Cuisine: Salad
Chile-Lime Noodle Salad
This vibrant Chile-Lime Noodle Salad is naturally gluten-free, featuring Pad Thai rice noodles as its base. To ensure maximum freshness and crispness, the vegetables – cucumber, carrots, snap peas, red onion, and serrano pepper – are thinly sliced and incorporated raw.
The salad's signature kick comes from a spicy, tangy dressing. It's a creamy and bright blend of mayo, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic, perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. To finish, a generous sprinkle of crushed salted and roasted cashews adds a satisfying crunch.
One of the best things about this salad? It's a fantastic make-ahead option! In fact, it tastes even better on the second or third day as the noodles and vegetables fully absorb the dressing and the flavors meld together beautifully. This makes it an ideal choice for meal prep (perfect for lunches) or for getting a head start on a potluck or cookout.
By - Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Loaded Broccoli Salad
Loaded Broccoli Salad is a combination of crunchy textures, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, creamy dressing and topped with crumbled bacon. The star here is, of course, the raw broccoli florets. When cut into bite-sized pieces, they provide a crisp, fresh base with a satisfying crunch. It's your go-to side for those sizzling summer BBQs.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries
My husband usually orders a burger and takes off the top of the bun. He loves this Hamburger Chopped Salad that they serve at Little Pub in Greenwich, CT. So when I saw this recipe for Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries, I knew I had to make it. It’s the ultimate burger bowl with crispy, ranch-seasoned waffle fries piled high with a juicy burger chunks and all your favorite fixings, finished with a signature house sauce drizzle. Oh, I also have made Pittsburgh Salad, with involves sliced steak, hard boiled eggs and fries.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Salad
This homemade Chicken Salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The flaky, tender chicken mingles with fragrant fresh herbs and a luscious, creamy dressing. Versatile and delicious, it’s great in sandwiches, wraps, or on top of a bed of crisp greens. For optimal flavor, make it a day ahead.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
Asparagus Hazelnut Salad
Since it’s asparagus season (April - early June), when it's sweetest and most tender, I made this outstanding Asparagus Hazelnut Salad. The delicate sweetness of the fresh asparagus pairs beautifully with the rich, earthy crunch of toasted hazelnuts. It's a simple yet sophisticated combination that truly lets the star ingredient shine.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Chicken Salad with Roasted Grapes and Almonds
I'm a big fan of incorporating roasted grapes into savory dishes; it truly elevates their sweetness and adds an incredible depth of flavor. This Chicken Salad with Roasted Grapes and Almonds was a perfect example—absolutely delicious! I enjoyed it for lunch the next day, tucked into warm pita bread.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Shaken Cucumber Salad
This Shaken Cucumber Salad recipe has taken TikTok by storm. It's a popular recipe that involves thinly slicing cucumbers, combining them with this delicious dressing, and then shaking everything together in a container to ensure even distribution. This is my version.
Maple-and-Bacon Fall Chopped Salad
This Maple-and-Bacon Fall Chopped Salad is a hearty autumnal dish. It’s sweet, salty, savory, and crunchy. This salad is a perfect side dish for a fall dinner or a light lunch. It's also a great way to use up seasonal produce and enjoy the flavors of autumn.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Hotel Citadel Celery Salad
I recreated this incredibly addictive Celery Salad, inspired by a dish from the Hotel Citadel in Jerusalem. Celery often takes a backseat, but in this salad, it shines. The combination of crisp celery, sunflower seeds, pistachios, almonds, and dried blueberries (or cranberries) creates a satisfyingly fresh and crunchy texture. The tangy lemon honey dressing perfectly complements the salad's flavors.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Caramelized Lemon Leek Couscous Salad
This Caramelized Lemon Leek Couscous Salad is genius. The dressing, infused with the smoky, charred flavor of fried lemon slices, adds a unique depth. The often-overlooked leek is the star of this dish, giving the a mild, onion-like flavor and creamy texture. Sautéing the couscous adds a nutty flavor which takes this dish to the next level.
- Yields: 4 - 5 Servings
