This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Cucumber Tomato Salad is my go-to, easy summer side salad made with crunchy cucumbers, juicy in-season tomatoes, and marinated red onions. It’s fresh and light, making it perfect for hot weather. Cucumber Tomato Salad This Cucumber Tomato Salad is the side dish you’ll see…
Why It Works A combination of cream cheese and yogurt creates a creamy, lightly tart dressing for the grapes. Vanilla, granulated sugar, and brown sugar contribute to the salad’s sweet flavor profile, making it a perfect luxurious side for Thanksgiving and other holidays or a light dessert any time of year. Leaving the grapes whole…
Why It Works Simmering the sweet potatoes before they go on the grill ensures they’re thoroughly cooked. Placing the charred poblano pepper in a bowl and covering it tightly allows it to steam, making it easier to peel. Sweet potatoes are often associated with fall and winter cooking, but there’s no reason these tubers shouldn’t…
Mexican Corn Salad with no mayo added, a lighter take on the classic Mexican recipe. This salad is made with pan-charred corn, feta, pickled jalapenos, sour cream and spring onions and has a zesty touch of lime that brings out the best flavours. A must-try side dish for the BBQ season, this summer salad is…
Yes! Between cookies, cakesand brownieswe often eat salad. I actually love a good salad—usually when it’s made by someone else. Let me introduce you to Salad Whisperer: Veggie-Forward Recipes for Mouth-Watering Meals. I promise you’ll want this on your cookbook shelf! Embarrassingly, for years, my go-to salad to serve with dinner was baby spinach tossed…
Why It Works Microwaving the corn in its husk lightly cooks it, keeps it juicy, and makes husk removal easier. Slicing corn horizontally from the cob yields a combination of individual kernels and juicy clumps, adding texture, flavor, and visual dimension to the dish. Using julienned raw shiso rather than incorporating it into a dressing…
Caesar salad is one of those timeless dishes that seems to show up everywhere, but when you grill the romaine and make the dressing from scratch, it transforms from a side salad into a smoky, crave-worthy main dish. This Grilled Caesar Salad recipe adds a Mediterranean twist to the classic with charred romaine, crispy grilled…
Celery root salad, known as Selleriesalat in German, is a classic and simple German dish. This version is made with a light, creamy dressing and goes well as an appetizer or side dish with many different meals. This salad is an old-style recipe from my Oma’s generation. We really enjoy the taste of celery root…
Cucumber salad is a favorite light and refreshing summer side, and TikTokers seem to always be leveling it up in one way or another. Some ideas are an easy pass—like making it while swimming(sorry, Logan)—but others we can totally get on board with—like fancy (but oh so easy) cutting hacks that take no time at…
This easy vegan tofu larb salad is fresh, tangy, and bursting with authentic Thai flavors! Serve in crisp lettuce cups for a light summer meal or a flavorful appetizer. It’s been hot in the Pacific Northwest! We’ve been cooling down with this Thai tofu larb recipe- so flavorful and refreshing! While traditional larb from Thailand…
