Turkey Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

Ingredients 2 cups cooked and diced turkey breast (or chicken breast) 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup diced sweet apple (I used Honeycrisp variety) 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries 1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted pecans 3/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar kosher salt and pepper, … Read more

Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS 3 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped (about 4 cups) 5-6 Roma tomatoes, chopped (about 4 cups) 1 large red onion, chopped 8 oz. feta cheese, cut into squares ½ c. olive oil ¼ c. red wine vinegar ½ Tbsp. dried oregano ½ Tbsp. minced garlic (3 cloves) ½ tsp. dijon mustard ¼ tsp. salt … Read more

Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups water or broth 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup bbq sauce 1 pound zucchini, quartered lengthwise 2 ears corn 1/4 cup feta, crumbled 1/4 cup green onions 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup bbq sauce Directions Bring … Read more

Rainbow Power Kale Salad with Peanut Dijon Dressing

Ingredients Salad: 1 large bunch kale, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups julienned carrots 1/2 head purple cabbage, sliced 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets 1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed 3/4 cup peanuts Dressing: 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 3 tablespoons water … Read more

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