SALADS
1905 Salad and Dressing: October 11, 2017
A classic salad and dressing based on the famous Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.
Air Fryer BBQ Pork Salad: February 8, 2024
Leftover Mississippi pork loin roast strips get tossed in BBQ sauce and air fried to perfection before being served with a sweet kale salad. Nice!
Antipasto Pesto Tortellini Salad: May 5, 2021
Antipasto Salad with Blanched Asparagus: June 16, 2020
Artichoke Salad for Bruschetta: April 4, 2012
Parfait! Roasted Artichoke Salad: July 11, 2014
Asian (sort of) Salad: February 2, 2011
Ramen noodles and a soy sauce based dressing make for one nice salad.
Asian Salad, Again: July 5, 2011
Less sugar, less oil, less Ramen – but still wicked tasty!
Parfait! Ramen ‘n Romaine Salad with Tamari Dressing: August 10, 2012
Asparagus Ceviche: March 18, 2024
Asparagus Salad, Buttermilk and French Dressing: May 14, 2015
Asparagus Salad, Blue Cheese, TWO(!) Dressings: January 24, 2017
Asparagus Salad, Caesar: June 6, 2023
Asparagus Salad, Favorite: March 22, 2017
Asparagus Salad With Feta and Red Onion: September 19, 2016
Asparagus, Feta, and Tomato Salad: February 23, 2021
Asparagus Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette: April 16, 2015
Asparagus Salad, Marinated: October 3, 2018
Asparagus Salad, Roasted, with Prosciutto Crisps: April 17, 2012
A lot easier to toss together than it sounds. And the Best! roasting method I’ve tried.
Baby Spinach and Romaine with Mandarin Oranges, and Feta Cheese: March 5, 2018
Baby Spinach and Romaine with Roasted Beets and Spiced Walnuts: November 20, 2014
Bacon and Tomato Salad: September 9, 2015
Barbecue Chopped Salad: February 19, 2015
Beans, Marinated, Salad: September 28, 2021
Bean and Pasta Salad: June 27, 2019
Bean Salad, Lois’, Best!: September 13, 2012
Forget the others, this combination of five beans with a not too, too sweet dressing is a winner. THX to cousin Lois for sharing.
Bean Salad, Lois’: July 25, 2020
Still so very, very good!
Three Bean Salad: December 12, 2010
If anyone has the Times Style Book – what IS the convention for
organizing with the ‘Three’ – does one consider it to be silent?
Another Three Bean Salad?: August 31, 2011
Yeh – but a little bit different.
Beet Salad, Roasted: November 29, 2021
Belgian Endive and Romaine Salad With Blue Cheese and Roasted Pears: January 14, 2016
Big Burger Taco Panzanella Salad: September 13, 2021
Black Bean Salad: September 24, 2010
I’m also listing this under vegetables, just because I can (see intro above).
Black Bean Taco Salad: May 10, 2017
BLT Caesar Salad: July 22, 2014
Parfait! Blueberry Salad with Feta and Dried Cherries: June 21, 2013
Same as the Mshalale salad, but with feta substituted for the string cheese. Still yummy.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad: December 18, 2015
Broccoli and Date Salad: December 5, 2016
Actually, the dates are part of the kinda weird but really tasty warm salad dressing; made of equal parts chopped dates, sweet chili sauce, and Italian dressing.
Broccoli Pasta Salad: July 27, 2023
Broccoli and Ramen Salad: August 24, 2016
Broccoli and Ramen Salad, Better!: November 1, 2016
Broccoli and Ramen Salad, Still Better: April 3, 2020
Broccoli Salad, Marinated: November 6, 2014
Broccoli Slaw, Marinated: January 25, 2018
Broccoli Slaw, Hot: June 20, 2017
Broccoli Slaw, Peach and Feta: July 18, 2016
Brussel Sprout Salad: January 22, 2015
This post is more about the wicked tasty buttermilk salad dressing mix I’ve come across from the nice folk at Penzeys Spices; but it’d be a real shame not to also call out this fine salad, made from shaved brussel sprouts (check your market’s produce section or Trader Joe’s), dried cherries, and freshly made croutons.
Brussel Sprouts Salad, Browned, with Prosciutto and Blue Jack Cheese: March 1, 2016
Brussels Sprouts Salad, Crispy Air Fried: October 16, 2020
Brussel Sprouts Salad, Shaved: June 26, 2017
Brussels Sprouts Salad, Shaved: September 23, 2020
A healthier version without meats or cheese or creamy dressing.
