Escarole Salad with Grapes & Olives + Blue Cheese

Welcome to the Week of Salads, where we’re breaking the sacred salad rulebook! Instead of cold greens, we’re pan-warming our way to culinary glory with an extravagant mix of olives, grapes, and blue cheese. If you cannot find it, forget the escarole; hearty lettuce works just fine for this warm salad adventure. Bon appétit!

Green Bean, Artichoke & Tuna Salad

So, it was a chill weeknight dinner, whipping up a quick and tasty dish. The spotlight was on a homemade honey mustard dressing that rocks! You prep green beans, artichokes, and tuna, then sauté everything together. It’s all about keeping it fun and easy for dinner without eating super late. Enjoy!

Chicken Salad + Grapes

Who knew chicken salad could be as flexible as a yoga routine? Ok, maybe not my yoga routine. Swap mayo for Greek yogurt, toss in whatever veggies and nuts lurking in the fridge, and you’ve got a masterpiece! Add grapes for sweetness and crunch, and serve it however you fancy—just don’t blame me if it disappears fast!

Chickpea Salad

This chickpea salad is the perfect make-ahead meal for a smooth week. It’s versatile: serve it alone, over greens, or in a sandwich. The balanced blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and red wine vinegar creates a delightful flavor. Pro tip: Soak red onions in cold water to reduce their sharpness. Enjoy this refreshing dish any time of day!

Heart of Palm, Avocado & Cucumber Salad

This refreshing Heart of Palm, Avocado & Cucumber Salad is a delightful and balanced dish. The combination of fresh ingredients and zesty lemon juice creates a satisfying meal or side. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. Enjoy!

Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad

The roasted beet and citrus salad is a delightful blend of earthiness and acidity, with a punch of homemade dressing, a crunch of roasted pistachios, and the richness of feta. It’s a perfect addition to weeknight meals, complementing dishes like orange-marinated pork chops. The recipe allows for variations, such as using golden beets or adjusting beet sizes for palatability. With the right energy and excitement, this salad is a joy to prepare and enjoy.

Mango Avocado Salsa Salad w/Corn & Black Beans

Bring on different types of greens and combine that with a tropical summer feel (and maybe a light tropical cocktail), and you have yourself a salad that eats like a meal. Or omit the greens and add chips and queso for a new kind of nacho spread. Either way, this Mango Avocado Salsa w/corn &…

Panzanella Salad

It is done – we have signed up for the 2023 CSA summer season! It will be the fourth year in a row and I am struggling to contain my excitement to start receiving weekly boxes of fresh, local produce. Followed quickly by spending time on my deck in the sunshine and brainstorming ways to…

Wedge Salad

As the weather gets warm each year, a crisp cold salad feels supremely refreshing.  At our house this spring/summer of 2022, we owned the tradition of the Wedge Salad.  Serving this many times and looking forward expanding it’s possibilities each time with the changing seasons. Typically iceberg lettuce is not our go to for salads,…

Strawberry Tomato Salsa

This was the first meal invented from the 2021 CSA and it started the season off right. So, very ripe strawberries paired with equally vibrant tomatoes created a sweet, but savory topping for grilled balsamic marinaded chicken. I’m not sure if it was the long winter, the anticipation of fresh local produce or just the…