Category Archives: Salads

Caprese Salad with Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette or Summer on a Plate

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Shari

I have a new morning smoothy. It is called Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette. Not really. But I did have salad for breakfast this morning because I couldn’t wait until lunch to have more of this dressing. It is so … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caprese Salad, Company Recipes, Italian Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes, Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette | 25 Comments

Perfect Memorial Weekend Dishes to Bring to a Bar-B-Q

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Shari

Are you invited to a bar-b-q or pot-luck for Memorial Day weekend? It seems like quite often when asked to attend one of these type of events, I am asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Since I love … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Cabin Recipes, Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Memorial Day Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Memorial Day Salads, Memorial Day Side Dishes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans | 14 Comments

Classic Greek Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Shari

There is an Italian restaurant that I go to once in a while that has the best Greek Salad. I think it is a great salad because they put a lot of feta cheese and Kalamata olives in it which … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Classic Greek Salad, Classic Greek Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette, Greek Salad, Homemade Salad Dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette, Salad, Salad Dressing, Vinaigrette | 22 Comments

Apple, Bacon, and Candied Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Shari

Oh my! This salad! I can’t stop thinking about it. It is one of the best salads I’ve ever had. I think I could drink the dressing, it is so good. There is just nothing like homemade vinaigrette. The dressing … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Recipes, Company, Fall Recipes, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Apple Bacon and Candied Pecan Salad, Apple Recipes, Bacon, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Fall Recipes, Salad, Side Dishes | 16 Comments

Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Shari

I saw a funny post on Instagram the other day. It fits me exactly. I always knew the fish, Dory, in Finding Nemo was modeled after me (she has no short-term memory). I thought it was so cute, I just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Couscous, Couscous Salad, Israeli Couscous, Memorial Day, Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad, Pistachios, Side Dishes, Summer Bar-b-q | 18 Comments

Southwestern Cobb Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Shari

I have been wanting to make a salad with cilantro dressing ever since my daughter made one last summer for a get-together she went to. It looked so colorful and refreshing. I figured what better time to try it than during … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken Recipes, Cinco de Mayo, Lunch, Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes, Salads, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Cilantro Vinaigrette, Cinco de Mayo, Main Dish Salads, Southwestern Cobb Salad, Taco Salad | 18 Comments

Wedge Salad with Bacon, Avocado, and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Shari

I don’t know why I love blue cheese dressing, but I do. It seems odd to like a cheese that is covered in mold. I remember growing up our family all loved Bob’s Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing. This recipe reminds … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Bacon, BLT Salad, Blue Cheese, Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, Salad Dressing, Salad with Bacon, Wedge Salad | 10 Comments

Autumn Cobb Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Shari

I’ve been pondering this salad in my brain for quite some time now. Maybe that is why I have been so distracted lately (it doesn’t take much). I couldn’t find my sun glasses yesterday until I got home from the grocery store … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Fall Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Autumn Cobb Salad, Fall Recipes, Pomegranate Seeds, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Salad Dressing, Salads | 18 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad with Brown Sugar-Cider Vinaigrette

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Shari

We ate this salad for dinner 3 times last week. I just can’t get enough of it. I think it is the best salad I’ve ever had. It is a great combination of salty and slightly sweet ingredients. There are different textures in it … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Company, Fall Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Arugula, Brown Sugar Cider Vinaigrette, Butternut Squash, Butternut Squash Salad, Dressings, Fall Recipes, Salads | 11 Comments

Raspberry, Almond, and Feta Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Shari

It seems with the hot weather, all I want to eat are salads and ice cream. Since it probably wouldn’t be the best thing for me to have ice cream every night for dinner, I am trying to focus on … Continue reading →