For years I made flavorless potato salad until I discovered this secret trick. Seasoning cooked potatoes with a vinegar marinade wakes up those bland potatoes making the flavors explode!Picnic Potato Salad3 pounds russet potatoes- washed, peeled, and cubed4 hard boiled … Continue reading
Category Archives: Salad
Balsamic Tuna Salad
For a light lunch try this deconstructed tuna salad. Containing tuna, fresh vegetables, and kalamata olives this salad has a variety of colors, flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is a healthy alternative to mayonnaise laden tuna … Continue reading
Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad
Antipasto Salad with Rustic Croutons
For all you hard working moms who work tirelessly giving to others here is a salad that will give back to you! This salad is so healthy it screams, “I love you!”Most salads are heavy on the lettuce with few … Continue reading
Thai Cucumber Salad
If you asked me to describe this salad I would say it tastes like fresh pickles with a Thai twist. Fresh cucumbers are marinated in a sweet, sour, mild hot sauce and then garnished with fresh cilantro. For authentic flavor … Continue reading
Orange Strawberry Salad
Sometimes the simplest recipes taste the best. When planning menus every item can’t be difficult to make and take a lot of time. You can have Orange Strawberry Salad on your table in less than 10 minutes! The colors are … Continue reading
Pear Salad with Toasted Pecan Goat Cheese Rounds and Balsamic Honey Dressing
This is a special fall salad. The roasted pears have a hint of honey butter and melt in your mouth. The salad greens are delicate and should be dressed at the last minute so they won’t wilt. The creamy, warm … Continue reading
Tomato, Avocado, and Charred Corn Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing
It’s tomato season! Doc and I are enjoying every homegrown tomato we can find. This is a salad we both love. Buttermilk herb dressing is an update for tired and worn out Ranch dressing. It has a bright fresh taste … Continue reading
Navel Orange Salad with Ginger Dressing and Goat Cheese Crumbles
This fresh orange salad has a delicious ginger twist. Bright orange slices are flavored with green chives, a sprinkle of goat cheese, and a mild ginger dressing. In the winter, there is nothing better than the taste and smell of fresh … Continue reading
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Vinaigrette and Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
This is a simple cucumber salad that I serve with grilled Mediterranean Chicken. It is a great meal for lunch or a healthy supper. The vinaigrette is used for two purposes: the salad dressing and the chicken marinade. (I add … Continue reading