Tuna. It’s one of those things most people either love or hate. For most of my life, I landed solidly in the “meh” camp. It was smelly, bland, and uninteresting, but edible. All I knew to do with it was mix it with Miracle Whip and put it between slices of bread for a really cheap … [Read more...] about Tuna Salad with Apples & Pecans (Waldorf Tuna)
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Zesty Italian Cucumber Salad Recipe with Tomatoes and Parmesan
Growing up, summer meant spending lots of time at my aunt's house going swimming. This usually evolved into an all day event ending with grilling and lots of food. I have many fond memories of being tossed around in the pool or laying on a float with a good book. There was also … [Read more...] about Zesty Italian Cucumber Salad Recipe with Tomatoes and Parmesan
How to Make Main Dish Salads That Keep You Full (And Aren’t Boring!)
Main dish salads can keep you feeling full for a long time, and they don't have to be boring! Growing up, I don’t remember eating many salads, let alone main dish salads. If I did they were just a sad little side salad made up of lettuce and tomato drowning in store-bought ranch … [Read more...] about How to Make Main Dish Salads That Keep You Full (And Aren’t Boring!)
Instant Pot Potato Salad with Magical Bacon Superpowers
What, doesn't your bacon have magical superpowers? Or maybe it's more accurate to call it what it is: addictive. It's a good thing they don't hold BPSAA (bacon potato salad addicts anonymous) meetings, because I'd be at the top of the list, and I just plain don't have time for … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Potato Salad with Magical Bacon Superpowers
30 Crowd-Pleasing and Healthy Potluck Salads
I like to party. And by 'party', I mean eat amazing salads while binge-watching The Good Wife on the couch with hubs. If you're new around here, you should know that I get unreasonably excited by good food, and salads are my nirvana. I don't get to make them nearly often … [Read more...] about 30 Crowd-Pleasing and Healthy Potluck Salads
Thai Mango Salad with a Cashew Ginger Dressing
So if you've seen my Mango Coconut Chia Pudding, Minty Mango Nectarine Smoothie, Pumpkin Spice Green Smoothie, or Tropical Soft Serve, you know I'm a pretty big fan of mango. I can't stop! Using mango in a main dish seemed like the next logical step. So I started with my beloved … [Read more...] about Thai Mango Salad with a Cashew Ginger Dressing
Apple Walnut Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
This salad is one of those dishes that quickly gets added to your regular meal rotation because it's fast, the ingredients are almost always on hand, and it just tastes so dang delicious. And, unless you've been hiding under a rock in the last five years you know that kale is … [Read more...] about Apple Walnut Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette