Plates and Palates, my favorite local cafe in Bountiful, UT was the inspiration for Mango Chicken Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing. This pasta salad is a combination of flavors from two of my top picks at Plates and Palates: the Mango Avocado Chicken with Basil Dressing and the Lemon Bowtie with Tarragon Dressing. It’s like two… Read More
Salad Dressings
Apple, Feta and Spiced Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
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
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
Springtime Spinach, Kale and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
Last week, I taught a Spring Cooking Class to two groups of women in my home.We all 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. My friends and I have been loyal customers at Plates from day one and have watched this business grow (from what seemed like just us… 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
BLT Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Is there a better combo than BLT? Such a simple idea combining salty, crunchy, smooth and creamy in a sandwich. The colors, the flavors, and the textures are what make this sandwich a favorite for so many. This recipe combines all of those amazing flavors into a simple and colorful salad! If you take time… Read More
Panera’s Strawberry Poppyseed and Chicken Salad
Have you tried Panera’s most popular salad? According to the girl who helped me last time I was there, it’s the Panera’s Strawberry Poppyseed and Chicken Salad. She promised I’d love it. She was right. I loved all of the fruit in this salad: fresh pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges. As I was eating the… 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
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing
Labor Day weekend kicks off the start to Summer. Summer. Summer. It’s been a long Spring here in Utah. One of thosekeep 4 blankets,boots,hat,gloves,scarf and portable heater at all times in your car for the baseball game seasons. So glad it is finally warming up. Summer means salads. I’ve been looking for an excuse to… 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. But Cape Cod Chopped Salad and promises is worth the wait! For one, Stephen returned home from his mission to Puebla… Read More
Balsamic Dressing and the Mystery of Ranch Dressing on Pizza
Homemade Balsamic. A thing of beauty. If you are the type who prefers anything BUT Ranch dressing on your salad, I think it’s safe to say you’ll love this recipe. Not that there’s anything wrong with Ranch. Just as long as it’s not from a bottle. And it’s no where near the top of my… Read More
Bleu Cheese Dressing
Have you ever made your own Bleu Cheese dressing? Once you make this, you’ll never, ever want to eat bottled again. Just sayin. Bleu Cheese Dressing Davidlebovitz.com print recipe *Note David Lebovitz is a brilliant chef who has authored several cookbooks and lives in Paris. He blogs under his name David Lebovitz. 4 ounces blue… Read More
Poppyseed Dressing
One of my resolutions for 2013. Cook more. Okay, for real. You know what’s so great about making your own salad dressing? You can pronounce all of the ingredients. I’m posting three recipes this week I tried recently. Loved all three: Poppyseed, Bleu Cheese and Creamy Balsamic. Each one takes about 5 minutes or less… Read More
Cobb Salad with Creamy French Dressing
Don’t you love a good Cobb Salad? Cobb Salad usually consists of a combo of bacon, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, green onion, eggs and cheese on top of a bed of greens. I love the way it looks with the toppings lined up in neat rows. Why is this appealing to me? I like to make… Read More
Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Salad Dressing
Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Salad Dressing is an essential component to any Cafe Rio style meal! What’s a Cafe Rio salad without the dressing? While other copycat recipes use dried or bottled Ranch dressing, this recipe is all home made. Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Salad Dressing is creamy, tangy and a little bit… Read More
Cafe Rio-Style Sweet Pork Salad
Cafe Rio-Style Sweet Pork Salad is one of the most popular items on Cafe Rio’s menu! Now you can make Cafe Rio-Style Sweet Pork Salad at home for a crowd at a fraction of the price of eating out. If you live in the great state of Utah, or have visited here in the past… Read More
Fresh Peach Vinaigrette
Sunday night I threw together a little salad to go with dinner. Spinach, lettuce, grated mozzarella, fresh peaches, pine nuts. I had an extra peach on the counter and decided the peaches in the salad would be delicious topped with a Fresh Peach Vinaigrette. Never made your own dressing? It’s really simple. I like tart… Read More
Salad de Maison
Every mom wants a salad with her special Mother’s Day dinner. This Salad de Maison 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… Read More
Cucina! Cucina! Chopped Salad
Are you a Chopped Salad fan? Every blue moon, I crave a chopped salad. Found this recipe a few days ago. It’s from a restaurant we loved in Bellevue, WA . Lived there for two years and had two kids in that time. As my mom likes to say: “busy, busy”. Anyway, this is a… 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 for Erin and Misty’s Basil Couscous Salad to me last fall. Erin inherited this recipe from her little sis, Misty . I filed it away until this… Read More
Gorgonzola Pecan Crunch Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
I love this Gorgonzola Pecan Crunch Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette! 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… Read More
Blueberry and Mango Salad with Balsamic Honey dressing
A few nights ago, my sister in law had a family dinner at her home. We had barbecued wild salmon with Teriyaki marinade, cheese grits, sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, and Blueberry and Mango Salad with Balsamic Honey dressing. I had some lettuce, really huge fresh blueberries, a mango and some pecans (just… Read More