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CHOPPED GREEK SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

An abundance of mint makes this Greek salad refreshing and light. Grilled chicken makes it substantial enough for dinner.

TOMATO AND GRILLED BREAD SALAD WITH FRESH CHEESE

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Heirloom tomatoes and grilled bread dressed with first press olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a chiffonade of basil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and if you are lucky, a bit of fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese.

ROASTED POTATO SALAD WITH HERBS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

An updated potato salad, minus the mayo, is made with roasted red, white and blue mini potatoes, fresh herbs and a mustardy olive oil dressing.

GREEN ON GREEN SPRING SALAD

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This simple salad has great balance: bitter arugula, micro arugula, crunchy celery, buttery bits of avocado and grilled zucchini, a peppery olive oil and fresh lemon dressing, and shaved salty pecorino cheese to top it off.

CANLIS SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Canlis Restaurant's elegantly simple salad, dates back to its 60's & 70's in Waikiki. Fresh herbs, romano cheese and a coddled egg vinaigrette are the secret.

KENYAN MASSAGED KALE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLES

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This is one of three recipes I am showcasing to honor the work our friends at Cradle to career Kenya are doing. C2C has fed, housed and educated nearly 900 Kenyan orphans since opening in 2005.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES, ALMONDS AND SUMAC PITA CROUTONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This is another winning Ottolenghi recipe. This salad marries red onions, dates, and spinach with toasted almonds and pita chips dusted in sumak.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Warm goat cheese salad with frisée lettuce, bacon lardons, and rounds of lightly breaded goat cheese, browned so they are warm and melty on the inside and crispy on the outside.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA