Chopped Thai Salad with Sesame Garlic Dressing

INGREDIENTS For the dressing: ⅓ cup canola oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste (ginger would also work) a squeeze of lime juice For the salad: 16 ounces frozen shelled edamame 5-6 … Read more

Easy Tex Mex Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) bowtie noodles 12 1 can roasted corn 1 can black beans 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 large avocados 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Optional: queso fresco cheese, fresh lime Dressing: 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon … Read more

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) 15 oz. can black beans 8 oz. cherry tomatoes 1 orange bell pepper 1 1/2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed) 4 green onions 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Optional: avocado for serving For the dressing: 1 tsp. cumin 1 garlic clove, minced Juice from 1 lime, more to taste 1/4 … Read more

Texas Caviar

INGREDIENTS ½ cup sweet onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 15 ounce can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can Rotel tomatoes (mild or hot, your choice), drained 1 cup corn kernels, drained 1¼ … Read more

Best-ever Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad

Best-ever Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad – Whether it’s weeknight dinner or brought to a potluck BBQ, this southwestern chopped chicken salad is always a hit. We call it a party of flavor and texture because it’s loaded with crisp corn, fresh avocado, juicy tomatoes, crunchy tortilla chips, and a zesty taco seasoning-spiced Greek yogurt dressing.   Servings: 6 … Read more

Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe – Cucumber salad is one of those classic summer sides that we weren’t sure about until we took a bite for ourselves. Now we’re hooked on the cucumber slices in a lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and dill dressing. Your barbecue will thank you. Author: Lena Abraham

20-Minute Rainbow Veggie Pasta Salad

Ingredients For the pasta salad: (1) 16 oz box of farfalle pasta 1 tablespoon salt (for the pasta water) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 small yellow zucchini, cut in half vertically then thinly sliced 1 small green zucchini, cut in half vertically then thinly sliced 1 broccoli crown, cut into tiny bite-sized … Read more

Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad

Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 2 medium avocados 3 oz. baby spinach, more as desired 8 oz. cherry tomatoes 3 green onions (or finely diced red onion) 1-2 cloves garlic (I use 2) 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/8 tsp. salt Directions  Get full recipe >> Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad @ thegardengrazer.com

Super Summer Detox Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked farro or quinoa 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large or 2 small lemons) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for cooking the farro 1 large bunch (about 10 to 12 ounces) kale leaves, destemmed and chopped 1 cup pitted cherries, halved 1, 15-ounce can … Read more