Brussels Sprouts Salad, Shaved, With Pomegranate Seeds: November 28, 2022
Cabbage Salad With Ramen: November 15, 2012
I used the chili flavor seasoning packet to make my dressing and thought it nice, with just a hint of a nip; but if you’d rather err on the side of caution, the chicken flavor would work as well.
Caesar Salad With English Muffin Croutons and Blanched Asparagus: February 8, 2022
Caponata: September 21, 2015
Treat this mixed veggie eggplant salad as an appetizer spread on crackers or crusty bread, or as a salad or vegetarian main course.
Caprese Salad with Roasted Tomatoes: August 28, 2013
Caprese, Broiled: January 17, 2017
Not really a salad and most certainly not a veggie, this riff on a Caprese should really not be missed.
Carrot Salad, French: August 28, 2010
Carrot Salad, French: November 21, 2012
Here’s another version of this classic favorite, made quick by using herbs from the spice rack instead of fresh; ’cause I am NOT going to the market the day before Thanksgiving.
Best! French Carrots: December 23, 2012
Shaved carrots as a salad or sliced as a munchie, this is my all-time favorite version the classic French dish. Authentic? Not even a wee, little, tiny bit; but tasty? Youbectha!
Carrot Salad Mashup; Classic and My Own Take: May 31, 2016
Carrot, Grapefruit, and Ginger Salad: September 1, 2011
Caulifower Caponata: March 4, 2014
Cauliflower Tabouli: June 26, 2014
Celery Succotash: July 27, 2016
Celery Salad, Thai: April 12, 2016
Don’t let the minimal ingredient list for this dressing and salad stop you from considering this new (well, to me) use for that celery we all have in our crispers. The flavor is surprisingly refreshing and complex.
Chicago Hot Dog Salad: April 30, 2015
Chicken Salad, Mostarda: November 10, 2016
Chicken Tenders Salad: June 23, 2021
I air fried frozen chicken tenders to top a salad, and may never need to order one out again.
Chick Pea Antipasto Salad: April 15, 2020
Chick Pea and Artichoke Salad: May 24, 2012
Nice. The Dijon vinaigrette’s not too, too bad, either.
Chick Peas, Marinated: May 30, 2011
Chopped Salad: July 8, 2022
Coleslaw, Another (Pretty Nice): May 20, 2015
Coleslaw, Antipasto: April 15, 2020
Coleslaw, Favorite! January 9, 2017
Coleslaw, Honey Mustard: January 26, 2015
This take on South Carolina style slaw was a pretty big hit at a gathering, mebbe you should check it out.
Coleslaw, Hungarian: January 24, 2020
*Authentic?* Heck it’s from a vintage recipe card site called “Dinner in 1971” – what do you think?
Coleslaw, Key Lime: August 31, 2022
Coleslaw, Like KFC: April 21, 2021
Coleslaw, Mustard (Chicago Hot Dog Salad): April 30, 2015
Coleslaw, Rice Vinegar and Brown Sugar: May 21, 2018
Cole Slaw, Smoky: February 15, 2017
Coleslaw, Sweet Heat, The Doris Project, Week 19: May 21, 2014
Mebbe even besterer than my former fave cabbage salad recipe below.
Cole Slaw, The Best!: January 4, 2012
Parfait! Cole Slaw, The Best!: February 15, 2013
Coleslaw, Mighty-Fine: June 9, 2022
Coleslaw, Tamari Dressing: March 20, 2024
Coleslaw, Waldorf: March 12, 2020
Coleslaw, Waldorf, Parfait!: September 4, 2020
Coleslaw, Waldorf: March 17, 2022
Coleslaw, Waldorf, now With Apple Relish: September 22, 2023
Corn and Bean Salad: August 9, 2011
Couscous, Salad: June 5, 2013
Made with larger Israeli (or Pearl) couscous. Very nice.
Parfait! Israeli Couscous Salad: August 7, 2015
Couscous Salad, Best!: December 14, 2016
Cowboy Caviar Salad: May 22, 2023
Cucumber Salad: May 15, 2010
Cucumber Salad, Best!: April 10, 2012
Simple, fast and easy to make, but Oh! so good.
Cucumber Salad, Now With Summer Squash (and Better)!: July 30, 2015
Cucumber and Shallot Lime Juice Pickle: December 9, 2021
Is it a pickle or a salad? Who cares – it is wicked tasty!
