Fresh Corn Salad

Description I created this fresh corn salad to serve with our lobster dinners that we have about once a month (seafood Sunday). I wanted to do something outside of the traditional sides like corn on the cob and potato. It’s now a family favorite! Goes well with a grilled steak or tuna steak as well. … Read more

Simple French Herb Salad Mix

Description A crisp batch of French salad herb mix–great with any dressings, savory toppings, meats, and cheeses. Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce – rinsed, dried and chopped 1 head red leaf lettuce – rinsed, dried and chopped (Optional) 1 leaf green leaf lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped (Optional) 1 (5 ounce) package baby arugula … Read more

Zoodle Caprese Salad

Description This recipe is from my friend Vicki. A simple summer arugula salad with zoodles, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Ingredients 2 small zucchini 16 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed 1 (10 ounce) basket grape tomatoes 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste 1 (5 ounce) package arugula 10 leaves fresh basil Instructions Cut zucchini into spirals … Read more

Spiral Zucchini Salad

Description A fresh-from-your-garden salad. Ingredients 1 zucchini, cut into spirals using a spiral slicer 1 large carrot, cut into spirals using a spiral slicer 1 cup miniature cherry tomatoes (such as Katinka cherry or red currant tomatoes) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste 1 tablespoon finely grated … Read more

Spicy English Seven-Layer Salad

Description This seven-layer salad takes some inspiration from the salads they sell at Boots (pasta shells and julienned carrots) and some inspiration from my grandmother (curry powder and brown sugar). This makes a really refreshing, flavorful salad that I simply love and that my friends request at barbeques! Ingredients 2 cups small seashell pasta 4 … Read more

Grilled Romaine Salad

Description Romaine hearts are slightly charred on the grill, and served with a fabulous shallot-balsamic dressing. Accompanied with oven dried tomatoes. Whoever eats this will go nuts for it!!! Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 … Read more

Chickpea Macaroni Salad

Description This Greek-style pasta salad would also be good tossed with fresh avocado and mint. Ingredients 1 cup macaroni 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup pitted black olives 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper … Read more

Sweet & Tangy Apple Coleslaw

Description Got 4 ingredients and 10 minutes? Then you’re on your way to an apple coleslaw bursting with flavor. Try this Sweet & Tangy Apple Coleslaw as a smart side. Ingredients ¾ cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing 1 tablespoon honey 1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix) 2 apples (preferably red and green), … Read more

Red Cabbage Slaw with a Twist

Description Having discovered the wonderful qualities of fresh ginger, I tried to create a colorful winter salad with a surprising mix of flavor. Ingredients 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage ¾ cup diced red bell pepper 2 shallots, diced 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 10 leaves fresh basil, snipped ¼ cup … Read more