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Salad Recipes

Gorgeous first and main course salads. They’re made with everything from fruits and grains, to greens and vegetables. And they’re all drizzled with delectable dressings and vinaigrettes.

Fioretto Cauliflower Salad with Lemon

March 8, 2021 By valentina 23 Comments

Fioretto Recipes - Lemon Marinated Fioretto Salad on a white plate with a red plate beneath it.

Fioretto cauliflower is flowering cauliflower that's delicious both raw and cooked. This lemon marinated Fioretto cauliflower recipe shows off its beauty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemons, sambal oelek, micro-greens, chile paste, Fioretto, flowering cauliflower, Biancoli, Sweet Sprouting Cauliflower, Karifurore, Stick Cauliflower, red bell pepper

Persimmon Salad with Honey Pistachios

December 11, 2020 By valentina 21 Comments

close up of Persimmon salad on blue and white china platter

Persimmon Salad with Honey Pistachios is as delicious as it is beautiful! With blue cheese, creamy balsamic dressing, and cranberries in the mix, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: pistachios, blue cheese, cayenne pepper, honey, dried cranberries, persimmons, fuyu persimmons

Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

Compressed Watermelon Tomato and Jalapeño Salad With Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado Dressing on narrow white plate

Have you ever compressed watermelon? You won't believe what a difference it makes! The flavor of the watermelon becomes sweeter and more intense, and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: avocados, heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, thyme, California avocados, jalapeño peppers, avocado dressing, Avocados from Mexico

Grilled Little Gem Lettuce Salad

March 5, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

Little Gem Lettuce Salad with avocado slices on white plate

Grilled Little Gem Lettuce Salad offers a unique flavor that’s smoky and delicious. With avocado and a balsamic glaze, your guests won’t be able to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: blue cheese, balsamic glaze, little gem lettuce, little gems

Citrus Carpaccio with Yuzu Dressing

January 3, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

Citrus Carpaccio is really a fancy name for a very thinly sliced citrus salad. Drizzled with a lovely yuzu dressing with a touch of heat, this is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Salads, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: dinner, limes, grapefruit, yuzu juice, jalapeños, salads, citrus, oranges, carpaccio, blood oranges

Black Quinoa Salad with Plum and Avocado

August 28, 2019 By valentina 28 Comments

Black Quinoa Salad with Plum and Avocado is as delicious as it is beautiful. Black quinoa recipes are very versatile and this one celebrates summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocado, red onion, plums, black quinoa

Peach Caprese Salad Recipe

August 23, 2019 By valentina 29 Comments

Peach caprese salad staked on a dark wood cutting board

Peach Caprese Salad Recipe with Balsamic Glaze is a delicious twist on the classic that's made with tomatoes. Summer peach recipes can be so beautiful and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: basil, asparagus, peaches, Caprese, buffalo mozzarella, Insalata Caprese

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp

August 16, 2019 By valentina 24 Comments

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp in a dark ceramic bowl on a sushi mat

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp is bursting with fresh, bright flavors. This light lunch or dinner is super satisfying, healthy and pretty! A perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Fish & Seafood, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: healthy, limes, basil, mint, red onion, lime juice, shrimp, pineapple, quinoa, soy sauce

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas

May 16, 2019 By valentina 31 Comments

Top view of Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas in a wooden bowl

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas has a Honey-Chipotle Dressing and it's a delicious, hearty festival of fresh Mexican flavors. It's perfect for a summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: avocado, cumin, chipotles, cilantro, lime juice, salads, pepitas, pumpkin seeds, raw pepitas, arugula, jicama, manchego cheese, poblanos

Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad Recipe

March 23, 2019 By valentina 51 Comments

Cannelllini Bean Tuan Salad i a white bowl with blue trim and red flowers on it.

This Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad recipe is drizzled with a delicious Lemon-Caper Balsamic Vinaigrette, making every bite an explosion of flavor. It's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, red onion, Piquillo peppers, side dish, canellini beans, cooking dried beans, tuna, roasted peppers

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I’m Valentina Wein, certified chef, mom of two boys, owner, recipe developer and photographer here at Cooking on the Weekends. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

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