Danish Potato Salad
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s barbecue season. Family, friends, lots of good times, and lots of opportunities to bring a salad to share. And this, my friends, is the perfect recipe that pairs with pretty much any entree at a barbecue: Danish Potato Salad. I’m not talking about a heavy mayo-based potato salad. This Danish Potato Salad is light, tangy and definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing
Salads and I were on a break during our loooooong drawn out winter. I just couldn’t get excited about salad as a main meal when there was still a wind chill. But now that warmer weather is in full bloom, I’m totally craving entree salads again. This Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing has made an appearance on my menus several times in the last few weeks….it’s just that good.
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Bacon Asparagus Bundles
Remember these? I gave you a sneak peek of them a few weeks ago when I wrote about the Maple Ginger Salmon. These Bacon Asparagus Bundles are my family’s new favorite way to eat asparagus. Why? Bacon, of course! This recipe has the best of both worlds: roasted asparagus with the distinctive flavor of sesame oil and slices of thick-cut bacon caramelized with brown sugar. When you combine the two, you have a mouthwatering sweet and savory combination that perfumes the entire house while it roasts…so yummy!
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Green Beans with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Green beans are rarely met with grand applause at my house (more like groans of disappointment), so I’m always game to try something new to entice my crew. This recipe is such an easy way to jazz up your average vegetable. I mean, really, what doesn’t taste good with bacon?
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Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes and Slivered Almonds
Spring in Minnesota has been non-existent. Last year at this time I was already making rhubarb pie (my favorite, by the way), and we were eating meals outside. This year, not so much. My grass is still covered with snow, and the rhubarb can’t even be seen. So this year we need to create our own “spring”. Spring meals are light, easy and versatile. Who wants to be spending time in the kitchen when you can finally be outside after our long winter? This Curried Chicken Salad with Grapes and Slivered Almonds fits all of those criteria.
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Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Craisins and Balsamic Vinaigrette
I love to eat a great salad for lunch or serve one as a side for dinner. And this spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette makes a frequent appearance on our table. I generally have spinach on hand for smoothies and to add to other dishes, so it is a snap to make this salad without having to race to the store. This balsamic vinaigrette in particular is my go-to dressing; it mixes up quickly and uses ingredients from the pantry. So easy and flavorful you’ll never go back to the bottled stuff again. It has a little dijon mustard in it to add some depth without overpowering it. Add some goat cheese, craisins and nuts, and you have yourself a fabulous salad. It’s packed with nutrients, full of flavor and so tasty – you really can’t go wrong.
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