I’ve been making Apple, Feta and Spiced Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing for years and it never, ever disappoints! The ingredients in this salad are found in most grocery stores and the combination of fruit, feta and greens in this salad along with candied spiced pecans is an anytime of the year favorite in our… Read More
Salads: Green
Grilled Chicken and Kale Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken and Kale Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate the end of a long cold winter and the unveiling of SPRING! This salad combines grilled chicken, fresh kale, spinach, seasonal berries, creamy Gorgonzola or Blue cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds and sweet Craisins, all topped with my homemade apricot almond jam (you… Read More
Fig, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Pumpkin Spice Dressing
Fig, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Pumpkin Spice Balsamic Dressing is my new favorite fall salad! It’s loaded with textures and flavors and topped with a dressing that will leave your guests asking for the recipe. This salad doesn’t involve candied nuts or complicated instructions. It is simple and straightforward and unbelievable delicious. The… Read More
Blueberry, Avocado and Chicken Salad with Grapefruit Balsamic Dressing
Since when did the week after the 4th of July feel like the week after Christmas?? So much gluttonous eating!! I’ve got just the salad to get you back on track to eating a bit more light and healthy. Blueberry, Avocado and Chicken Salad with Grapefruit Balsamic Dressing is made with fruits and veggies and… Read More
Wedge Salad with Green Onion Dressing
Hello 1970! The classic wedge salad. I remember it being popular back when I was a kid. I loved that crisp little lettuce wedge, smothered with Blue Cheese dressing and topped with crunchy bacon (usually out of a bottle). It seemed very grown up then. Very special occasion-ish. The funny thing is, a wedge salad is… Read More
Springtime Spinach and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
Last week, I taught a Spring Cooking Class to two groups of women in my home. We had a great time learning how to cook, getting to know each other a little better, and of course, finishing the class off with a meal! Everyone loved this Springtime Spinach, Kale and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus… Read More
Pear and Pecan Salad with Sweet Red Wine Vinaigrette
The Pear and Pecan Salad at Plates and Palates in Bountiful is one of my most often requested recipes. I’m guessing it’s their top seller, along with their Lemon Tarragon salad. Oh, and their coconut cake. That’s another post… My friends and I have been loyal customers at Plates from day one and have watched this… Read More
Cranberry Avocado Salad with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Father’s Day is always a grilling holiday at our house. We cook up meat and make a few salads and a yummy dessert and Dad is a happy camper (mom too)! I pinned this Cranberry Avocado Salad with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette from the Cafe Sucre Farine on my Salad and Veggies Board a few months… Read More
Strawberry-Avocado Spinach Salad with Copycat Brianna’s Poppyseed Dressing
Spinach salad can take on so many different twists. You can change it up and add your stamp with your favorite cheese, fruit, cooked chicken, onions, and varieties of nuts. I made this last week for the teachers at Woods Cross High. It’s simple and always a crowd pleaser. I love this salad made with… Read More
Kale, Radish and Roasted Corn Salad with Parmesan Crisps- Mother’s Day 2014 Menu
Hi friends. Today is the first recipe in our 2014 Mother’s Day Menu. Get excited. Have you ever been to Red Butte Cafe in SLC? Last summer I went to Red Butte for lunch and ordered the salad of the day. The server promised I’d love it. He was right. I’m not usually a raw… Read More
Springtime Salad with White Chocolate Pecan Croutons
I’m in love. With a grocery store. Last week, I was invited to a blogger event at Harmon’s City Creek in downtown Salt Lake City. We were treated to a cooking class taught by Aaron, chef and director of the cooking school in the Harmon’s City Creek location. Aaron taught us how to make a… Read More
Harvest Salad with Buttermilk Sage Dressing
