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BEST Macaroni Salad

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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

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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

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Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this make-ahead freezer slaw is sure to be a hit and is 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 … Continue reading →

BEST Homemade Italian Dressing

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Get ready to whip up the best homemade Italian dressing in just 5 minutes! Nothing beats the taste of good homemade Italian dressing! And superior taste aside, making your own has additional benefits.  Virtually ALL store-bought Italian dressings are made with … Continue reading →

Thai Quinoa Salad

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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

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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

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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

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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 →

Southern Sorghum & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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 →

Asian Wheat Berry Salad

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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

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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

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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 →

Curried Couscous Salad

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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 →

German Picnic Salad

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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 →

Watercress Salad with Strawberries and Hazelnuts

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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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