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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.

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: blue cheese, cayenne pepper, dried cranberries, fuyu persimmons, honey, persimmons, pistachios

Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 21 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Seasonal, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado dressing, avocados, Avocados from Mexico, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, thyme, watermelon

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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic glaze, blue cheese, 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, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Salads Tagged With: carpaccio, citrus, dinner, grapefruit, jalapeños, blood oranges, limes, oranges, salads, yuzu juice

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

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, Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, basil, buffalo mozzarella, Caprese, Insalata Caprese, peaches

Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp

August 16, 2019 By valentina 26 Comments

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

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

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

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas

May 16, 2019 By valentina 33 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: Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: arugula, avocado, chipotles, cilantro, cumin, jicama, lime juice, manchego cheese, pepitas, poblanos, pumpkin seeds, raw pepitas, salads

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 Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette, making every bite an explosion of flavor. It's a fantastic … [Read more...]

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

Fried Lemon Caesar Salad

March 11, 2019 By valentina 56 Comments

Close up of Fried Lemon Caesar Salad on a red plate

Fried Lemon Caesar Salad is full of beautiful fried lemon slices and makes for a delicious Caesar Salad with a unique, fun twist. It's a lovely appetizer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: Caesar salads, lemons, croutons, main course, meyer lemons, Parmesan cheese, salads, sides, white balsamic vinegar

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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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Mini Fruit Skewers for 4th of July

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Tomato Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

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Sweet Corn Ice Cream

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Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

DESSERT!

Four scoops of corn ice cream in a purple bowl, surrounded by corn husks.

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

Large slice of chocolate zucchini bundt cake on a golden-colored, ceramic plate.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake

top view of scoStrawberry ice cream in white mug with two pieces of strawberry on top.

Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

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Orange Popsicles with Fresh Berries

 

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