This simple and easy Mango Arugula Salad Recipe is just what I need to balance out my casseroles. If you are looking to lighten things up a bit for lunch or dinner, like I am, this is a great Arugula salad recipe to change things up. This recipe makes a great meal on its own or you can serve it with a bowl of Roasted Vegetable Soup. Mangoes are available… Continue Reading
14 Simple Salads Made with Fresh Berries
As we transition to a new season, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh berries right now. Strawberries and Raspberries are in season and today I am sharing some great ways to make the most of these delicious berries with a few recipes for salads with fresh berries. These salad recipes are great for transitioning to fall, while still maintaining some healthy meal ideas. Hi Friends! One of the… Continue Reading
Vegetable Spaghetti Salad
This colorful Vegetable Spaghetti Salad recipe is perfect for a summer meal or side dish. Cool and refreshing with fresh seasonal vegetables. Be sure to check out our other great summer salad recipes. This spaghetti salad is the perfect side dish or meal to enjoy year round. It is especially refreshing when the weather is hot and you want to enjoy a simple salad. As you know, all our recipes… Continue Reading
Easy Penne Pasta Salad
This Easy Macaroni Salad recipe is a favorite of mine for barbeques and summer gatherings. Cold penne pasta salad is a wonderful, refreshing dish when you want something to go with your picnic or lunch menu that you can make ahead of time.I love to serve my pasta salad with Italian dressing or simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Hello Friends! If you are like me, you have been out enjoying… Continue Reading
Simple Caprese Salad
This Easy Caprese Salad recipe is so easy it is almost too easy to call a recipe! This time of year I especially love all the fresh produce and this is the perfect salad to serve this season. It’s made with fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, some spices and mozzerella cheese! I ordered Insalate Caprese a few times when we were in Italy last year and have made it many times since then…. Continue Reading
Summer Tomato Salad
This easy Summer Tomato Salad with cherry tomatoes is a wonderful dish to celebrate the season. Cool and refreshing, itis perfect for picnics, barbecues, and parties. I made this after trying a similar salad at a restaurant on vacation and it takes me back to that meal every time. Today I am sharing my vacation moment with you through this recipe idea. This post contains affiliate links. This is also… Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Mediterranean Salad
An easy Mediterranean Salad made with peppers, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Perfect as a main entree or side dish. Did you have a great weekend? We had fun times celebrating a birthday and going to a football game with friends. The evenings are still long and beautiful and I can definitely feel a cooler season coming in. Over the weekend, I made one of my easiest recipes, this… Continue Reading
Picnic Salad Recipes
Is it feeling like summer at your home yet? I cannot say it feels like summer, but it is definitely feeling like spring here. We have been enjoying getting outdoors and going on excursions. With concert and festival season kicking off, I thought it was the perfect time to share these twenty-one Easy Picnic Salad Recipes. We have included some of our favorite summer salad recipes so that you can pick… Continue Reading
Simple Cold Green Beans Salad
This Simple Green Beans salad recipe is a tasty cold salad recipe that is perfect for any meal, but especially nice for a picnic salad or barbecue side dish. This season I love to create dishes that are easy to pack and go for a meal outdoors. This is one of those recipes that is a nice cool side dish and so easy to make. This cold summer salad recipe… Continue Reading
Easy Broccoli Pasta Salad
This Easy Broccoli Pasta Salad is perfect for the upcoming picnic season and makes a great make and take lunch idea. I love making this on Sundays and then having it as a side dish and a lunch. Filled with fresh vegetables, it is also a great use of items from the farmers market. Hello Friends! I hope this week finds you well! We are finally getting a few… Continue Reading
Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing
This easy creamy honey mustard dressing is not only wonderful on salads, it is great with vegetables, chicken, and beef too! During the summer, i find my sefl making more salads for dinner and thought I would share this recipe from a few years ago. Hello Friends! Finally, the weekend has arrived. This was quite a week and today I am sharing a recipe that was first published a few years ago… Continue Reading
Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe
This Updated Three Bean Salad Recipe is similar to the classic but updated for a refreshing twist. Hello Friends! I have been to several potlucks for various celebrations and thought I would share my recipe for a classic three bean salad with a twist. I remember at all the family gatherings, there would always be an old-fashioned three bean salad and when I was younger, I honestly wasn’t that… Continue Reading
Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This quick and easy Creamy Cucumber Salad is perfect for a barbecue side dish or picnic salad. This time of year it is great for those outdoor gatherings because it is cool and refreshing. I love to pack this up and take it with us to the beach. I recommend chilling the dressing for at least an hour before serving. As a child, I remember not really caring for… Continue Reading
Easy Corn Tomato and Zucchini Salad
This easy Corn Tomato and Zucchini Salad is not only super easy to make, but it is also inexpensive to make and good for you too! I like to serve it with fish, beef, and anything made on the barbecue. Hello Friends! I hope you had a great weekend. We took a quick road trip and as much fun as it is to get out of town for a couple… Continue Reading
Easy Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
I love saving time with Dorot Garden’s frozen basil and frozen garlic. This Easy Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe comes together quickly! Hello Friends! Today I want to share with you a wonderful way to save valuable time while preparing meals for your family. I first heard about Dorot Gardens on social media. I wanted to see what they were all about because I have never used frozen basil before,… Continue Reading
Lightened Up Chicken Salad
This Lightened Up Chicken Salad is really good in a sandwich, on a cracker or just by itself. Hello Friends! Today I am sharing one of my favorite chicken salad recipes, with a light twist. In trying to lighten up our meals around here, I switched up my pecan chicken salad recipe this week. I am a big fan of chicken salad because it easily makes a flavorful snack or meal… Continue Reading
Crazy Easy Italian Salad Recipe
This Easy Italian Salad Recipe is not only delicious but incredibly quick to make. Perfect for a lunch, brunch or picnic meal! Now that summer is here, it is time to make more summertime salads. While I love them, I just cannot get myself to eat a lot of them when it is cold outside. With the weather warming up, I have been making salads and loving the chance to… Continue Reading
Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
It is heating up here in Southern California and that means fun, but it can also mean a high electric bill and leaving a bigger carbon footprint. Having been born and raised a California Girl, I feel strongly about doing my part to preserve our resources and keep our beautiful state, well, beautiful. Today I am sharing some really simple ways to conserve and reduce our impact on the environment…. Continue Reading
Classic Coleslaw Recipe
My dad used to love the Classic Coleslaw recipe that mom used to make. Back when I was a kid, there were not a lot of varieties to the basic coleslaw salad recipe like there are now. You just didn’t mess with coleslaw. We had it a lot with fried chicken and while I do not make it often enough, it goes perfectly with ribs, pulled pork and beef. It… Continue Reading
Pear Salad with Feta Cheese
This Pear Salad with Feta Cheese pretty much rings in the season for me. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it truly highlights the fall flavors of pears and cranberries, offset with a nice tangy Feta cheese. I am a big fan of Feta and love it in salads. I hear that the best Feta in the world is in Greece. I hope to get there one day so… Continue Reading
