One of my favorite times of year to get fresh fruit is summer, when melons have been ripened by the sun, are as juicy as they can be and are ready to be picked! I took advantage of this season’s bounty when I made this summer melon board – my take on a caprese salad ... Read More about Summer Melon Board: A Colorful, Fresh River of Fruit

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I’m always thinking up ways to create new kinds of salads, whether it’s during the Summer or Fall, there are so many combinations of produce to throw in to make a different taste. This arugula apricot salad does just that – and adds grapes for a burst of sweetness, Marcona almonds for crunch and goat ... Read More about Arugula Apricot Salad with Grapes, Marcona Almonds & Goat Cheese

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I’m always looking for ways to lighten my meals during the warm summer – enter my Mexican Harvest Summer Salad, which takes the freshest seasonal produce for a beautiful and satisfying meal. Who wants super heavy dishes when it’s hot outside? No one wants to cook for a long time in a warm kitchen only ... Read More about Mexican Harvest Summer Salad

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There’s just something so satisfying about roasted veggies that makes the perfect addition to any meal, especially when it’s cold outside. Taking the best bounty of the season, I’ve created this warm Brussel sprout and butternut squash salad with crispy prosciutto that’s hearty enough to serve as an entrée or can be a lovely accompaniment ... Read More about Warm Brussel Sprout and Butternut Squash Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

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You’ve probably seen multiple versions of this salad, but it never disappoints. I call it my 8 Row Chopped Salad. Great for parties, lunches, showers, brunches, dinners, it’s also super versatile – you can make this recipe your own for sure! Here’s my version that I used for recent dinner party: Salad: 1 cup cooked ... Read More about 8 Row Chopped Salad

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Best in the summer when tomatoes are at their peak, this simple Greek salad bursts with flavor. This is a great addition to my Blue and White Greek Dinner  with Salt Crusted Whole Branzino. Serve at room temperature. Simple Greek Salad Ingredients: 4 tomatoes (heirloom or in season), seeded and large dice 2 peeled, seeded ... Read More about Simple Greek Salad

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This 4 bean hot salad is a family favorite of ours and is so easy to make! Bonus – you can even make this the day before and reheat before the BBQ so you have less to do the day you are hosting. The whole spread for this Spiralized Hot Dog BBQ party. This menu ... Read More about 4 Bean Hot Salad

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This easy salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette is so delicious and goes with almost any entree! Here I paired it with my skillet lemon chicken for Grandma Dinner Night. Check it out to see how we host the Grandma’s every week for a fun and yummy dinner. Chopping and tossing the romaine lettuce into a ... Read More about Easy Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

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I fresh green salad adds a lot of color to any table setting and is a staple for any gathering! This Kale, Pomegranate and Parmesan Salad with Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette is a simple and tasty option for an al fresco dinner party! An easy, make ahead option that is best dressed 30 minutes prior to eating. ... Read More about Kale, Pomegranate and Parmesan Salad with Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette

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Have you ever heard of a salad board? Nope, me neither, until recently, but I love this idea. For a salad board, you basically make a huge salad ahead of time, put it on a massive board in the middle of the table and it becomes a salad bar without those gross sneeze guards. The ... Read More about Salad Board Dinner: Salad Just Got More Fabulous

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