Tag: Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad, with black beans, corn, red pepper and cilantro, in a white serving dish in the garden.

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Colorful and delicious, Southwest Quinoa Salad relies on kitchen staples plus a few fresh herbs and vegetables to create a crowd-pleasing and protein rich side dish for easy entertaining.

Moroccan Chickpea and Barley Salad on a a square plate with antique silver serving spoon.

Moroccan Chickpea and Barley Salad

Ras al hanout is the potent ingredient that makes this salad special. It is a blend of various spices used to flavor meals in the middle east and Africa. Rather than a set blend of a few spices, ras al hanout can have dozens of spices in the mix and which spices it contains varies depending on the source…

Cowboy Caviar on a bed of angel hair cole slaw served on a square plate

Cowboy Caviar

Hi there! It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? There are probably at least a million reasons. For my part the last few years have involved distracting challenges with moving, health, business, politics, organization, technology, photography and Apple products, just to name a few…. but that’s not really what I […]

Cranberry Eggnog Salad on crystal plate

Family Traditions – Cranberry Eggnog Salad

Last year I read a piece in Southern Living magazine that had me laughing out loud. “Taking Sides” by Allison Glock described a formidable family tradition in the form of The Cranberry Salad, a side dish that nobody liked but was made and served each Thanksgiving day as a matter […]

Collard Salad with Lemon Dressing

New Year’s Day Dinner Are you planning to dine on black-eyed peas and greens this New Year’s Day? Tradition tells us it will bring good luck and prosperity in the New Year. I cannot speak to the efficacy of this practice, though I admit that when I consider the events […]

Fig Salad Dressed in Balsamic and Honey served on a white plate with a French napkin

Fig Salad Dressed in Honey and Balsamic Vinegar

Serve figs that are just shy of perfect ripeness in a composed salad with spring greens and goat cheese. Drizzled with a honey and balsamic dressing, then topped with candied pecans, this salad is a beautiful way to enjoy the exquisite flavor of these exotic gems.

Forbidden Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing

Would you like to add a touch of drama to you picnic fare this summer? Here is a wholesome salad that can do the job.  Not only is it beautiful and easy to prepare but its main ingredient has a long history and a reputation as forbidden. Shopping at Costco […]

Dijon Blue Chicken Salad in an asymmetric rectangular bowl with a pot of pansies in the background.

Transitional Flavors in a Dijon Blue Chicken Salad

Dijon Blue Chicken Salad uses a bright assortment of fresh ingredients and dresses them with the bold flavor of a country Dijon mustard marinade. Served with a fresh green salad and crusty roll, or alongside a bed of brown rice, Dijon Blue Chicken Salad makes a satisfying main course for a warm weather menu.

Fennel Salad with orange sections and cranberries

Fennel Salad

Just drizzle these few ingredients with the elements of a simple dressing and toss. The flavor of spring is here!