Tuesday night I made a salad for a creative group of crafters and bloggers who attended “Spark Your Holidays Soiree” put on by Margie Romney -Aslett (Justagirl) and hosted by Jamie Soucy. I didn’t stay for the festivities, but heard the ladies who attended had a fabulous time! I was amazed at Jamie’s gorgeous fully… Read More
Cape Cod Chopped Salad and promises
Promises, promises. I know. I told you days ago I would post two more salads and an appetizer for your Mother’s Day menu, which is THIS WEEK. It’s been a little hectic around here. For one, Stephen returned home from his mission to Puebla in March. That deserves its own post (later). Here’s a little… Read More
Warm Caramelized Pear and Asparagus Salad
Brookie called me a couple of weeks ago and told me she made the most wonderful salad for dinner. I knew the boys would not be thrilled about a spinach, warm pear and asparagus salad, so I threw it together one night when it was just me and the doggie at home. Since Jack is… Read More
Butter Lettuce, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
After gorging ourselves on turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing for the better part of a week, We are turning over a new leaf. A healthy leaf. The “I have a physical on Friday because I turned 50 leaf”.Oh.Dear.No more pumpkin pie for me.At least till Saturday.Try this salad.I know you’ll love it. It’s perfect for… Read More
Salad de Maison
Every mom wants a salad with her special Mother’s Day dinner. This salad is loaded with tomatoes, cheese, croutons, bacon and nuts. The dressing is simple and fresh. Lemon, oil garlic and a bit of honey. She’s going to love it. Salad de Maison with Fresh Lemon Dressing The Domestic Diva Party Cookbook print recipe… Read More
Ginger Mango Slaw
One of my favorite sandwiches is found at the Desert Edge Brewery ( aka”The Pub”) in Trolley Square. It’s a favorite spot to gather before UTE games, and a tried and true lunch spot. Always decent food and reasonable prices. And refillable fountain soda. Important to certain lunch partners, who will remain nameless. The… Read More
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime Dressing
LOVE this salad. Sheri made it for Stephen’s mission farewell. A few days later, I made it again. Then I ate it three days in a row for lunch. No meat or chips, just veggies and cheese. Could not get enough of the dressing. Fresh, tart, sweet, a little spice. It’s life changing. Ok, so… Read More
Chicken, Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad
What’s for dinner?? Every mom’s favorite 6 o’clock question. I wanted to make a salad Sheri found in Southern Living Magazine. Jake’s response? Not enough of a man-salad to interest him. He wanted “5 Guys Burgers and Fries”. One of his favorite places to eat dinner. I couldn’t do it. Last time I ate there,… Read More
Erin and Misty’s Basil Couscous Salad aka- my new favorite salad
My amazing friend Erin (who recently left our neighborhood for Cali, can’t even get started on how much we miss her and her fam) , gave this recipe to me last fall. Erin inherited this recipe from her little sis, Misty . I filed it away until this summer because I thought it looked like… Read More
Mother’s Day Menu 2010 -Part 1 – Mixed Greens with Jicama and Orange
Remember that little talk we had last year? The talk about Mother’s Day? Yeah, that’s the one. So this year, you know the drill. Mom should not cook on Mo Day. If you are new to this, click here and read last years post. Ok, good, that’s out of the way. I’m posting part of… Read More
Apple and Cabbage Slaw
I never used to like coleslaw. Memories from my childhood are of KFC dinners my Dad brought home, complete with mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls and soupy slaw. Ick. Many years later, I ate coleslaw at a restaurant, and loved it! Nothing like that drippy, wet slaw made in bulk. I set out to create my… Read More
Michelle King’s Wonton Salad
4:00 AM- Birds chirping. Right outside my window. Most normal people would just roll over and go back to sleep. Not me. I’ve tried a pillow over my head, earplugs, meditation, medication…then my thoughts turn to – Where is Jacob’s Airsoft gun ? Would an Airsoft gun put an end to the sounds of spring?… Read More
Gorgonzola Pecan Crunch Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
I love this salad. It has sweet, salty, sharp, creamy, and crunchy textures and flavors all mixed together. When I first experimented with this recipe I tried adding the grapes and bacon and loved what they added to the salad. Save some of the chopped bacon and Gorgonzola to crumble on top of the salad… Read More