Portillo’s Chopped Salad – Copycat Recipe This Portillo’s Chopped Salad – Copycat Recipe is just like the restaurant’s version.  It’s a hearty pasta and green salad combined.  A perfect finished dish to bring to a family gathering or a potluck at work.  Watch for an […]

Avocado Pineapple Salad Another easy composed salad with plenty of flavor.  Avocado Pineapple Salad is great for a weeknight when you don’t feel like cooking a full dinner.  Simply cut the ingredients and you are good to go.  This salad is light and refreshing.  If […]

Heirloom Tomato Salad What did I have for dinner tonight?  A flavorful Heirloom Tomato Salad. I was able to pick up some Heirloom Tomatoes.  Unfortunately, they only had one type which is more of the Brandywine Heirloom Tomato.  When I grow them myself or get […]

Fennel Orange Salad This is a bright and refreshing Sicilian Fennel Orange Salad with a wonderful orange citrus vinaigrette. I like to use both Cara Navel Oranges and Blood Oranges, but you could use  whatever oranges you have access to. Equipment:  The easiest way to […]

French Potato Salad There are many Summer Potato Salads.  This French Potato Salad with a bright Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit at any gathering.  You will want to use French haricots verts instead of American green beans […]

Panzanella Salad Panzanella Salad is a Tuscan and Umbrian chopped salad, and is typically made with stale bread croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and fresh basil.  This salad is also popular in other parts of central Italy and is perfect as a fresh summer salad. I […]

Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Yes, I’m moving again!  So I’ll be making some easy recipes for awhile.  Dishes are packed and paper plates are in.  LOL! This is an easy and flavorful Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries (Craisins®) and Pecans.  A perfect […]

Steak Salad with a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette I am trying to eat more salads.  I remembered an old 1966 Weight Watchers salad dressing that my Mother used to make with a V8 base.  I have updated it to be a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette and paired […]

Sweet Cucumber Salad This is another quick side salad recipe.  This Sweet Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish for any BBQ or party.  It is quick and easy to make. For this recipe, you can peel the cucumbers or leave the skins on, just […]

Corn Salad Sorry, I know that it has been several months since I posted last.  I moved and well, the move didn’t go that well.  Never buy a house sight unseen.  Due to Covid-19, that is the situation I found myself in.  No homes to […]