Mediterranean salads are packed with flavor and heart-healthy nutrients. For this reason, these salads are ideal for a family dinner. What’s nice about this salad is you can easily personalize the ingredients on each family member’s plate. I have one daughter who doesn’t care for cheese, so I would leave off the feta on hers. …
Salads
This Greek olive and feta salad adds flavor to any meal. In fact, it is so delicious that it might take over and be the star. Adorn your plate with these fabulous ingredients, all rolled into one dish. You can make it a side dish to go with something like this stuffed manicotti or this …
These favorite easy zucchini recipes are perfect for those times when you can purchase this wonderful vegetable in bulk. But even if you only pick up a small amount at a time, these dishes make wonderful additions to the family dinner table. Although zucchini is typically a side dish, it’s also good to include in …
Apple spinach with pecans is a flavor packed side dish that provides tons of nutrients. It’s easy to make and something everyone will love!
This bacon lettuce and tomato salad is a delicious twist on one of our favorite sandwiches, the BLT. It has the same flavors, only without the bread—unless you add croutons, which you can certainly do. Memories of the BLT I’ve always enjoyed eating bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches. In fact, I have some amazing memories …
This zucchini and squash salad is loaded with nutrients and super delicious. It’s also the perfect salad for any buffet or potluck. If you bring this salad and this chicken rice casserole to a potluck, prepare yourself for recipe requests. I’ve always enjoyed eating colorful salads because I understand that the more color it has …
A 5-bean salad is one of the easiest side dishes you can make. In fact, it’s basically something you assemble and stir, like you would a 3-bean salad. It’s also colorful, flavorful, and packed with nutrition. In addition to the beans that provide protein and fiber, it has vitamins and minerals from celery and mushrooms. …
Layered Mexican salad is one of those meals you can make when you crave something spicy but can’t think of anything else to cook. All you need are greens, a few vegetables, and something to give it a Mexican flavor. If you have leftover chili, that’s perfect. If not, canned chili will suffice. Since I …
The tuna-stuffed avocado might be the easiest-to-make meal ever. Even so, it packs a ton of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory nutrients that stick with you for hours. Equally important, it’s delicious, just like a southern food is supposed to be. My husband and I are often ravenous after church on Sundays, so this is one of …
The classic shrimp cocktail salad turns an old favorite from 50 years ago into something new and fresh that you’ll be proud to serve to family and guests. All you need are salad bowls, a mixing bowl, and some food staples you probably already have in your kitchen. Oh, and of course, you’ll need shrimp. …