Today's Summer Tossed Salad is a play on a traditional Salade Niçoise. Here at Mainstay, we have an appreciation for the finer things, especially French foods. However, we're also pretty pragmatic on a daily basis. So sometimes, we take shortcuts, and there is nothing wrong with that! There are many arguments over what technically goes … Continue reading Salade Niçoise-ish
Sauces, Dips, and Rubs
Southwest Chicken Salad
Wishing for a Summer Tossed Salad with a little kick? Try this Southwest Chicken Salad filled with lots of summer-forward flavors! This is one of those versatile salads in which you don't have to be exact; we make a variation of this salad all the time! Sometimes we shred the chicken; sometimes we slice it. … Continue reading Southwest Chicken Salad
Rosemary Chicken, Bacon, & Avocado Salad
Today's Summer Tossed Salad recipe is addictive! Crunchy diced bacon, creamy avocado, and fresh tomato slices compliment garlic and rosemary chicken breasts grilled over an open flame. The tangy vinaigrette made with fresh rosemary pulls it all together beautifully. The salad is also hearty, offering loads of filling protein! Add this one to your rotation … Continue reading Rosemary Chicken, Bacon, & Avocado Salad
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Looking to clean up your eating? Salad dressings and dips can be some of the worst offenders, loaded with chemicals, preservatives, and sugar. The good news is that homemade dressing is actually pretty darn easy! And what dressing/dip screams summer more than good ole Ranch dressing? Don't let the idea of homemade dressing intimidate you! … Continue reading Homemade Ranch Dressing
Spicy Coconut Mango Chicken, Coconut Cilantro Rice, and Mango Salsa
I love taking advantage of seasonal foods to expand my cooking knowledge and palate! So when my local grocery store had piles of fresh summer mangoes, I found these delicious new ways to use them on roasted chicken split breasts. Even I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did! This spicy/sweet sauce … Continue reading Spicy Coconut Mango Chicken, Coconut Cilantro Rice, and Mango Salsa
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