It’s this time of year salads are my go-to for lunches and dinners. Honestly, I eat them year round but during the summer they become what I eat almost daily. There are so many amazing and flavorful salads out there but this CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD has to be my favorite. Serves: 6 Ingredients 12 … Read more
Coleslaw pasta salad is a fun twist to traditional pasta salad. Loaded with texture, taste, and fabulous crunch. This is the perfect side dish for a summer bbq, picnic, or potluck! It can be made ahead of time too. Ingredients Coleslaw pasta salad 1 box 16 oz ditalini pasta 1 bag 16 oz coleslaw mix … Read more
Amazing cold shrimp salad that is perfect for a variety of summer meals. This shrimp salad is made with delicious boiled shrimp, fresh avocado, fresh dill weed, green onions, and some celery for added crunch. Servings 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp deveined, in shell 1 lime 2 sprigs of dill weed 1 bay … Read more
Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles made with chicken, cabbage, carrots, homemade dressing, lime juice, mint, and cilantro. Yield: 4-6 INGREDIENTS For the dressing 3 serrano peppers 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons fish sauce 6 tablespoons lime juice 6 tablespoons vegetable oil For the salad 1 lb. … Read more
INGREDIENTS 1 lb. small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked (I buy the frozen, pre-cooked version for quick preparation) 8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta, cooked and rinsed in cold water ¼ cup chopped green onion 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cups diced celery 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon … Read more
Ingredients 1 (.7 oz.) packet Italian Dressing Mix ¾ cup olive oil (high-quality yields much better results in this recipe) ¼ cup & 2 Tablespoons white distilled vinegar ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ Tablespoon mayo (not miracle whip) Click … Read more
Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing is so easy to make, low in fat and carbs, and full of flavour! INGREDIENTS Blackened Shrimp: 500g raw peeled large shrimp (King Prawns), tails removed 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground basil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 … Read more
This easy keto egg salad is a quick and healthy low carb lunch with plenty of protein and delicious flavor! Yield: 2 Servings Ingredients 1 Avocado, medium 6 Eggs 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard Splash of lemon juice (to prevent avocado browning) 1/8 Tsp Dill (optional) 1/2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional) Salt … Read more
Avocado Egg Salad is like avocado toast meets classic egg salad, lightened up with yogurt and studded with creamy chunks of avocado throughout…a perfect topping for sandwiches, crackers, or salads and a fantastic way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain Greek (or regular) yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 … Read more
This gorgeous Holiday Salad is full of flavor and texture, with fresh Honeycrisp apple slices, crunchy candied pecans, chewy dried cranberries, and salty blue cheese, all dressed with a tangy-sweet apple cider vinaigrette atop a bed of your favorite salad greens! Yield: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil or light vegetable … Read more