Category Archives: salads

Easy Greek Salad

By Ali | Published: April 8, 2013

Well, so much for my promise of posting on a more regular basis… To all of my teacher readers out there: you know what happens when spring break starts inching closer.  The madness sets in.  The students start going bonkers, and it takes every ounce of your self-control to not lose your mind slash physically [...]

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Two Easy Summer Sides

By Ali | Published: July 3, 2012

Side dishes are my fave.  I’ve been know to fill up a plate with mostly sides and only a little bit of whatever the main course or meat option is.  I mean, I HAVE to try everything, right?  Well, at this is my rationalization, and I’m sticking to it! These two recipes are my summer [...]

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Arugula, Chickpea & Feta Wheat Berry Salad

By Ali | Published: July 2, 2012

I’ve been in search of some good lunches lately.  I get bored with leftovers all of the time, which I’m almost shocked to be saying.  Because I am a real leftover lover for the most part.  I’m also not a big fan of sandwiches for lunch…I can do it once a week, but more than [...]

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Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Reduction

By Ali | Published: June 28, 2012

Soooo, it’s hot.  There is no central AC in our house.  I have very few complaints about our lovely home, but the lack of central AC is one of them.  Yeah yeah, I’m a whiny baby, I know.  But I will not apologize for hating being hot and sweaty.  If you know me, you know [...]

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The “even my man will eat this” Steak Salad

By Ali | Published: April 2, 2012

It’s coming up on the time of year where I just crave big salads with all kinds of stuff on it.  Salads like this: Salads are a great way to lighten up your dinners without skimping on flavor.  Cutting out the carbs…always a good way to go when prepping for shorts weather.  Just remember, don’t [...]

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Shaved Fennel and Gorgonzola

By Ali | Published: September 15, 2011

This sophisticated appetizer salad will surely impress your guests at your next dinner party.  The ingredients are rather simple, but the presentation is the showstopper…it’s something about the little curls of fennel that does it for me.  Any variation of yummy tomatoes in August or September is really a showstopper to begin with, honestly.  But [...]

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Warm Shrimp Salad

By Ali | Published: August 17, 2011

Another fantastic, light, easy summer dish.  Shrimp is a big deal in this house lately, as I’m sure you can see!  All of the flavors and textures come together beautifully in this salad. You will need: 2 pounds large shrimp (21-30) per pound, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons [...]

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Flank Steak with Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

By Ali | Published: August 16, 2011

Grilled flank steak is such an easy and delicious dinner option.  It’s great if you are entertaining a moderately sized group of people, or for lots of left overs to make steak fajitas a few days after.  Though Bloody Mary’s are not an adult beverage that I prefer to drink, the fixings make for a [...]

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Grilled Spice-Rubbed Shrimp “Nicoise” Salad

By Ali | Published: August 14, 2011

Quite simply, this salad is a beauty.  It’s pretty clear that this is the summer of seafood and salads.  I really love Bobby Flay’s spin on the classic nicoise salad and using a spice-rubbed shrimp and kicking up the the vinaigrette with the rich salinity of anchovy paste.  This is another easy, light dinner for a hot [...]

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Summer Potato Salad

By Ali | Published: August 10, 2011

Potato salad is a picnic classic.  This version is punched up a bit with sauteed leeks and toasted brown mustard seeds.  I love it because its much lighter than other varieties that are rather heavy on mayo and mustard.  Although those have their place at the picnic table, I much prefer this version…a bit sophisticated [...]

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