Archive for the ‘Salad Recipes’ Category

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet cupcakes and cakes are such a nice treat on Valentine’s Day. The cake is surprisingly chocolaty and the rich cream cheese frosting make it such a beautiful and decedent dessert. I love this recipe because it is not as oily as some red velvet recipes because it uses sour cream instead of buttermilk. [...]

Honey Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde

I am always looking for easy, light dishes, and this one is amazing. The citrus salsa verde makes the dish come to life with the combination of sweet from the oranges and salty from the capers. I used salmon, but you could could easily substitute halibut or scallops as well.
For the Citrus Salsa [...]

Jen’s Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad

My family and I just attended a family reunion and we had some wonderful food.  My favorite dish was the orzo salad.  The orzo and roasted vegetables made an excellent side dish to the steak and smoked pork that was served.  It is the perfect side dish for a large gathering because it can be [...]

Grilled Vegetable Salad

This is a great salad because the vegetables can be grilled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This salad is full of wonderful vegetables and looks beautiful on the table because of all the vibrant colors.
In a large grill skillet on the stove or a grilling basket on the BBQ, [...]

Pear, Avocado and Gorgonzola Salad

This is such a great salad; I serve it all the time. The pear and Gorgonzola cheese compliment each other so deliciously. This is a great starter salad or you could put grilled chicken or shrimp on top and make it into a meal.
In a small bowl, whisk together:
1/2 vegetable oil
1/3 cup rice [...]