Delightfully fresh, aromatic and flavor-packed, this delicious homemade ranch dressing recipe will be your go-to from now on for a variety of meals and snacks! A couple of years ago a poll revealed that 40% of all Americans claim ranch dressing as their favorite and … Continue reading →
Sauerkraut Salad
Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad is not only wonderfully healthy, it's superbly delicious! Low calorie, low carb and low fat. My Bavarian mom frequently made this Sauerkraut Salad while we were growing up and it's a salad our … Continue reading →
BEST Macaroni Salad
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post. This recipe ensures that you'll avoid all the common pitfalls of a mediocre macaroni salad. Deliciously creamy, moist, packed with flavor, the right balance of ingredients, the perfect texture, and visually beautiful, this … Continue reading →
Greek Einkorn (Wheat Berry) Salad
This Greek Einkorn Wheat Berry Salad is not only visually beautiful and nutritious, it's a total flavor explosion! I'm a big fan of grain salads. They're not only nutritious but I find they keep me satiated without having to consume large servings. And they're great … Continue reading →
Freezer Slaw
Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this delicious freezer slaw is make-ahead and superbly convenient to have on hand! I'm not sure where or when freezer slaw originated, but the concept has been around for decades. This oldie but goodie comes by way of request … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Italian Dressing
Get ready to whip up the BEST homemade Italian dressing in just 5 minutes! Nothing beats the taste of good homemade Italian dressing and this recipe has the perfect balance of flavors! Superior flavor aside, making your own homemade Italian dressing has additional … Continue reading →
Thai Quinoa Salad
The flavors in this colorful salad are out of this world and it's bound to be a hit at your next gathering! Here is a delicious new salad you can try out at your next picnic, potluck, BBQ or family dinner. With its vibrant array of colors, textures and flavors, it's … Continue reading →
Perfect Creamy Coleslaw
This deliciously creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your barbecue, picnic and summer potluck! It's hard to imagine a barbecue, picnic or summer potluck without coleslaw! The name coleslaw arose from the Dutch word koolsla which means "cabbage salad." … Continue reading →
Chilled Asparagus with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Cool and crisp asparagus spears and tossed in a delicious lemon-dijon vinaigrette for a simple, elegant and delicious asparagus salad! We planted asparagus in our garden 2 years ago. It's going to be at least another year before we can reap our first harvest and let … Continue reading →
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Veal
I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this delicious recipe! If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin each new year with a commitment to eat healthier. Sometimes you're successful, sometimes less so, but what definitely makes a huge … Continue reading →
Steak Salad with Spinach & Roasted Butternut Squash
Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post. It's approaching the end of September and Autumn is definitely in the air. One of the things I always look forward to come autumn, aside from the beautiful fall foliage and the excuse to eat lots of hearty soups … Continue reading →
Southern Sorghum & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Sorghum is an interesting grain with a rich heritage and unique flavor. Plus it's something of a superhero crop because it's one of the most efficient crops in conversion of solar energy, is environmentally friendly, requires less water than other grain crops and is … Continue reading →
German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
Eating this cool and crunchy cucumber salad always reminds me of Germany. It's commonly included as part of any Salatteller (salad plate) in German restaurants. A Salatteller will often feature a serving of carrot salad, radish salad, lettuce greens, potato salad and this … Continue reading →
BEST Chicken Salad
For a chicken salad that's guaranteed to be a total winner, look no further! This chicken salad is wonderfully creamy without being overly wet, it isn’t too sweet or too tangy, and it incorporates the perfect balance of flavors. I'm a sentimental romantic. So you'll … Continue reading →
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
You just can't have too many pasta salad recipes. They're the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ, picnic or potluck so it's always nice to have a variety to choose from. I had a chunk of mozzarella and some pepperoni left over from a pizza I made the other day and needed a … Continue reading →
Moroccan Chicken Salad
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to my readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! Moroccan food is just downright delicious. It's considered among the most diverse cuisines in the world, the reason being that for … Continue reading →
Lemon Quinoa & Bean Salad
