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Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs

Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs

Biting into your first juicy, sweet peach of the season is such a joyous experience. Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs takes advantage of the season and is a great combination of mouthwatering peaches, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, sweet and tart blackberries and a zesty vinaigrette. There’s no cooking necessary. Enjoy this simple, beautiful, refreshing salad that’s perfect for the lazy, hot days of summer.

Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Pumpkin Seeds is the perfect salad to help you spring into spring. It’s vibrant, refreshing, layered with crunch, and straight-up gorgeous. Plus, it’s chock-full of vitamins and nutrients. I feel healthier and stronger already💪🏼!

Moroccan-Spiced Broccoli Salad

Moroccan-Spiced Broccoli Salad

Moroccan-Spiced Broccoli Salad is a fusion of robust flavors, textures, and colors that hits all of the right notes… sweet, salty, spicy, and crunchy. It’s also VERY adaptable and open to MANY variations to suit your personal tastes. It’s a cinch to throw together and the longer it sits, the better it gets.

Wedge Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

Wedge Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

Do you love the idea of a wedge salad but aren’t a fan of blue cheese dressing? Then this wedge salad recipe is for you! Wedge Salad with Tahini Yogurt dressing is like hitting the refresh button on wedge salads…it has all the comforts of the ‘ole classic but with a herb-y, seed-y, and more-sophisticated taste. Don’t get me wrong, I love the classic blue cheese wedge salad but I’m also head-over-heels about this updated version.

Winter-Crunch Kale and Apple Salad

Winter-Crunch Kale and Apple Salad

It’s crunchy, tangy, healthy, sweet, salty, versatile, delish and addictive! Winter-Crunch Salad with Kale and Apples hits ALL the right chords. It just may be the salad that gets you through this winter!

Crunchy Thai Slaw – Gluten Free

Crunchy Thai Slaw – Gluten Free

Looking for a different salad that’s quick and easy to make? Look no further. Crunchy Thai Slaw – Gluten Free has the perfect combination of crunch and tang. It’s also colorful and quite refreshing. Use pre-packaged slaw mixes as a shortcut to simplify the recipe and shorten the prep time.

Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak

Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak

Here’s my family secret recipe for the best Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak. Shh…no one needs to know it’s as easy as opening a bottle.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette is a great, fall/winter salad that has a surprising, tasty twist from the dressing which is warm, full-bodied and scrumptious. The arugula is peppery and the butternut squash gets caramelized and candied. Top with crunchy toasted nuts and salty parmesan for a wonderfully delectable salad.

Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing

Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing

I always enjoy a good Greek Salad. The crunchy, crispy romaine with the salty olives and feta hits the spot. But what makes a Greek salad fabulous is the dressing. Forget the bottled stuff, you need to make your own and it’s really simple, but makes all the difference. Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing is very easy to make and really hits the spot!

Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing

Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing

Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing is a fresh twist on the classic Caesar Salad. Grilling the romaine hearts takes the Caesar salad experience to the next level. The lettuce remains crunchy despite being browned and the warmth of the leaves allows the creamy dressing to seep into the crevices. It’s hard to go back to Classic Caesar after tasting this version.

Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette

This dressing is one of my most requested recipes. It’s a classic and never disappoints.

Michelle’s House Salad

Michelle’s House Salad

I make this salad 3-4 times a week. I make it so often, I’ve named it Michelle’s House salad! It’s my go-to dinner salad. Simple, colorful, crunchy and most importantly…tasty. I generally use my Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette as the dressing.

Arugula with Apples, Goat Cheese Crumbles, and (GF) Granola

Arugula with Apples, Goat Cheese Crumbles, and (GF) Granola

Arugula with Apples, Goat Cheese Crumbles and Homemade Gluten Free Granola is a riff on the original salad my stepdaughter, Amelia, and sister-in-law Meg created one summer. The pairing of fruit with arugula, goat cheese and granola is dyn-o-mite and I’ve been making this salad ever since. As the seasons change, so does my fruit selection.

Avocado and Cilantro Salad with Homemade French Dressing

Avocado and Cilantro Salad with Homemade French Dressing

I especially like using French Dressing when my salads contain avocado and cilantro. The homemade dressing for this recipe is sooo good. Just the right amount of sweet, tang and spice. The Avocado and Cilantro Salad with the Homemade French Dressing is a great combo…a trifecta of sorts!

Homemade Gluten Free Granola

Homemade Gluten Free Granola

Homemade Gluten Free Granola is delicious…crunchy, nutty and not too sweet. Add it to your yogurt, salad, fruit cobbler or eat it plain. You won’t be disappointed. And the wafting smell in your kitchen as it’s baking is just scrumptious!