Salads
Lightened-Up Potato Salad
Growing up in the Midwest meant potato salads were basically the star of the show at every potluck and summer gathering. Most of them, while delicious, were ladened with mayonnaise with little trace of potatoes, eggs, herbs or other vegetables. I am a huge mayonnaise fan, but I like the actual salad to shine while…
Read MoreCucumber & Cherry Quinoa Salad
I love when recipes are customizable, meaning it’s very easy to make substitutions to fit what you’re craving. This salad, for example, has quinoa, cucumber, sweet cherries, pistachios, feta and parsley and is tossed with a fresh orange vinaigrette dressing. Yum! But next time I make it, I might use farro (an ancient grain), strawberries,…
Read MoreAsparagus Caprese Salad
We are now fully submerged in spring, and I don’t know about you, but I’m absolutely loving it! I’ve been enjoying all of the spring eats, like rhubarb and asparagus. Today, I’m sharing with you one of my very favorite asparagus recipes: Asparagus Caprese Salad. Caprese salad, traditionally, is a simple mix of fresh mozzarella, bright red tomatoes,…
Read MoreChicken Cobb Salad
There was a time in my life when I thought eating a salad as a meal was slightly boring, and definitely not satisfying. But then I realized by including high-protein and high-fiber ingredients, other fun mix-ins and a delicious dressing, the salad life could actually be pretty awesome. Here’s how to make that happen: High-protein…
Read More