Quinoa is a fascinating food and it has long been lauded for its unique nutritional benefits. For example, you may have heard that it's a complete protein. What that means is that it contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body can't produce on its own but has to … Continue reading →
Southern Black-eyed Pea Salad (or Salsa)
The South has a tradition that goes back to the Civil War and says black-eyed peas bring good luck. Specifically, they bring good luck if they're eaten on New Year's Day. Now I realize I'm a few months late in the good luck game, but if the luck-bringing powers of the … Continue reading →
BEST Classic Potato Salad
Potato salads is one of those dishes practically everyone claims they have the best recipe for. Ugh, dangling participle. Okay, let's try that again: Potato salads is one of those dishes for which practically everyone claims they have the best recipe. (Sounds a little … Continue reading →
German Tomato Salad (Tomatensalat)
This is a fresh and vibrantly flavorful Summer tomato salad that is typical of the ones I know and love from Germany. Simple, quick and as easy as 1, 2, 3, all you have to do is cut up the tomatoes, onions, and herbs, prepare the vinaigrette, and pour the vinaigrette over … Continue reading →
Broccoli and Pasta Salad with Olives, Parmesan & Toasted Walnuts
There simply is no excuse for buying those pre-packaged boxed pasta salad mixes. Not when you can whip up something this delicious and wholesome in minutes! I love the combination of chewy-crunchy, especially in a flavorful and wholesome pasta salad. This salad comes … Continue reading →
Asian Wheat Berry Salad
Dooooooon't skip over this recipe! Look, I know what you're thinking. Normally I would think the same thing: "Wheat berries. Ummm. Boring." But so help me, I'll be had if you make this, try it and don't like it. Change the name if it makes it more appealing to you. … Continue reading →
Crunchy Broccoli Salad
This Crunchy Broccoli Salad combines a variety of crunchy vegetables along with sweet raisins, dried cranberries, salty sunflower seeds, and a delicious creamy cider coleslaw dressing. Whether enjoying as a side dish for dinner or a healthy lunch, this salad's a winner! … Continue reading →
Greek Orzo Salad
You can never have too many good pasta salad recipes and this one is goooood. Quick and easy to make, packed full of wholesome ingredients, and bursting with flavor! … Continue reading →
Asian Chicken Salad {Applebee’s Copycat Recipe}
One of my most favorite restaurant salads. Now you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost and it tastes as good, or better, as the "real thing"! … Continue reading →
Creamy Artichoke Spinach Pasta (+ Dining Out With The Kids)
Thank you to BJ's Restaurant and Pollinate for sponsoring this post! A deliciously creamy, cheesy artichoke spinach pasta salad that is quick and easy to make with phenomenal results! Plus, a little documentary of our experience dining out with our two very … Continue reading →
Mexican Wheat Berry Salad with Chipotles and Toasted Walnuts
A deliciously flavorful, vibrant and healthy whole grain salad laced with smoky chipotles, tangy cheese, and a sweet & savory vinaigrette! PLUS, a cookbook giveaway! … Continue reading →
Authentic German Potato Salad (Swabian Style)
This authentic German potato salad comes from the Swabia region of southern Germany where it remains one of the most popular and most delicious of all potato salads! I'm a huge potato salad fan and I enjoy it in all its varieties. But my all-time favorite is … Continue reading →
Greek-style Grilled Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes & Feta
This salad is so fresh and vibrant and the flavor of the grilled asparagus is out of this world! … Continue reading →
Curried Couscous Salad
A healthy and satisfying couscous salad with a wonderful flavor and packed full of healthy ingredients. Quick to assemble, it's perfect for taking to work for lunch or enjoying as a versatile side dish. … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Wheat Berry Salad
Absolutely packed full of healthy veggies, oils, and wheat berries, this latest addition to my "Mega Healthy" series is both tummy-satisfying and delicious. … Continue reading →
German Picnic Salad
Thank you to Honest Cooking and Castello for sponsoring this post! Though I do try to exercise self-control, I'm a bit of a cheese addict. Growing up in Europe with regular access to the world's best cheeses rendered me into something of a cheese snob. I can't help it. … Continue reading →
Grilled Chicken and Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Herbed Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette
This past Friday was the first official day of Summer! Salads are one of my favorite things to eat on hot days. Not that the weather's been hot here in WA, in fact right now it's pouring rain, but it was a beautiful weekend for the most part and that called for a yummy … Continue reading →
Watercress Salad with Strawberries and Hazelnuts
Whether deliciously complex or refreshingly simple, I love a good salad. The other day the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the beautiful rhododendrons were starting to blossom. I felt like something fresh and vibrant. So I picked up some fresh watercress and … Continue reading →
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