Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend. If you are looking for some new winter recipes to try out, then look no further! I have some delicious soup recipes and winter salads. These recipes are great for week night meals, lunch and even easy to meal prep. Enjoy these winter recipes! Stay tuned,…
Tag: salad recipes
Winter Delicata Squash Salad w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Hello foodie friends! I have an exciting post to share this week! Recently, I did a collaboration with Marianna Devetzoglou from Oleosophia. They are a family owned extra virgin olive oil business located in Kalentzi, Greece. The extra virgin olive oil is produced from hand picked olives on the family’s grove. Oleosophia hosts olive oil…
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….
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!…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Herby Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Chickpeas and Lemon Vinaigrette
There’s something incredibly satisfying about a hearty salad that feels both fresh and nourishing. This Mediterranean kale salad is exactly that—vibrant, flavorful, and full of ingredients that come together beautifully in every bite. Tender kale is tossed with crisp cucumber, briny olives, and hearty chickpeas, then finished with crumbled feta and sun-dried tomatoes for a…
Autumn Harvest Salad
Sometimes the simplest combinations create the most memorable dishes. This apple, candied pecan, and blue cheese arugula salad is a perfect example of how a handful of fresh ingredients can come together to create something vibrant, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Peppery arugula forms the base of this salad, layered with crisp sweet apples, rich candied…
In the Kitchen with Mare 