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Escarole and Arugula Salad with White Peaches and Almonds

Salads, Salads and Dressingsalmonds, salad, summer salad, white peach vinaigrette, white peaches

Vibrant and beautifully balanced, this Escarole and Arugula Salad with White Peaches and Almonds is a study in contrasts—bitter greens meet sweet, fragrant peaches; peppery arugula mingles with buttery nuts and silky vinaigrette. Each bite offers a harmony of flavors and textures: crisp, creamy, bright, and just a touch decadent. The White Peach Sherry Vinaigrette...

Moroccan Date and Orange Salad with Orange Blossom Dressing

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Fragrant and jewel-toned, this Moroccan Date and Orange Salad is a vibrant celebration of North African flavors—where sweet fruit, citrus, and delicate aromatics mingle in perfect harmony. Tender Bibb lettuce forms the base for a colorful layering of crisp carrots, juicy orange segments, and soft, honeyed dates. Toasted almonds add crunch, while a bright, floral...

Southwest Chopped Salad

Saladscorn, peppers, Southwestern flavor, southwestern salad, summer salad

Inspired by the flavors of the Southwest and rooted in traditional “three sisters” ingredients—corn, beans, and squash—this vibrant chopped salad is hearty, fresh, and endlessly adaptable. Originally conceived as a succotash side dish, it evolved into a colorful raw salad when the crisp vegetables proved irresistible before cooking. With sweet peppers, tomatoes, onions, and a...

Late Summer Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad

Home Page Stories, Salads, Salads and Dressingsbaarbecues, basil, cherry tomatoes, corn, picnic salad, side dish, summer salad

Late summer on the Central Coast brings the best of the season — fresh, sweet corn, fragrant basil, and vine-ripened cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor! This vibrant salad celebrates the season’s peak flavors in the simplest way possible and comes together in minutes, making it ideal for picnics, backyard barbecues, or any warm-weather gathering. INGREDIENTS:...

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

Grains, Salads, Vegetariangluten-free, healthy, quinoa, quinoa salad, salad bowl, summer salad

This quinoa salad is simple, delicious, and packed with plant-based protein. It's an easy dinner idea you can make ahead and refrigerate, ready in under 30 minutes. Healthier than potato or macaroni salad, it offers a nutritious alternative to summer side dishes.

Romaine Salad with Smoked Turkey and Cherries

Salads, Salads and Dressingscherries, salad, smoked turkey, summer salad

A refreshing and colorful salad, perfect for summertime. INGREDIENTS: Salad 1 head Romaine lettuce, medium-chopped 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup diced green onion, some green included 1 can (11-ounce) mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup smoked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2/3 cup Bing cherries, washed, halved, and pitted Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/3 cup extra-virgin...