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.

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!

Crab and Avocado Salad with Pomegranate Arils

Jeweled Crab and Avocado Salad

Pomegranates are the most festive of fruits. Their beautiful garnet skin is the very color of Christmas cheer. Not only is the color of a pomegranate regal but the shape is that of a plump orb topped with a jaunty little crown, suggesting royalty. Like the best jewelry boxes, the […]