Cucumbers in Sour Cream (The Doris Project, Week 4): January 29, 2014
Cucumber Salad, Sweet Chili Vinaigrette: August 19, 2020
Cucumber Salad With Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Vinaigrette: March 29, 2023
Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad: July 14, 2015
Deviled Egg Salad Mold: May 1, 2011
Salad or munchie spread on crackers; it’s your call.
Devil’s Rain Salad: September 15, 2014
Doritos Taco Salad: June 16, 2021
Egg Salad, Not Your Momma’s: March 8, 2017
Eggplant Napoleons: October 20, 2010
Could be a salad; could be a side dish – either way it’s mightyfine!
Endive and Blue Cheese Salad: June 14, 2016
Fire and Ice Salad: July 3, 2018
A brined tomato, red onion, and cucumber salad which should be on your party menu.
French Carrot Salad: August 28, 2010
Fruit Salad With Cucumber: June 22, 2017
Fruit Salad With Limoncello: March 11, 2015
Fruit Salad With Orange Juice: April 5, 2017
And don’t forget the Lemon Curd Yogurt Sauce!
Fruit Salad, Thai Style: September 6, 2012
Grape Salad, Creamy: February 2, 2016
Grape Tomato Salad With Cucumber Dressing, The Doris Project, Week 24: June 25, 2014
Green Bean, Feta, and Balsamic Salad: September 30, 2014
Green Bean Salad With Blue Cheese: April 7, 2015
Green Goddess Green Beans: October 18, 2010
This actually tastes quite a bit like potato salad, so get your good-for-you
green veggies and satisfy your taste for ‘taters.
George’s Salad: October 9, 2014
A TASTY combination of baby spinach, romaine, roasted beets, toasted pecans, mandarin oranges, green apple, and blue cheese; all tied together with a fine cherry vinaigrette.
George’s Salad: April 18, 2022
I swapped out the apple for a pear this time, and honey peanuts for the pecans. Still tasty!
German Sweet Potato Salad: April 28, 2016
Ham Salad, Pretty Darned Decent: March 14, 2022
Horseradish and Citrus Salad: December 13, 2018
Jardinière Salad: July 27, 2010
A macaroni salad of a different color!
Parfait! Jardinière Salad: June 15, 2012
Still a tasty salad, made with new and improved French dressing and a box of mac and cheese from Trader Joe’s.
Parfait! Jardinière Salad: December 2, 2016
Parfait! Jardinière Salad with Honey Mustard: March 10, 2017
Jardinière Salad: July 2, 2020
Parfait! Jardinière Salad: January 22, 2021
Jardinière Salad: June 29, 2021
Jardinière Salad: August 28, 2022
Jello Salad: April 25, 2011
Orange Jello, pineapple Jello, shredded carrot, and apple juice – all tossed
into a mold and formed into a true thing o’ beauty! Ermmm, or not…
Jello, Dr Pepper Fruit Salad: August 16, 2017
Jello, Lime Horseradish Salad: October 4, 2021
Kielbasa Vinaigrette: August 28, 2012
Serve this as a munchie, or as a savory salad on crisp romaine, it’s good either way. And the extra vinaigrette? That’s a bonus, baby!
Parfait! Kielbasa Vinaigrette: February 13, 2015
This started out as an appetizer, but has worked its way into a much loved (and often requested) party salad. I am kinda surprised that this is the first time I have repeated this most excellent recipe.
Kielbasa Vinaigrette: May 17, 2021
Always a fave – but the addition of Peruvian Sweet Drop Peppers made this an even bigger hit with friends and family.
Kielbasa Vinaigrette With Grilled Halloumi: July 15, 2021
Kimchi: September 25, 2010
It’s a salad, it’s a condiment, it’s a munchie – TRY it!
Korean-Style Potato Salad: October 29, 2015
Korean-Style Romaine: March 28, 2011
Less fussy to toss together than the kimchi – but every bit as good!
Layered Salad – Lettuce Optional: March 25, 2021
Lentil-Spinach Salad with a Dried Cherry Vinaigrette: February 27, 2012
The bacon and blue cheese are lovely additions, too!
