Caprese Salad with CucumbersCaprese salad is one of my favorite summertime dishes but it can be a refreshing side for fall or winter dinner. I marinated cucumbers to give it some more crunch and substance. It was well received when I brought it to a pasta dinner recently.
Apple ColeslawHere is an easy coleslaw you could whip up! This coleslaw can be eaten as a side dish, salad, in your sandwich or complete any meal you want to serve.
Watermelon SaladA very nice, refreshing salad that pairs perfectly with a meat entree or at a BBQ party! Feel free to alter this recipe with your preferred tomatoes, greens, herbs, choice of cheese.
Caramelized Onion Balsamic Chicken SaladThis salad is scrumptious! We call it "Fancy Restaurant Salad". The balsamic sauce is used to marinate the chicken, as the salad dressing, and as the finishing touch to your caramelized onions. Using one sauce for these three different things gives each of them their own unique flavour.
Creamy Avocado Basil Pasta SaladI made this at my friend's house because we were craving a pesto-like flavour on a hot day, but we did not have the right equipment available to grind up a nice pesto sauce. I opted for items that were already in the fridge to try to mimic the flavours, and used an avocado as the base of the creamy sauce. It only took the amount of time it took to boil the pasta, then was chilled. It was such a delight, that I had to share it with you!
Spicy Asian Watermelon SaladPacked with nuts, avocados, tomatoes and watermelon, this dish is loaded with great textures. It's also full of vitamins and healthy fats. I didn't use an oil in the dressing because of the balance you get from the cashews and avocado. This savoury and spicy twist on a melon salad makes a great side for any meal. Give it a try!
Spicy Bean Sprout SaladThis is a great side dish, goes well with rice dishes, soup, and especially fish in my opinion.
Chickpea Sprout and Cucumber SaladHere's an easy way to get some healthy foods in you! It involves sprouting which can be fun.
Freezing ColeslawTo prepare cole slaw for freezing begin by soaking the shredded cabbage in salt water for an hour, then squeeze out excess moisture. Add other ingredients and package for freezing. This is a page about freezing cole slaw.
Slaw Beet SaladThis is a healthy and refreshing side salad dish that will complement any dish especially meat. I made this for our holiday Christmas party and it paired very well with prime rib.
Summer Berry SaladThis simple salad is dressed with just two ingredients; honey and lime. It's my favorite salad to bring to summer potlucks and it is also wonderful as an ice cream topping.
Peach, Tomato and Basil SaladRefreshing and delicious. Next time I will add chicken to make a main-dish meal.
Dandelion Greens and Pomegranate...Did you know that dandelion greens are edible? Not only are they edible, but they are extremely high in vitamin A, calcium and potassium. If that weren't reason enough to eat them, they are free! Yes, we all have them, don't we?
3 Bean Pasta SaladI love bean salad and pasta salad, so I decided to create a salad that is the best of both!
Cran-Apple Spinach Salad with Spiced PecansI absolutely love this salad. It always receives rave reviews. The mix of tart and sweet is fabulous! It would be a great healthy option for a potluck or family BBQ.
Mediterranean Feta SaladThis is a fresh tasting salad with a lemon dressing that makes you think of spring. I will probably add olives and cucumbers next time and double the recipe. Great in wraps, added to lettuce or on it's own.
Black Bean Quinoa SaladI threw this together for a quick summer salad this week. My husband loved it so much that he said he would eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Quinoa is so versatile and a great substitute for pasta or rice.
Sissy's Taco SaladThis is my oldest sister's recipe. She has been making taco salad this way for as long as I can remember. I have been making it for my family ever since.
