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Asian Wheat Berry Salad

January 5, 2021

This Asian Wheat Berry Salad recipe is easy to make, features a vibrant rainbow of colors and textures, and is absolutely delicious!  A perfect make-ahead salad. I know what you may be thinking.  "Wheat berries.  Ummm.  Boring."  But I'm telling you what, it's … Continue reading →

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Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

August 16, 2020

Deliciously fresh and seductively smoky, the flavor and varied textures in this phenomenal Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe will wow your taste buds!  Quick and easy to make, serve it as a side or enjoy it as a salsa with chips! The South has a tradition that goes … Continue reading →

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Thai Quinoa Salad

July 29, 2020

The flavors in this vibrant Thai Quinoa Salad are out of this world!  Featuring a peanut sauce dressing and loads of colorful veggies, this tasty and pretty salad is bound to be a hit at your next gathering! Thai Quinoa Salad Here is a healthy and delicious salad you … Continue reading →

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Curried Couscous Salad

June 4, 2020

Curried Couscous Salad  - Packed with nutrients and LOADED with flavor, this delicious curried couscous salad recipe is sure to become a favorite! A healthy and satisfying curried couscous salad with a wonderful flavor and packed full of healthy ingredients.  Quick to … Continue reading →

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BEST Chicken Salad

May 25, 2020

For a chicken salad recipe 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 incorporates the PERFECT balance of flavors! Best Chicken Salad Recipe I'm a … Continue reading →

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Classic Potato Salad

May 24, 2020

Featuring the perfect texture, creaminess and balance of flavors, this classic potato salad recipe is simply the BEST!  Whether you enjoy it at home or take it on a picnic or to a potluck, this is sure to be a hit! Classic Potato Salad Recipe Potato salad is one of … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese Dressing

January 17, 2020

There's simply no good reason to ever use store-bought!  This homemade blue cheese dressing recipe is simple to make, has TONS of delicious uses, is WAY better than anything at the store, and is simply the BEST!! What is Blue Cheese Dressing? Blue cheese dressing is a … Continue reading →

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Waldorf Salad

January 1, 2020

Crispy apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery and toasted walnuts are enveloped in a creamy sauce in this Waldorf Salad recipe.  Originally made for New York City's rich and elite, this famous salad soon became a staple in every American home. The famous Waldorf Salad … Continue reading →

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German Red Herring Salad (Roter Heringssalat)

November 4, 2019

Pickled herring, apples, onions, pickles and red beets are covered in a luscious creamy sauce with a beautiful pinkish-red hue.  Herring fans will love this traditional German Red Herring Salad recipe! Red Herring Salad Recipe I'm originally from Stuttgart Germany but … Continue reading →

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Roasted Spiralized Beets with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

September 5, 2019

Roasted spiralized beets are tossed in a delicious honey mustard vinaigrette.  Fabulous warm or at room temperature, these beets noodles are super healthy, easy to make and taste phenomenal! You can never have too many side dishes, especially when they provide a … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta

July 3, 2019

Sweet watermelon is paired with briny feta, fresh mint and lime juice in this delicious Watermelon Salad that makes the perfect side dish for any summer gathering! Watermelon was my favorite fruit as a child and continues to be something I look forward to every … Continue reading →

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Sauerkraut Salad

May 26, 2019

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 →

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Swiss Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad)

January 5, 2019

Popular throughout Switzerland, Germany, eastern France and Austria, this Swiss Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad) is low carb, high protein and PACKED with flavor.  It's satisfying and delicious! Growing up in southern Germany, I used to love going to the Gasthaus and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Creamy French Dressing

September 16, 2018

This homemade Creamy French Dressing recipe whips up in just 5 minutes, is WAY better than store-bought, and is a guaranteed winner! Homemade dressings are the best!  Not only because they taste MUCH better than their store-bought counterparts, but because they don't … Continue reading →

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Greek Einkorn (Wheat Berry) Salad

August 29, 2018

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 →

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Italian Barley Salad

August 3, 2018

This colorful and flavorful Italian Barley Salad is a great make-ahead dish and is perfect for your next potluck, picnic, BBQ or any other occasion! I did something I never thought I'd do. I never, ever thought I'd replicate, or even want to replicate, airplane … Continue reading →

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BEST Italian Dressing Recipe

July 27, 2018

The perfect balance of flavors, get ready to whip up the BEST, most flavorful homemade Italian dressing in just 5 minutes! Nothing beats the taste of good homemade Italian dressing!  The flavors are fresh, vibrant and simply wonderful.  And the flavor only gets better … Continue reading →

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Steak Salad with Spinach & Roasted Butternut Squash

September 21, 2017

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 →

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Southern Sorghum & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

August 22, 2017

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 →

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German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)

July 27, 2017

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 →

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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

June 22, 2017

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 →

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Broccoli and Pasta Salad with Olives, Parmesan & Toasted Walnuts

June 3, 2015

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 →

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Crunchy Broccoli Salad

September 16, 2014

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 … Continue reading →

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Greek Orzo Salad

August 25, 2014

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 →

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Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

July 20, 2014

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 →

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Creamy Artichoke Spinach Pasta (+ Dining Out With The Kids)

July 7, 2014

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 →

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Mexican Wheat Berry Salad with Chipotles and Toasted Walnuts

June 7, 2014

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 →

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Greek-style Grilled Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes & Feta

April 7, 2014

This salad is so fresh and vibrant and the flavor of the grilled asparagus is out of this world! … Continue reading →

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Mega Healthy Wheat Berry Salad

January 2, 2014

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 →

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German Picnic Salad

July 17, 2013

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 →

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Grilled Chicken and Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Herbed Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette

June 25, 2013

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 →

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Herbed Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette

June 24, 2013

Everyone needs a good vinaigrette recipe on hand.  This one is it.  Robust enough to dress up a main dish salad, yet delicate enough to accentuate any accompanying flavors. If you haven't tried champagne vinegar before, you really need to.  Preferred by many chefs, … Continue reading →

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Watercress Salad with Strawberries and Hazelnuts

April 30, 2013

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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Sichuan Chicken and Cashew Noodles

April 17, 2013

Here is a dish I threw together a few years ago and it's been a family favorite since.  It's quick and easy to assemble.  It's also a perfect dish for using up leftover chicken.  A delicious blend of Asian flavors, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews makes for a … Continue reading →

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