Strawberry Farro Salad with Balsamic Glazed Pecans
There is so much that is GOOD about this strawberry farro salad with balsamic glazed pecans. It is just the right amount of fresh, bright, tang, and sweet, and has wonderful crunchy texture from the nuts and a toothiness from the farro. You will not be disappointed. Frankly, the balsamic glazed pecans are reason enough […]
Super Salad: Grilled Halloumi, Peach, and Cherry Salad
Fire up the grill and get ready for deliciousness. This salad with grilled halloumi, peaches, and plump, fresh cherries is a perfect light addition to any al fresco dinner. There is just the right amount of sweet, tart, and salt. The textures will leave you wondering why you weren’t always making this. If you haven’t […]
Green Goodness: Avocado Vinaigrette
Nearly 20 years ago I happened upon a dressing that would change the way I looked at avocado… forever. On the market of downtown Roanoke, Virginia was a quaint Brazilian café. I loved the food there, but what really kept me coming back was the avocado vinaigrette. The texture was creamy and smooth and the […]
Fall Salad: Pomegranate Feta with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Soup and salad make up a large part of our meals. Salad can get boring and we often look for new ways to perk it up. Today’s easy salad idea was actually a bit of an accidental bliss. What do we have in the fridge – some field greens and feta? This does not an […]
Ides of March: Caesar Salad
You may remember reading Julius Caesar in your high school English class. If so, you may also recall that famous line “Beware the Ides of March”. The Ides of March is today, the 15th. As fate would have it, it is also the day that Caesar was murdered. Today begins our “green” week. Green may […]