If you’re firing up the grill this Labor Day weekend, here’s a terrific side salad recipe for grilled Caesar salad. The dressing is easy to make ahead of time and the lettuce only takes a few minutes to grill. Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar 1 tsp. anchovy paste (or you … [Read more...]
Arugula & Strawberry Salad
I planted more arugula in our garden this year than we can keep up with. So I’ve been trying to find new ways to use the peppery and nutty-tasting leafy green. Since we’ve also got lots of ripe strawberries growing right now, I decided to combine the two with a slightly sweet, mild dressing. Here is the recipe for this easy Arugula & Strawberry Salad. Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Easy Asian Carrot Salad
This is a super simple recipe that features the bright taste of fresh carrots tossed in a Asian-style peanut-soy-chili sauce. There’s no cooking required so it can be made in a matter of minutes for a quick side dish. Serves 4-6 as a side or appetizer Ingredients: 4-5 large carrots, peeled 3 Tbs peanut butter (I prefer chunky but smooth works well too) 2 Tbs … [Read more...]