Category: Green Salad

This blackberry salad is classic and chic: blackberries, greens, goat cheese, and almonds, tossed with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Ingredients Instructions Make the Best Balsamic Vinaigrette. (*For the nutrition analysis, we’ve calculated 1 tablespoon dressing per serving; but we recommend making the entire dressing recipe so you can have more for later! Save leftovers in a…

Need salad ideas? This best tossed salad recipe features colorful veggies, crunchy homemade croutons, and a variety of salad dressing options. Ingredients Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions If using, make the Homemade Croutons. Wash and chop the romaine. If necessary, wash the mixed greens. (You can use any mix of greens here; measure…

This classy spinach salad is a salad to impress! Smoky pecans and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette make the best counterpoint to this green. Ingredients Instructions Make the hard boiled eggs: Make the hard boiled eggs, if using (or make them in advance). Chop them into bite-sized pieces. Make the smoky pecans: Add the pecans, soy sauce, maple syrup…

This classic Italian salad is your soul mate side dish! It features crisp veggies, crunchy croutons, tangy pepperoncini, and a punchy homemade dressing. Ingredients Instructions Make the homemade croutons (or make them in advance).  Make the Italian dressing. Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the red onion. Slice the tomatoes in half.  Place the greens in bowls, then top with the…

This chopped Mexican salad is the best easy side dish for tacos and enchiladas! It’s topped with savory cilantro lime dressing and crunchy tortilla strips. Ingredients Instructions If using, make the Crispy Tortilla Strips. Or, make them the day before and store in a sealed container in the pantry until serving. Make the dressing: Cilantro Lime Dressing, Creamy…

This kale salad recipe is the best way to eat this leafy green! A simple dressing of lemon, garlic, and Parmesan makes it taste irresistible. Ingredients Instructions Wash and dry the kale. Then destem and roughly chop the kale leaves. Peel and mince the garlic clove. Sprinkle it with the salt, then holding the blunt edge of the knife, scrape…

This spinach apple salad with balsamic dressing is so easy and SO good, it will be your new go-to! No one will believe it took minutes to put together.  Ingredients Instructions Make the Glazed Walnuts or Glazed Pecans. (While they cook, prep the rest of the salad. Or, you can make these ahead!) Make the Best Balsamic Dressing. Core…

This green bean salad recipe is super easy to make, but it’s still delicious and complex. It’s perfect for the holidays or dinner any night of the week! Ingredients Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the green beans into the boiling…

Here’s the simplest salad you’ll ever make! This easy arugula salad is fool-proof: you don’t even need to make dressing. It comes together in minutes! Ingredients Instructions If necessary, shave the Parmesan cheese with a vegetable peeler. Thinly slice shallot. In large bowl, place the baby arugula, olive oil, lemon zest (optional), lemon juice, and kosher…

This chopped salad will amaze everyone around the table! Homemade Italian dressing, veggies and Parmesan cheese combine into one extraordinary salad. Ingredients Instructions Make the Homemade Italian Dressing. Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half. Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the…