Category Archives: Salads

Blackberry & Fig Salad

Take advantage of the end of berry season and enjoy this salad with figs! I have had many salads this summer but this one was extra special. The flavors of the blackberries and figs with the delightful butter lettuce and … Continue reading

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Spring Salad

Spring has sprung! I have enjoyed long walk with my pal Oreo in mid 50s weather. I am also enjoying fresh greens, fruit and herbs in my salads. I put this one together for lunch yesterday and it was pretty … Continue reading

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Crunchy Veggie Salad with Cilantro and Lime

January is a great month for fresh new ideas and food. I’ve been eating lots of fruits and veggies this month and one of my favorite quick and delicious salads is this one. This can be changed up by adding … Continue reading

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Garden Greek Salad

We had an unusually wonderful harvest of our cherry tomatoes over the weekend. I whipped up this simple salad to highlight the sweet little lovelies. The vegetables are fresh and crunchy and the dressing is light but flavorful. A great … Continue reading

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Greek Chopped Salad

Fresh salads are always a welcome add to a lunch or dinner menu. This salad has a crunchy, fresh and flavorful taste and the feta adds a rich filling protein. It really could be a lunch or dinner on it’s own. … Continue reading

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Oil and Vinegar Dressing on a Green Salad

I’m not sure when I stopped buying pre-made salad dressing but it was a while ago…one year, maybe two? I would always read the labels and undoubtedly there were in ingredients in them that were less than stellar – canola … Continue reading

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Roasted Asparagus, Red Pepper and Quinoa Salad

Spring and asparagus are here again and a light roasting of asparagus with red pepper really brings out the flavor of the vegetables. I topped the salad with avocado for a richer flavor and served it on a bed of … Continue reading

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Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

I’m back in the kitchen after a long time away. I’ve been back here and there to Portland but we have returned for a good long time. My husband is on sabbatical and we have taken full advantage of the … Continue reading

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Southwest Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner I adapted a recipe from The Garden Grazer with a Southwest flare. It is fresh and with the cilantro and lime it tastes like a great add to a Cinco De Mayo celebration. … Continue reading

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Tomato and Asparagus Salad

Spring is in the air and asparagus are in season. They are so good and fresh this time of year. Here’s a nice, quick salad recipe with steamed asparagus highlighted and accented by a tangy vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, yellow peppers … Continue reading

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