Archive : Salads

2-3 mandarin oranges 2 2/3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 1/2 red onion, chopped Dressing 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp clear honey 1/2 tsp whole-grain mustard salt and pepper 1. Slice the top and bottom off each orange with a sharp knife,...

Today, I have a great Autumn Salad recipe that I found in a new Thanksgiving cookbook that I picked up called “Thanksgiving Cooking Made Easy” I love how this cookbook has all the classic Thanksgiving recipes along with some new creative holiday dishes as well. The cookbook also came...

My girlfriend Katie and I just returned from a much needed vacation. It was so nice to take a week and just relax and enjoy some great food. While dining out one night, we shared an amazing tomato and red onion salad. The hero in this dish is the Maytag blue cheese. Maytag is a blue cheese produced...

Adding craisins to your chicken salad adds a delightful twist to the flavors. Give it a try… 1 lb. boneless chicken tenders 1 teaspoon rosemary salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 stalk celery, chopped fine 1/4 small onion, chopped fine 1 cup Craisins mayonnaise, to taste Place the chicken, in...

My girlfriend and I drove out to some of the great farm stands on eastern Long Island last weekend and came back with a great selection of fresh local grown produce. I prepared this simple corn-cucumber salad that had such a nice flavor. 2 medium cucumbers 2 cups fresh corn, cooked and cooled 1/2 medium...

This recipe is makes great use of leftover grilled chicken. 2 chicken breasts, grilled and chopped 1 package spring mix greens 1 large tomato, chopped 1-2 handfuls herb croutons 1 handful Ocean Spray Craisins Sweetened Dried Cranberries Dressing: 1/2 olive oil 1/2 balsamic vinegar Divide the greens...

Salad: 8 cups baby spinach 1 ripe pear, cut into fans 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (arils) 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese fresh cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon honey Champagne Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4...