it is a party on a plate. There probably won’t be a shred of evidence you even made […]
Blue Cheese Dressing. Well-aged, savory, and a wee bit sassy. I present thee with the amazing (very grown-up) dressing for your summer salad. Blue Cheese Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea […]
Cobb Salad. It’s time for summer. It’s time for salads. With bacon. Because, well, bacon. One of the least snobby is the cobby. There are no candied pecans, or fresh berries, lemon dressing, or anything very hobnob. These things are loverly, but sometimes you just want easy-going, casual fixins and cobb is where it’s at. […]
Sweet, humble, colorful, and healthy… Old-Fashioned Fresh Coleslaw is all that I strive to be. This dressing is also fantastic for other salads. One might consider making a couple of batches and keeping some in the fridge for BBQ nights on the deck. Old-Fashioned Fresh Coleslaw Slaw 1 cup green cabbage, sliced fine 1/2 cup purple […]
My first meeting with Honey Mustard Salad Dressing was at Scandia Bakery where I spent most of my teenage years. I sold doughnuts while listening to Scandinavian music by day and vacuumed floors while listening to Air Supply by night. We had a lunch counter which was very popular and one of the items I […]
Balsamic Fruit Salad. Fresh starts are a good thing. I’m pretty sure we don’t give ourselves enough of them. Fresh starts are a result of proper grieving. Proper grieving happens not only after big, life-changing moments but also needs to be a part of our every-single-freakin’-day processing. We need to grieve when other drivers are […]
Mediterranean Pesto Pasta Salad. What does one serve at a party in the fall? Why, a summer-y Mediterranean Pesto Pasta Salad, of course. Who would do such a thing? Maybe a person who just can’t let go of summer. Maybe a person who plays Christmas music in October. Maybe a confused person. Or maybe someone who […]
This classic French Dressing is even better homemade. Pair it with your favorite salad. It goes especially well with a traditional chef’s salad. French Dressing 3/4 cup olive (or sunflower or vegetable) oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons grated sweet onion 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon paprika […]
Fresh Balsamic Cherry Salad is my happy place. He who likes cherries soon learns to climb. – German proverb. Yes, one learns to climb when one likes cherries. Why? Because one would want to put this cherry salad into the pretty bowls which are kept up on the top shelf in the cupboard. I spent […]
The Pike Place Market Salad… with Salmon, Pear, Blackberries, and almonds. She is fresh. She is lovely and she is everything Seattle on one plate. While walking through Pike Place Market recently, I was handed some smoked salmon by a merchant. I took two steps further and was handed a piece of perfectly ripened pear […]
Was there ever a potluck where the seven-layer salad was not present when we were kids? Although similar, it seems everyone has their own special take on how a seven-layer salad should look. Mine? Well, I prefer 3 times 7 – hence an abundant 21 layers. The trifle bowl is the very best bowl for layered […]
Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing. It is a lovely day when we learn to make something homemade that we would usually buy in a bottle or a packet. Today is a lovely day. If you do not yet know the joys of growing herbs in your garden (or even indoors) let this salad dressing be the […]
Balsamic Strawberry Salad. Every April in the Seattle area we try with all of our might to hope spring into existence but we all know in our hearts that the truest sign of spring is the strawberry booths on the side of the roads. I’ve been known to risk my own well-being with my sudden, […]
