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”
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8 Entree Salads Recipes
Advertisements Entree Salads are a staple of Homemade on a Weeknight cooking. Turning a salad into a whole meal is not a small feat. You need at least one protein, plenty of veggies, some sort of carb and usually cheese. You also need a great dressing to pull it all together – that can beContinue reading “8 Entree Salads Recipes”
Chicken & Strawberry Salad
Advertisements Salad and Strawberry season are upon us – so you know I had to pump out a delicious summer strawberry salad. This marinated chicken is just the right protein to top this fully loaded salad with feta and cucumber. The simple lemon vinaigrette pulls it all together. You are going to want to beContinue reading “Chicken & Strawberry Salad”
Market Fresh Salad
Advertisements Entree salads are perfect for weeknight dinners. When you can limit the amount of time turning on the stove in the hotter months, it’s a real win-win. And when you can change things up from hot heavy meals in the colder months – it is still win-win. This salad is loaded with delicious sweetContinue reading “Market Fresh Salad”
Chinese Chopped Salad
Advertisements Entrée salads are always a big hit in my house. Whether it’s because I want to break up the heavier meals with something lighter or it’s just so dang hot, having hot food just doesn’t sound right. This entrée salad is loaded with lots of veggies and super flavorful chicken. But you are gonnaContinue reading “Chinese Chopped Salad”
Peanut Chicken Salad
Advertisements Entree salads are always a hit at my house. I know a lot of people don’t think you can make a filling meal with a salad – but it’s absolutely possible. My latest creation is a Vietnamese inspired Peanut Chicken Salad. The chicken is marinated with lime and cilantro. And the dressing is burstingContinue reading “Peanut Chicken Salad”
Cheese & Corn Salad
Advertisements Who doesn’t love cheese and corn? I know I could eat both every day and be totally happy. So I decided to dress it up a little and make nice summer salad side dish with it. My recipe for Cheese & Corn Salad is so easy to make but so flavorful. A simple vinaigretteContinue reading “Cheese & Corn Salad”
Loaded Potato Salad
Advertisements Bacon…cheese….potatoes…. do I have your attention yet? As I have mentioned before on this blog, summertime means lots of cold prep salads. I like to take classic flavors and turn them into something. Who doesn’t love the classic Loaded Baked Potato? A soft potato piled high with bacon, cheese, butter, green onions, and chives.Continue reading “Loaded Potato Salad”
Cucumber & Quinoa Salad
Advertisements With summertime in full swing, backyard eating is all we do most nights! This means a lot of salads and cold sides for our grilled and smoked meats. We make lots of potato, pasta and green salads. But every so often I try to make something a little outside our wheelhouse. Maybe pick aContinue reading “Cucumber & Quinoa Salad”
Honey Lime Pasta Salad #summersalads
Advertisements One of the best ways to get people – especially kids! – to eat their veggies is to mix them into a beautiful, bright pasta salad with a tasty dressing. This super simple Honey Lime Pasta Salad is that little something different that will have the family and friends excited you brought it outContinue reading “Honey Lime Pasta Salad #summersalads”