Spring is here, summer is right around the corner, and if you're looking for a refreshing side dish for your picnics and barbeques, I've got a refreshing doozy for you! This recipe is based on the Corn, Bacon, and Mushroom Ragout in the cookbook from the Seattle restaurant, Lark. Not to disparage popular chef John … Continue reading Corn, Bacon, and Mushroom Salad
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Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
Are you tired of trying to come up with interesting yet healthy workplace lunches over and over again? ME, TOO. So when I set out to make something heart healthy for my Thai food-loving husband's work lunches that didn't have to be heated, this fresh salad in Bobby Flay's Fit cookbook piqued my interest. Imagine … Continue reading Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
A Salad To-Fall-For
The fall season is often associated with heavy-laden, caloric dishes. So when you wish to lighten things up between all the indulgent cakes, cookies, stews, and stuffings, throw together this fantastic fall salad! Bright herbs, sweet fruits, salty prosciutto, tangy cheese, and crunchy walnuts make the perfect side dish to any fall meal. Bonus shout … Continue reading A Salad To-Fall-For
Figs with Pecorino and Honey
It's fig season! While the upcoming holiday season will inundate us with heavier fig jams and sweet treats, this lighter recipe, using fresh figs, is perfect for late summer. The saltiness of the Pecorino cheese, the tartness of the lemon honey, and the freshness of the spring mix compliment the gentle sweetness of the figs. … Continue reading Figs with Pecorino and Honey
Blue Cheese Coleslaw with Bacon
One of the most common sides in the summer is coleslaw, but sometimes the same ole coleslaw gets boring. Insert this fantastic recipe! The creamy zing of the blue cheese combined with the saltiness of the bacon make this a fantastic side to all of your favorite summer dishes! TIP: Feel free to use your … Continue reading Blue Cheese Coleslaw with Bacon
Summer Sunset Salad with Chicken
Early summer is filled with so many delicious fresh flavors, and Honeysuckle Cookbook's Summer Sunset Salad is a fantastic way to celebrate them! Fresh summertime fruit and veggies, creamy cheese, chargrilled chicken, and zingy basil dressing tastes like summer in a bowl! TIP: If you can, use fresh corn! I recommend grilling two ears of … Continue reading Summer Sunset Salad with Chicken
Simple but Tasty Barbecue Chicken Salad
Confession: we use our outdoor year-round, which is why I'm including these summer flavors in our Eating Lighter Before the Holidays series. Sometimes you just want that smoky barbecue flavor during the colder, darker months, and this salad is a great example! Another reason this salad works well during this time of year is the … Continue reading Simple but Tasty Barbecue Chicken Salad
Pear, Bacon, Roquefort, and Pecan Salad
This is my favorite salad to serve in the fall! Celebrating delicious in-season pears, this salad works just as well as a light addition to your holiday meals as it does alongside a simple roast chicken on a busy weeknight. In fact, toss in some shredded roast chicken for additional protein to make it a … Continue reading Pear, Bacon, Roquefort, and Pecan Salad
Rosemary Dijon Dressing
Sometimes, we develop a recipe in the kitchen that is so addictive, we rush here to share the goodness. This dressing was one of those accidental delicious discoveries that we discovered for dinner just last week! It's a simple mayo-based dressing packed with a flavor profile somewhere between traditional ranch dressing and honey mustard. In … Continue reading Rosemary Dijon Dressing
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad
Today's chicken salad has an Asian flair! Sometimes you just crave salads, especially as the summer temperatures warm up. This one is a great alternative to standard tossed salads, loaded with protein, healthy veggies, and tossed in a versatile Thai peanut dressing. Thai Peanut Chicken Salad(Original recipe: The Creative Bite) 2 C coleslaw mix2 C broccoli … Continue reading Thai Peanut Chicken Salad
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