This Burrata Arugula Salad is the ten-minute dish that looks like it came from a restaurant menu and tastes even better than it looks. Peppery arugula tossed directly in basil pesto rather than a separate dressing, scattered with halved cherry tomatoes, torn pieces of creamy burrata, salty prosciutto, crushed pistachios, and croutons, finished with a…
This Avocado Cucumber and Corn Salad is the summer side dish that belongs at every cookout, potluck, and backyard dinner from June through September. Charred fresh corn cut straight from the cob, creamy diced avocado, crisp sliced cucumber, peppery arugula, salty feta, and a generous handful of fresh dill, all tossed in a bright lemon…
These summer side salads are perfect for any get-together, easy dinner, or meal prep. You will love all the options! When the temperatures rise, fresh and easy salads become a staple for backyard barbecues, potlucks, family dinners, and meal prep lunches. This collection of the best summer side salads is packed with vibrant flavors, seasonal…
Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette is the homemade dressing that replaces every bottled balsamic you have ever bought. Fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and a pinch of chili powder blended together in about 30 seconds into something smooth, vibrant, and deeply flavored in a way that no store-bought version achieves. The…
Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad is a fresh, flavor-packed dish made with tender orzo, basil pesto, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella in every bite. It’s made with simple ingredients, ready in 20 minutes, and comes together easily, making it a go-to for quick lunches, easy dinners, or sharing at get-togethers. It’s light but satisfying, with fresh…
This Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad is a winner at every table! Grilled balsamic chicken marinated in olive oil, garlic, oregano, and chili powder chopped into pieces and tossed with cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mini mozzarella pearls, and crispy bacon, finished with the reserved marinade and a drizzle of balsamic glaze that pulls…
This Creamy Chopped Chicken Salad is built on a specific technique and the technique is what makes it different. Everything gets chopped small, so every single forkful has chicken, avocado, egg, pickle, spinach, tomato, and dill in proportional balance rather than big chunks of one thing and none of another. The pro move is doing…
This Cucumber, Avocado & Feta Salad earns a permanent spot in the warm-weather rotation because it delivers maximum freshness and flavor with ten minutes of prep and no cooking whatsoever. Thinly sliced mini cucumbers, creamy diced avocado, crumbled feta, thin rings of red onion, and a generous handful of fresh dill, all dressed in a…
This Street Corn Chicken Salad tastes like your classic favorite decided to become a complete meal. Shredded rotisserie chicken, fire-roasted corn, diced jalapeño and bell pepper, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a generous crumble of cotija cheese, all tossed in a cilantro lime crema made from Greek yogurt, avocado oil mayo, lime juice, and a…
This Dill Pickle Egg Chicken Salad is for the people who think they don’t like chicken salad. There is nothing beige or boring about it. Shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, a generous amount of chopped dill pickles, and a tablespoon of pickle brine stirred directly into the dressing so the pickle flavor…
This High-Protein Tzatziki Chicken Salad takes everything you love about tzatziki and turns it into a meal. Shredded rotisserie chicken, diced cucumber, kalamata olives, chickpeas, crumbled feta, and a dressing of Greek yogurt, mayo, fresh lemon juice, and garlic that tastes exactly like the sauce you can’t stop eating with warm pita at a Greek…
This is High-Protein Avocado Egg Salad for people who have never loved egg salad. It skips the heavy mayo entirely and uses Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard as the creamy, tangy base instead, which keeps everything feeling fresh and light rather than rich and dense. Diced avocado adds a buttery creaminess that does everything mayo…