I love a salad! Could be vegetarian, could be creamy, could be fruit heavy, featuring some crispy bacon, juicy chicken, or spiral pasta! Quick, easy, and everybody loves them!
This Grape Salad with Candied Walnuts had it going on! The combo of red and green grapes, the honey vanilla filling with that hint of lemon in there, the little mint bursts, the crunchy candied walnut pieces?! I mean it just hit every single texture and flavor! It was crunchy, creamy, sweet, kinda tangy, kinda herby! A total flavor bomb – exuding, cheesecake vibes?! This would drop jaws at a potluck this summer.
This time of the year, I am chomping at the bit for summer! I want all the chilled, bright, vibrant things! This Avocado Shrimp Salad was full of flavor, and it totally felt like sunshine! The big juicy shrimp, the huge chunks of avocado, the chili lime oil, the charred corn, cilantro, the lime juice burst on the palate – I mean this had so much going on! This was really simple to make, and it would be perfect for an upcoming potluck or holiday! It was so unique and also offers a ton of protein and healthy fats from the avocado too!
One of my favorite things to snack on is a tasty, cold salad! This Street Corn Pasta Salad was like a chilled and deconstructed, spicy street corn cob! The jalapeño brought a nice heat, the flavors of the lime, the crunchy corn, the cheese, and the chili powder – it all came together so well! And this salad gets yummier as it sits in its own deliciousness! This pasta salad would be perfect for a potluck, party, or a sunny day on the patio!
I could eat a salad EVERY DAY! This Southwest Steak Salad was bright, veggie packed, and incredibly satisfying! The flavor on the steak? It was ridiculously good, and the marinade was SO simple! The roasted corn and those fresh peppers really gave that Southwest vibe, with the chipotle lime dressing taking everything to the next level!
This Carrot Apple Walnut Salad was bursting with flavor and freshness! There was so much going on in this! It was tangy, it was crunchy, it was zesty! Those toasted walnuts, the crunchy apple, that little punch from the cilantro and green onion, that dressing?! It was unreal! This could be a side dish, an appetizer, a snack – it can be anything you want it to be!
I love salads like, 24/7 and especially when they’re unique and intriguing! This Arugula Beet Salad had so much flavor and texture going on! It was sweet, savory, that little vinegar punch in there, some tangy, creamy goat cheese – those sweet bursts of orange!? I mean – it was delicious! So complex and different than just any old salad!
This Apple Salad was so festive and SO flavorful! There was so much going on in this salad! Cherry, white cheddar, pecan, tart apples, carrot, that honey balsamic vinaigrette! When we all sat down to eat this, we just felt so…alive!
This Spicy Tuna Pasta Salad was super unique and unlike the traditional tuna pasta salad we all know and love. There was jalapeño, fresh tomatoes, green onions – it was creamy, it was flavorful! Delicious!
This Avocado Kale Salad was bursting with freshness and flavor! The plump cranberries, the crunchy little sunflower kernels, that incredibly tangy homemade Cilantro Lemon Dressing! It was delicious!
When you want tacos, but you want something light…and you love salad – so you make a Taco Salad! This was the perfect easy weeknight meal that the whole family got down with! The warm taco meat with the flavor bursts from the fresh cold veggies, the shredded cheese, and sour cream – it was just perfect.
Summer makes me want to eat all the salads and all the berries! I’m usually into a savory salad but this Strawberry Salad has some sweet AND savory notes! You get the sweetness from the strawberry, the toasty nuttiness from the almond, the tangy salty flavors from the feta – it’s a complete flavor pop!
Whenever I think of summer, I think of smokey meats, BBQ, tacos, slaws! This Cabbage Slaw was garlicky, tangy, crunchy, and oozing summer vibes. The radish brings a unique touch to this slaw and the fresh cilantro and lime really introduce a brightness!