Macaroni and Cheese, Salad, With Bacon, Sriracha, and Ranch Dressing: June 24, 2015
Macaroni Salad: June 24, 2010
Parfait! Macaroni Salad: June 10, 2011
Parfait! 2 Day Pasta Salad: June 29, 2012
Macaroni Chicken Salad, The Doris Project, Week 30: August 6, 2014
The Salad, Day Two: August 7, 2014
Mshalale Salad with Blueberries: April 19, 2012
Blueberries, toasted pita bread, and Middle Eastern string cheese; all dressed up with a nice lemon vinaigrette.
Parfait! Blueberry Salad with Feta and Dried Cherries: June 21, 2013
Same salad, but with feta substituted for the string cheese. Still yummy.
Napa Cabbage Salad: October 3, 2010
A slightly different take on cole slaw.
Napa Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño Dressing: May 7, 2013
Panzanella Salad, Burger Bun Taco Salad With Big Cheeseburger Sauce: August 4, 2022
Panzanella Salad, Fried Sourdough: February 1, 2021
Panzanella Salad, Grilled: June 3, 2013
Panzanella Salad, Pita: May 7, 2012
Stoopidly simple to make, but OH! so good.
Panzanella Salad, Sourdough English Muffin: August 25, 2020
Panzanella Salad, Taco Big Burger: September 13, 2021
Pasta Salad, Antipasto: July 18, 2018
Pasta Salad, BLT: March 5, 2015
Pasta Salad, BLT, Better: June 23, 2016
Pasta Salad With Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: July 10, 2014
Pasta Salad, French ‘n Feta Ditalini: October 15, 2021
Pasta Salad, French ‘n Feta: May 16, 2022
Pasta Salad Hack – with Bonus! Chopped Salad: July 21, 2020
Pasta Salad, Hawaiian-Style: February 25, 2021
Pasta Salad, Macaroni and Cheese,
With Bacon, Sriracha, and Ranch Dressing: June 24, 2015
Pasta (Tortellini) Salad: May 24, 2016
A more traditional take, loaded with salami and marinated mozzarella and artichoke hearts and stuff. Enjoy.
Pasta (Tortellini) Salad With a Thai-Style Peanut Dressing: July 2, 2015
A nice tortellini salad.
Pea Salad: December 3, 2013
Thawed frozen peas, fresh scallion and radishes tossed in a bit of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Nice, but better after I shaved a bit of good cheese into it.
Peach and Feta Broccoli Slaw: July 18, 2016
Peaches, Grilled With Blue Cheese: July 3, 2014
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: September 13, 2017
I used sherry vinegar and my own zippy mustard in the vinaigrette; but cider vinegar and any Dijon you like would work, too.
Potatoes, Fried, with Spicy Aioli: July 12, 2012
An interesting riff on warm potato salad. I just wish I had had the duck fat…
Potato Salad: April 29, 2010
Russet potatoes and a nice buttermilk dressing.
Parfait! Buttermilk Potato Salad: June 3, 2011
This time using Yukon Gold potatoes – still tasty!
Potato Salad, No Boil: May 8, 2013
Potato Salad, Grilled With Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato: June 12, 2013
I also added a bit of leftover grilled corn, which got me to thinking about turning this into a Cobb potato salad – I’ll just need to add some blue cheese and mebbe a bit of grilled avocado.
Potato Salad, Garlic: June 15, 2017
Potato Salad, Korean: October 29, 2015
Parfait! Potato Salad, Korean: November 6, 2015
Parfait! Potato Salad, Korean: February 24, 2017
Potato Salad, Korean: July 9, 2020
Potato Salad, Korean-ish: March 16, 2021
Potato Salad, Mashed: June 5, 2023
Potato Salad, Pandemic: June 9, 2020
When life gives you canned potatoes, make a salad!
Potato Salad, Phyllis Diller’s: October 24, 2018
Potato Salad, Pressure Cooker: June 8, 2021
Potato Salad, Smashed: September 15, 2021
Potato Salad Surprise: September 7, 2022
The surprise is the hit of flavor the cooked potatoes pick up when I toss them in a bit of pickle juice before finishing the salad. Nice!
Quinoa Tabbouleh: August 15, 2012
Just a little bit of mint makes the flavor of this gluten-free version of the classic.
Parfait! Quinoa Tabbouleh: May 17, 2013
Roasted Artichoke Hearts: November 24, 2010
It’s an appetizer, it’s a salad…
Artichoke Salad for Bruschetta: April 4, 2012
This is a lovely salad on its own – but place it on top of some lightly toasted French bread with a bit of really good cheese, and it approaches wicked good status.
