I use this raspberry vinaigrette recipe on my Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe, but it is delicious on a variety of salads. This homemade raspberry vinaigrette is one of my favorite salad dressings. It pares well with any that contains fruit. My favorite salads to serve with this dressing are a mix of leafy greens like spinach,Read More
Easy Salad Recipes
We enjoy salads, but I don't like spending a lot of time chopping vegetables, so I prep the veggies all in one batch to use in salads throughout the week. Whenever possible I make my salads ahead of time, so I can just grab them and go for an easy lunch or a quick side dish.
make-ahead salads, easy meal prep salads for lunch, pasta salad recipes, quinoa salads, unique potato salad recipes, and even scrumptious chicken salads.
Asian Salad Dressing
I have never met an Asian Chicken Salad that I haven’t loved, but this homemade Asian Salad Dressing recipe is my favorite to use on Asian Chicken Salad. It is easy to make Asian Chicken Salad at home. You do need to start with a delicious Asian Salad dressing though. I like to make my dressingRead More
How to Meal Prep Salads and Keep Salad Fresh
Do you want to make salads for the week without worrying about a soggy salad? Use these strategies and tips on how to meal prep salads and keep salad fresh for a week to make healthy salads for lunch this week! If you are looking for meal prep recipes and ideas, check out the cookbook Prep-AheadRead More
Quinoa Salad Recipes
These quinoa salad recipes make great main courses for an easy dinner or side dishes to take to potlucks and cookouts. Lately, I have really been on a quinoa kick. It’s a great side dish and green salad topper and I like to enjoy it hot or cold. Did you know that quinoa is not aRead More
Pizza Quinoa Salad
This pizza quinoa salad is an easy make-ahead salad recipe that is both tasty and filling. A healthy lunch is the goal. But salads can be tricky to make in advance on meal prep Sunday and keep from wilting while sitting in the refrigerator all week. This pizza quinoa salad recipe from my cookbook Prep-AheadRead More
Apple Walnut Salad
This apple walnut salad recipe is a delicious blend of sweet and savory ingredients! I made my family an Apple Walnut Salad for lunch, which is loosely based on a salad I had at a tea house in Virginia many years ago. This should fall under the category of Impromptu Leftovers, but it is soRead More
Greek Lentil and Rice Salad
I created this Greek Lentil and Rice Salad Recipe after being asked by Ignite Social Media to participate in the #EasyWithLentils campaign, sponsored by Lentils.org. Although I have been compensated, all opinions and the recipe are my own. Nine years ago, I accidentally picked up a bag of lentils instead of beans. It is the bestRead More
Caribbean Taco Salad with Mango Salsa
Looking to jazz up your taco salad? Try this Caribbean Taco Salad recipe topped with homemade mango salsa! The salad days of summer require that I get more creative with my salad recipes so my family doesn’t tire of them. As the weather warms up here the salad greens growing in my garden will startRead More
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette
This Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe is one of my favorite salads! I enjoy this Strawberry Spinach Salad alone for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. It is also very easy to make and since spinach is hardier than other greens it can be made an hour or two ahead of a party without worrying aboutRead More
Vegetarian Taco Salad
With my husband and I trying to eat a little healthier, I’ve been thinking of ways to substitute meat in our favorite meals without compromising flavor. When I get the taste for something with a little ‘kick’ I like to throw together this easy Vegetarian Taco Salad. Kidney beans are a great source of ironRead More
Asian Chicken Salad
Do you love Asian Chicken Salad when you go out and wish that you could enjoy it at home? This Asian Chicken Salad Recipe includes a homemade recipe for Asian Salad Dressing. It is Salad Week at Chez Leftovers! My lettuce plants bolted this week. I am trying to get as much of the greensRead More
Quinoa and Avocado Salad
This Quinoa and Avocado Salad Recipe is delicious as a side dish or as the main course. I’ve decided to start thining the pantry over the next month to ensure we use the food that is in there rather than risk missing the use-by date. When I was digging around the pantry looking for inspiration,Read More
Asparagus and Pasta Salad
My youngest son loves asparagus. It is one of the few green vegetables that he likes, so I am always experimenting with new ways to serve it. I decided to try it in a pasta salad, but I usually only put raw vegetables in my pasta salads and I knew that wouldn’t fly. Instead of sauteeingRead More
Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
This Broccoli and Quinoa Salad Recipe is a delicious twist on broccoli salad! Earlier this week I was rummaging through the pantry and found a stash of quinoa. And since then we have basically been living off of quinoa and whatever produce I have on hand. I am trying to disguise the fact that IRead More
Shrimp Salad Recipe with Wild Rice and Greens
With football season just around the corner, here’s a mouth-watering appetizer to serve at your game day party. Planning a baby shower? This appetizer is not only fancy, but easy to make. Try this Wild Rice and Shrimp Salad with Greens at your next shin-dig! Not too often does shrimp appear in our fall food line-up, butRead More
Savory Salmon, Cranberry, and Pineapple Salad
Salads aren’t just for summer. This Savory Salmon, Cranberry, and Pineapple Salad is a great recipe for the holidays and an easy appetizer for game day! Who says salads are only for summer? I challenge such tomfoolery because a light summer-like salad is perfect year-round. This Savory Salmon, Cranberry, and Pineapple Salad is no exception. AndRead More
Italian Pasta Salad with Grilled Pork
This quick and easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe includes grilled pork, Sargento® Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar, and a variety of vegetables. Four random ingredients and 20 minutes to make a meal. Chopped sounds a lot like what most of face each night when we get ready to prepare dinner. When I am in aRead More
Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad Recipe
This Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad recipe is a delicious twist on traditional potato salad recipes. It combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers (cream cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and cheese) with a potato salad. Warm or chilled, this Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue or potluck! Do you know how to makeRead More
Cajun Ranch Potato Salad and Easy BBQ Ideas
BBQ season is here! Hosting a barbecue is one of the easiest ways to entertain in your home. It is a more relaxed gathering and since the party can spill over in to your backyard, you can host more people than you can at a formal indoor party. To make your next barbecue even simplerRead More
Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad
I love combining unexpected ingredients to create new flavor combinations. This Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad includes black beans and corn and is topped with an easy dressing made by combining ranch salad dressing, salsa, and cumin. The tortellini absorbs the flavors of the dressing while adding an extra layer of cheesy goodness to the salad. TheRead More
