This marinated cucumber salad is one of those simple recipes that reminds me of Nana’s kitchen. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and sweet onion soak in a tangy vinegar dressing until everything is cold, flavorful and just right. The ice cubes were Nana’s little trick for keeping the cucumbers extra crisp while the salad chilled. It’s…
Tag: Salad
Strawberry Crunch Summer Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries 2 English cucumbers, sliced into half moons ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup candied pecans or sliced almonds Honey Lemon Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of sea salt…
Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes 1 English cucumber, sliced ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional) Dressing Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons olive oil Pinch of sea salt Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Garnish Tajín (optional) Extra mint leaves Instructions Combine the…
Mediterranean Chickpea Crunch Salad
Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 English cucumbers, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives ¼ cup finely diced red onion ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine…
Street Corn Pasta Salad
Servings: 8 Ingredients 12 oz rotini pasta, cooked and cooled 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned), lightly charred if possible ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta) ¼ cup finely diced red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional) Dressing ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt Juice of…
Summer Power Salad
Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 English cucumber, diced ½ cup mini sweet peppers, diced ¼ cup red onion, diced ⅓ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped mint ¼ cup chopped basil ⅓ cup feta cheese ⅓ cup roasted pistachios, chopped ¼ cup diced avocado 2…
