Advertisements The seasons are changing and it is about to be outdoor eating time – backyard BBQs, garden parties and family get togethers. Which usually means lots of potlucks and feeding large groups, and the need for some great side dishes. It is often hard to decide if you want to bring a pasta saladContinue reading “Pasta Salad or Potato Salad – a Dozen Options #RecipeCollection”
Category Archives: Salads
Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad
Advertisements When it comes to pasta salads, I like to have them loaded with veggies. I also prefer to use a vinegar and oil based dressing instead of a mayo based one for pasta salads. If you like both of those concepts and some bacon then let me introduce you to your new favorite pastaContinue reading “Easy Couscous & Veggie Salad”
Easy Salami Tortellini Salad
Advertisements Pretty much everything is better once you add in a little bit of salami. This tortellini salad is loaded with lots of veggies so you don’t have to feel bad about adding in the flavor bomb of salami. If you need a simple meal to bring to a potluck or backyard barbque or youContinue reading “Easy Salami Tortellini Salad”
Chili Crisp Carrot Salad
Advertisements Carrots are such a flavor packed, nutrient dense, and budget friendly vegetable that sadly gets overlooked so often. Some people don’t care for it cooked on its own. Some think they can’t eat much of it raw. This recipe for Chili Crisp Carrot Salad is going to change all of that for you andContinue reading “Chili Crisp Carrot Salad”
Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
Advertisements Sometimes, you just need a really decadent creamy dressing with a little bit of funk. If you aren’t a fan of blue cheese – this is not the dressing for you. It is loaded with chunks and crumbles of blue cheese! Creamy and dreamy are the best ways to describe this Chunky Blue CheeseContinue reading “Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing”
Caesar Salad Smash Tacos
Advertisements If you haven’t jumped into the world of Smash Tacos yet – you and your family are truly missing out. Smash tacos are a whole new way to make delicious tacos using all sorts of ground meats and cheeses. They are also a great way to make a delicious fusion taco to combines someContinue reading “Caesar Salad Smash Tacos”
Southwest Egg Salad
Advertisements As most of you know, we raise our own chickens for both meat and eggs. With it being the colder months, we do tend to get a few less eggs but still have enough. Most everyone in our family enjoys having an egg salad sandwich for lunch or a snack and we do tryContinue reading “Southwest Egg Salad”
#NoMayo Potato Salad
Advertisements Everyone needs a variety of potato salad recipes in their cookbook. You don’t always want the side dish to be the same thing over and over again – it should be a part of the meal and not just a filler on the plate. That’s why I like this variation on a classic potatoContinue reading “#NoMayo Potato Salad”
Easy Bacon Pasta Salad
Advertisements Pretty much everything is better once you add in a little bit of bacon. This pasta salad is loaded with lots of veggies so you don’t have to feel bad about adding in the flavor bomb of bacon. If you need a simple meal to bring to a potluck or backyard barbque or youContinue reading “Easy Bacon Pasta Salad”
Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw
Advertisements For this recipe, I have used canned corn. This is a personal preference for me. Since store bought canned vegetables are picked and processed at their peak, they still retain that crunch you want from a fresh veggie. Some like to use thawed frozen corn. I personally feel like the kernels themselves get mushyContinue reading “Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw”