Category: Salads – including Fruit and Vegetables

Caprese Tomato Tower Salad

A classic but simple salad that can be found anywhere in Italy. But only the city of Capri can claim it as their culinary invention, the Caprese salad. No other salad could have more simplicity than the Caprese. It’s made with acidic tomatoes contrasted against slices of creamy mozzarella, the cinnamony herbal bite of fresh […]

Arugula Butternut Squash Salad With Maple-Lime Dressing

Butternut squash when roasted makes for a wonderful flavor combination with dried tart cranberries, the crunch of pumpkin seeds and tangy goat cheese as is found in this Arugula Butternut Squash Salad.

Romaine Lettuce Boats With Marinated Mozzarella Pearls & A Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

A head of Romaine lettuce is composed of layered elongated leaves that gently curl inwards with a firm spine running down the center. The outer leaves are dark green and as you remove the layers the leaves closer to the spine are paler, almost a white color. The outer green leaves have a mild earthy […]

Arugula Cherry Salad with Goat Cheese & Candied Pecans

A fresh Arugula Cherry Salad is the best way to make the most of cherry season. Sweet cherries, peppery arugula, spicy candied pecans and tangy goat cheese are tossed in an easy to make cherry vinaigrette. Did we say it’s deliciously yummy. Sweet and tart with just the right amount of avocado oil (neutral flavor) […]

Leafy Greens & Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad

This is a refreshing summer time salad of leafy field greens, crisp shaved fennel and minced shallots all mixed with a mint lime vinaigrette. It is then topped with a round 2-inch thick piece of mouthwatering watermelon, chopped hazelnuts, fennel fronds, daikon radish sprouts and tangy goat cheese. Read More Here About – Cooking With […]

Making A Cabbage-Free Slaw

You don’t need cabbage to make a terrific slaw. There are plenty of delicious and refreshing slaws that have been created and inspired by the unique and flavorful traditional coleslaw. Can a coleslaw without cabbage be called a coleslaw? Well, some may argue saying yes it can. Southern Living even call’s such slaws, “A more […]

Sweet And Savory Broccoli Carrot Slaw

Looking for a fresh and vibrant side dish to elevate your meals? Say hello to this delightful Sweet and Savory Broccoli Carrot Slaw. This crunchy, flavor-packed slaw puts a nutritious spin on traditional coleslaw by using broccoli stalks and carrots as the base, creating a colorful and texturally interesting dish. Why You’ll Love This Slaw […]

Cherry Pecan Broccoli Salad

A broccoli salad is an American classic. It’s a bright and crunchy salad that goes perfectly well anything, from lunch to brunch, as a barbecue side dish and leftovers make a great healthy snack. The wonderful thing about broccoli salads are, their customizable. The base of the salad is raw broccoli florets, a sweet mayonnaise […]

Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad With A Herbed Goat Cheese Pear Dressing

Pears and goat cheese are classic combination that never goes out of style. The tangy flavor of goat cheese pairs perfectly well with the sweetness of pears. Bring these two flavors together to make a creamy dressing that well add a rich and indulgent flavor to every bite of this Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad. Try […]

Apple Mango & Radish Salad

This unique Apple Mango & Radish Salad is a fusion of flavors and textures, making it a popular choice among food enthusiasts. While it is difficult to pinpoint its exact origins, it is safe to say that this salad draws inspiration from various cuisines. With the combinations of juicy mangoes, crispy apples, crunchy celery, radishes, […]