Roasted Beet Salad: November 29, 2010
Simple, tasty (even if you don’t like beets), and OH! so pretty.
Parfait! Roasted Beet Salad with Sanford House Dressing: November 25, 2011
Roasted Beet Salad With Candied Walnuts: November 14, 2017
I think this is the perfect salad for your holiday table; especially with the Sanford House salad dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad With Creamy French Dressing: November 29, 2021
It was true when I first posted this salad exactly 11 years ago and it is still true today: this is a simple and wicked tasty salad, even if you don’t like beets. Ask one of my sisters-in-law!
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad: May 27, 2015
Russian Salad: December 4, 2012
Cooked potatoes, asparagus, and whatever other veggies you like, all tossed in a fine Russian dressing and served with romaine. Nice.
Salmon Salad, Kirsten’s: September 2, 2014
Shrimp Salad: May 5, 2012
I made this as a salad, but you could easily serve more shrimp on less lettuce as an appetizer – or mebbe even in a nice roll as a sammich – it’s all good.
Shrimp Salad With Peas, Scallions, Arugula, and Baby Spinach: August 2, 2017
Shrimp Salad, Sweet and Sour: October 13, 2023
Southern Panzanella Salad: September 11, 2010
Corn bread and veggies with a lemon vinaigrette.
Spinach, Baby, and Romaine with Roasted Beets and Spiced Walnuts: November 20, 2014
Spinach Salad With Blue Cheese and Honey Mustard Dressing: April 28, 2022
Spinach Salad with Brown Butter Dressing: January 12, 2011
Spinach, Salad With Citrus Dressing and Then Sautéed: April 9, 2013
Spinach Salad, The Doris Project, Week 20: May 28, 2014
Spinach Salad, Spicy Baked Shrimp: October 20, 2020
Spinach Salad With Strawberries, Candied Pecans, and Lemon-Poppyseed Dressing: June 28, 2013
Spinach Salad With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, and Salami: September 8, 2014
Spring Spinach Salad: April 23, 2011
Strawberry and Romaine Salad, The Doris Project, Week 12: March 26, 2014
Summer Squash Carpaccio: August 11, 2010
You WANT to make this salad!
Parfait! Summer Squash Carpaccio: July 8, 2011
Parfait! Summer Squash Carpaccio: April 18, 2014
Sweet Chili Noodle Salad: March 15, 2012
A refreshingly different take on a ‘pasta’ salad – and gluten free, if you use the right kind of miso in place of the soy sauce!
Sweet Potato Salad: May 27, 2015
Sweet Potato Salad With Cranberries, Chipotle, and Feta: October 20, 2016
Sweet Potato Salad, German Style: April 28, 2016
Tabouli, From a Mix, But Tasty: May 4, 2022
Taco Salad, Catalina: June 8, 2015
Taco Salad, French: August 3, 2023
Taco Panzanella Salad, Big Burger: September 13, 2021
Texas Caviar, The Doris Project, Week 43: November 5, 2014
Decent salad, great dip!
Thai Fruit Salad: September 6, 2012
Parfait! Thai Fruit Salad: April 5, 2013
Tomato and Bacon Salad: September 9, 2015
Tomato and Fried Bread Hash: July 18, 2023
Tomatoes, Plum, Broiled: January 17, 2017
Not really a salad and most certainly not a veggie, this riff on a Caprese should really not be missed.
Tomato, Corn, and Scallion Salad: July 10, 2012
A nice way to use up any leftover roasted corn, and if you are lucky enough to have a plentiful garden, tomatoes. *sigh* I have four hard, green tomatoes on the deck just now.
Tomato (Grape) Salad With Cucumber Dressing, The Doris Project, Week 24: June 25, 2014
Tortellini Salad: May 24, 2016
A more traditional take on pasta salad, loaded with salami and marinated mozzarella and artichoke hearts and stuff. Enjoy.
Tortellini Salad With a Thai-Style Peanut Dressing: July 2, 2015
Tortilla Salad: January 24, 2013
Made my way – without the deep-fat-fried anything – but still quite tasty.
Traveling Salad (with Pasta): May 29, 2021
Tuna Salad, Curry & Parmesan: July 2, 2021
Tuna Vinaigrette: June 6, 2019
Turkey Taco Salad: November 17, 2014
Waldorf Cabbage Salad: March 12, 2020
Winter Fruit Salad: January 24, 2011