Category: Salads
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Grilled Steak Salad with Corn, Asparagus & Arugula Pesto
Summer is the season for simple meals that let fresh ingredients shine. This steak pesto salad is bright, colorful, and full of texture — tender slices of steak, vibrant herb pesto, sweet corn, and crisp greens all coming together in one effortless dish. It’s the kind of recipe that feels equally at home on a…
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Jennifer Aniston Salad
Last month, I was at a family barbecue. My husband’s cousin made this amazing quinoa and chickpea salad that I loved!! She sent me the recipe and I’ve been making it quite often. It’s become my new favorite summer salad! This quinoa salad is made for summer hosting. Bright, fresh, and full of seasonal produce,…
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Mare’s Favorite Quinoa & Arugula Salad
This Mediterranean quinoa bowl is bright, fresh, and full of seasonal flavor. With crisp vegetables, hearty grains, and a simple lemony finish, it’s an easy, feel-good dish that works just as well for everyday lunches as it does for relaxed summer entertaining. Below you’ll find the full recipe with simple steps and fresh ingredients that…
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Radicchio and Brussel Sprout Winter Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette
There’s something about a simple green salad that never goes out of style. Crisp lettuces, pops of radicchio, and fresh herbs tossed in a bright, lemony vinaigrette — it’s the kind of dish that feels effortless, yet instantly elevates any table. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled seafood, pasta night, or a cozy weeknight dinner,…
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Dakos Salata (Cretan Salad)
There’s something timeless about a beautifully made Dakos Salata (Cretan salad). Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny capers, and barley rusks (in Greek paximadia) all layered beneath a generous slab of creamy feta — simple ingredients, thoughtfully combined. It’s the kind of dish that feels effortless yet intentional, vibrant yet grounded. This version leans into bold…
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Winter Apple Walnut Salad with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette
When the seasons begin to shift and the air turns just slightly crisp, I start reaching for salads that feel both fresh and comforting. This arugula salad with apples, toasted walnuts, and blue cheese is exactly that — bright and peppery, with just enough richness to make it feel special. The crisp sweetness of the…
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Fall Harvest Pear Salad with Candied Cinnamon Pecans
As the seasons begin to shift and the air turns crisp, I find myself gravitating toward recipes that highlight the beauty of fall’s freshest ingredients. This Pear, Gorgonzola cheese & Candied Pecan Salad is a perfect example of how simple, seasonal produce can come together to create something both elegant and comforting. Sweet, juicy pears…
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Mare’s Summer Peach Salad
When summer peaches are at their peak, there’s nothing better than letting their natural sweetness shine in a simple, beautiful dish. This Summer Peach Salad celebrates everything we love about summer cooking—fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and effortless elegance. Juicy slices of ripe peaches are paired with creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and delicate ribbons of prosciutto.…
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Panzanella with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives
Sometimes the simplest salads are the ones that deliver the most flavor. This Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Crispy Croutons is a perfect example—fresh, vibrant, and full of texture in every bite. Peppery arugula forms the base, tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and thin slices of red onion. Golden, herb-seasoned croutons…
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Mare’s Summer Cobb Salad
There’s something about a vibrant, ingredient-packed salad that feels both refreshing and satisfying. This Summer Cobb Salad brings together bold flavors, bright colors, and wholesome ingredients in one beautiful bowl. Tender slices of seasoned grilled chicken sit atop a bed of crisp greens, surrounded by creamy avocado, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked…
