Category: Salads
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Fall in Love with These Seasonal Salads: 4 Fresh & Flavorful Recipes
When I think of fall, I immediately think of cozy comfort foods, warm spices, and all the delicious seasonal ingredients this time of year has to offer. But who says salads are just for spring and summer? Fall is actually one of my favorite seasons to enjoy a fresh, flavorful salad filled with crisp apples,…
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Farmer’s Market Series: Corn and Shallot Caesar Salad
One of my favorite parts of summer is visiting local farmers markets. On a recent trip to the Chester Farmers’ Market here in Connecticut, I picked up some beautiful fresh sweet corn that immediately inspired my next recipe. There’s something special about cooking with ingredients that were harvested just days before they end up on…
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Mare’s Summer Entertaining Favorites
Happy first day of summer and Father’s Day! Summer is one of my favorite times of year for gathering with family and friends. Whether it’s a backyard cookout, casual dinner on the patio, or weekend get-together, I love creating recipes that bring people together around the table. I’ve rounded up eight of my favorite summer…
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Winter Kale Panzanella Salad
When the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, salads need to work a little harder to feel satisfying. Enter this Winter Kale Panzanella Salad—a hearty, colorful dish that bridges the gap between fresh and comforting, making it perfect for the colder months. Panzanella is traditionally a summer bread salad built around juicy tomatoes…
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Grilled Zucchini Salad
There’s something about a simple, beautifully composed salad that feels both fresh and elevated—and this one checks all the boxes. Tender, golden slices of roasted zucchini sit on a bed of peppery greens, finished with creamy crumbles of feta, crunchy pistachios, and delicate herbs that bring everything together. It’s light, vibrant, and layered with flavor…
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Asparagus and Pea Orzo Salad
When spring and summer produce is at its peak, simple recipes are often the ones that shine the brightest. This Asparagus and Pea Orzo Salad is packed with tender-crisp asparagus, sweet green peas, and perfectly cooked orzo, all tossed in a bright lemon dressing that lets every ingredient stand out. It’s fresh, vibrant, and comes…
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Spring Quinoa Salad
Fresh, colorful, and packed with seasonal ingredients, this Spring Quinoa Salad is the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making on repeat. Fluffy quinoa is tossed with crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon vinaigrette for a salad that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Every bite is light, vibrant, and full…
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Winter Delicata Squash Salad w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Winter salads can be just as colorful, vibrant, and delicious as their summer counterparts! This Winter Delicata Squash Salad brings together the wonderful flavors of the season with tender, roasted delicata squash, peppery arugula, juicy pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese. It’s a beautiful combination of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors, making it the perfect addition…
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Roasted Butternut Squash Fall Salad
Happy Monday foodie friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This week on my blog, I’m sharing my new favorite fall salad, Roasted Butternut Squash Fall Salad. The peppery arugula, crunchy pecans, roasted butternut squash, juicy apples and shallots is autumn in a bowl! I dressed this salad in a simple apple cider vinaigrette.…
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Heirloom Tomato Salad
Happy Tuesday friends! With only a few more days left of summer, I wanted to share a delicious heirloom tomato salad I created. This salad is nothing short of flavor. From the juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula and shallots, this salad is summer in a bowl! The star of this tasty salad is the caper vinaigrette!…
