Tag Archives: salad

Salad Bar

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Obviously I didn’t invent the idea of a salad bar.  But you may not have thought of this as an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.  The cool thing about the salad bar is that everyone gets to choose what they want, … Continue reading →

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Golden Beet and Pear Salad

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

This is a quick and easy seasonal salad that goes with everything.  Raw beets are packed with vitamins and minerals and taste terrific as long as you slice them paper-thin.  A mandolin slicer is really handy for this. 1 golden … Continue reading →

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Pink Grapefruit Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Here is a perfect Spring salad to serve along with your Easter ham.  You can make this salad with any variation of fruit and toppings.  Swap out the radishes for scallions and the grapefruit for oranges.  I like to arrange … Continue reading →

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Spinach Salad with Oranges and Bacon

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

This is a salad that pleases everyone at the table.  The dressing is simple and quick to throw together.  When I serve salad for a dinner party I like to make it early in the day and get it out of the … Continue reading →

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Beet and Blackberry Flat Salad

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

I honestly don’t know if I invented the flat salad or not.  I just know that I have been serving salad this way for years.  My friend Brennan has been urging me to blog about the delights of the flat … Continue reading →

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Summer Tomato Salad

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Here is the salad we’ve been waiting for all summer.  You just can’t make a tomato salad out of season.  Our patience has been rewarded with heirloom perfection! 1 lb. ripe heirloom tomatoes- this was done with mostly cherry tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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Asian Steak Salad with Ginger Dressing

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Now that the days are getting warmer I am working on some lighter dishes that don’t have to be served piping hot.  The marinade gives this steak a sweet and smoky flavor and the dressing is cool and crisp.  Yes, … Continue reading →

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Fava Bean Fever

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

The farmer’s markets have been featuring gorgeous fava beans the last few weeks.  They are a bit time consuming to prepare, but since they are only in season a few weeks a year, it’s worth the extra effort! 2 lbs. … Continue reading →

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Lebanese Green Lentil Salad

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-610" title="IMG_0096" src="http://swellkid.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0096.jpg?w=1024&quot; alt="" width="1024" height=" Here is a tasty vegan dish that's packed with flavor.  This dish gets better the longer it sits and tastes great at room temperature, so it's perfect for a buffet or … Continue reading →

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Pink Grapefruit Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Here is a perfect Spring salad to serve along with your Easter ham.  You can make this salad with any variation of fruit and toppings.  Swap out the radishes for scallions and the grapefruit for oranges.  I like to arrange … Continue reading →

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