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MUSHROOM, ZUCCHINI AND FARRO SALAD FOR DINNER

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Mushroom, Zucchini and Farro Salad for Dinner is a delicious, healthful, vegetarian meal. Bonus: leftovers can be made into a wonderful frittata suitable for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.

CAESAR DRESSING

WITH NO COMMENTS

This is the last Caesar dressing recipe you will ever need. It is umami rich and delicious. Makes enough for multiple salads. Also delicious drizzled on roasted vegetables or avocado toast.

MISO SALAD DRESSING

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Miso salad dressing is an umami-rich and delicious dressing to use on salads or drizzle on roasted vegetables. This recipe makes enough for multiple salads and will save in the fridge for a week or more.

TOMATO, PESTO, BURRATA SALAD WITH CHILI CRISP

WITH NO COMMENTS

This Italian-Asian fusion salad is unexpected and delicious. Who knew that chili crisp could take already fantastic burrata to new heights. Moreover, this dish is quick and easy to make.

CHOPPED BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE, PEAR, FENNEL & GOAT CHEESE

WITH NO COMMENTS

A light and tasty fine-chopped beet salad that is scooped into endive and Treviso lettuce leaves and eaten with your fingers.

ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND CHICKEN

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This chilled roasted eggplant salad pairs crunchy smashed cucumbers with savory roast eggplant, shredded chicken & a bright rice vinegar dressing. This is a perfectly refreshing meal for the dog days of summer.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH TWISTED BACON & AVOCADO

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This grilled shrimp salad with twisted bacon, corn, tomatoes and avocado makes for the perfect summer entertaining salad. It can largely be made ahead and assembled just before you serve.

KUMQUAT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING

WITH NO COMMENTS

Kumquats give this spinach salad an unexpected flavor pop and the miso dressing adds delicious umami to create a healthy and addictive salad.

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, ALMONDS AND MISO DRESSING

WITH ONE COMMENT

A fresh and easy spinach salad with a twist. Fresh strawberries, crunchy almonds, bitter green onions and a delicious, almost drinkable miso dressing will make this one of your go-to weeknight salads.

HEALTHY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD