Want to turn a bag of spring mix into a delicious berry salad? You just need a handful of easy to find ingredients and some raspberry-lime vinaigrette (that’s easy too!) You can have the whole thing done in 20 minutes!
Side Salads
This is the best berry salad I’ve ever had! Beautiful fresh mixed berries tossed in an orange vanilla dressing makes a colorful side dish for any meal or brunch.
This is a fun twist on a caprese salad using cantaloupe instead of tomatoes! Cantaloupe & prosciutto is a classic combination, and I loved it with creamy burrata, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of fresh basil. It screams summertime.
This fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad is great wtih or without feta and kalamata olives! It pairs with just about any Mediterranean-inspired meal. Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad My specialty is creating recipes with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad is exactly that. It’s an all-star recipe that pairs with just about any …
One of my goals as a 16-year recipe creator is to find new ways to make traditional things. This cabbage slaw is a good example of that. It may look familiar with its creamy white dressing, but you aren’t looking at another mayo-dressed coleslaw. So what’s the creamy component? Greek yogurt buzzed up with some …
After creating over 150 recipes for my website and cookbook, I think it’s fair to say that I’ve mastered the Instant Pot. Potato salad is usually a pain to make, and you’ll be shocked at how easy it is with your Instant Pot pressure cooker! Why is it easier? Two reasons: First, you don’t need …
One of the most important skills a home cook can have is the ability to improvise in the kitchen. I love creating recipes that serve as a jumping off point for you to customize how you like! This Wild Rice Salad is a perfect example and can accommodate whatever leftover bits you’ve got in your …
Have you ever grilled melon? It intensifies and caramelizes the natural sugars and adds a little smokiness. It’s divine.
This Syrian Salad. It’s seriously SO bold. It’s the best punch of flavor in the face that you’ll ever get. And you won’t be able to stop eating!
This simple slaw is such a versatile staple in my recipe collection! It’s a snap to whip together. It’s not mayo-based, so it lasts a long time, and it makes your tacos and taco salads even more amazing!
If you’re a fan of that Sweet Kale Salad kit found at Costco, you’ll love this DIY version. I’ll show you some shortcuts to make this copycat Costco salad and poppyseed dressing a breeze to make.
This cucumber jicama slaw is a great alternative to cabbage or salad greens as a taco topping! Also great with grilled meats.
Have you ever had a massaged kale salad? Or massaged kale yourself?
The lightly sweetened ginger-mint dressing adds some personality and turns an ordinary bowl of mixed melon into something extra special.
My favorite part about this hearty, vegetarian quinoa salad is the sweet dressing made from lemon-infused oil! The whole thing is so light and fresh.
Spring means greens! Salads! Strawberries! Maple vinaigrette…. ok maybe not that, but put them all on a plate together and you’ll have your favorite spring salad.
Mango Cucumber Rice Salad is a perfect summertime meal with some grilled chicken! Don’t turn on the oven unless you absolutely have to!
How often do you see carrots with the greens still attached? They’re so pretty. I wonder if cutting their greens makes them feel like their “hair” is getting chopped off? If carrots had feelings, that is. Speaking of feelings… I have mixed feelings toward beets. They’re probably the most gorgeous color found in nature, but …
When we first started participating in a CSA program in California, the biggest adjustment I had to make was cooking with greens. I distinctly remember pulling a bundle of rainbow chard from the box, almost the length of my arm, wondering what the heck I was going to do with it. And wondering what it …
I’m a sucker for fresh corn in the summer. My all-time favorite way of making fresh corn is turning it into elote or Mexican corn on the cob — rolled in spiced mayo and cotija cheese. But when I don’t feel like getting my face covered in cheese and sauce, this flavorful, fresh bowl of grilled …