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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.

Lemon-Garlic Crouton Recipe

March 11, 2019 By valentina 15 Comments

Lemon Garlic Roasted Croutons in a brown ceramic dish.

Add this Lemon-Garlic Crouton recipe to any salad, and it will be elevated to another level. Sourdough bread soaks up the flavors of fresh lemon juice and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads Tagged With: bread, croutons, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemons, olive oil, salads, snacks, sourdough bread

Peach and Avocado Salad with Zucchini

July 9, 2018 By valentina 30 Comments

Summer Zucchini Peach Avocado Salad on a white plate with a sunflower.

This Peach and Avocado Salad with Zucchini recipe is the essence of summer. Its fresh, sweet flavors from seasonal produce are a super delicious and pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, peaches, spinach, vegetarian, zucchini

Nicoise Salad Cups with Lemon Dressing

October 4, 2017 By valentina 25 Comments

Albacore Nicoise Salad Cups with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Delicious, healthy and beautiful Nicoise Salad Cups with Lemon Dressing -- are a lovely display of fresh ingredients! Made with albacore tuna, it's enough … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads Tagged With: albacore tuna, avocados, capers, dill, hard boiled eggs, honey, lemons, Nicoise salad, olives

Apple Cranberry Salad with Chicken

September 6, 2017 By valentina 16 Comments

Chopped Chicken-Apple Salad Recipe with Creamy Roasted Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette -- This main course, chopped salad is full of sweet, savory and spicy flavors that you will definitely keep coming back for more of.

This Apple Cranberry Salad with Chicken holds its own as a main course, and is full of sweet, savory and spicy flavors that will keep you coming back for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Salads Tagged With: apples, avocados, chicken, dried cranberries, jalapeño peppers, manchego cheese, pepitas, scallions

Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

September 5, 2017 By valentina 10 Comments

Roasted Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette Recipe -- Creamy, tangy, spicy and sweet — this Creamy Roasted Jalapeno-Lime Vinaigrette is all that and then some!

This Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette recipe is creamy, tangy, spicy and sweet. It will spruce up every salad, and can also enhance all sorts of meat, chicken and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: condiments, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, jalapeño peppers, limes, marinades, oregano, salad dressings, vinaigrettes

Snow Pea Shoot Cranberry Salad

April 10, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

Snow Pea Shoot-Cranberry Salad with Crispy Rice & Spicy Pecan Dressing -- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and a spectacular centerpiece for a holiday table!

Snow Pea Shoot Cranberry Salad is drizzled with a Spicy Pecan Dressing. It's beautiful, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free -- and it's the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, citrus, diary-free, Jade Asian greens, oranges, pea tendrils, pecans, San Miguel, snow pea shoots

Caesar Little Gem Lettuce Recipe

March 6, 2017 By valentina 18 Comments

Spicy Caesar Little Gems Recipe -- Little Gem Lettuce leaves hold all the classic flavors of a traditional Caesar salad with a kick of heat to bring it over the top.

Little Gem Lettuce leaves hold all the classic flavors of a traditional Caesar salad with a kick of heat to bring it over the top in this Caesar Little Gem … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Salads Tagged With: anchovies, appetizers, Caesar salad, chili flakes, hors d'oeuvres, lemons, little gem lettuce, romaine lettuce

Citrus Carrot Salad Recipe

January 16, 2017 By valentina 15 Comments

Colorful Citrus Carrot Salad Recipe -- It's as delicious as it is stunning.

Citrus Carrot Salad Recipe is as delicious as it is stunning. It's like an edible painting.  A little bit sweet, and a little bit spicy, every bite is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: baby carrots, blood oranges, cara cara oranges, citrus, cocktail grapefruit, Ojai Pixies, satsumas, shishito peppers

Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil

October 13, 2016 By valentina 21 Comments

Asian slaw in a bright blue ceramic bowl painted with colorful flowers.

Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil is quick and easy to make and is packed with incredibly delicious, super fresh Asian flavors. This sweet and spicy coleslaw is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, coleslaw, garlic, ginger, green cabbage, red bell peppers, rice wine vinegar

Mozzarella Melon and Prosciutto Salad with Pesto

July 9, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Melon Pesto Proscuitto Salad an a burgandy plate with fresh basil

Mozzarella Melon and Prosciutto with Pesto is a fun play on spaghetti and meatballs. It's sweet, savory, delicious and is one of the most unique melon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic, pesto, pine nuts, prosciutto, sugar kiss, Summer Kiss

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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.

FAVORITE SOUPS & STEWS!  





SPRING & SUMMER FAVORITES

Several fruit appetizers on toothpicks with cherries and blueberries on a white plate.

Mini Fruit Skewers for 4th of July

Slices of red and yellow tomatoes beautifully arranged on a blue and white plate with fresh basil leaves.

Tomato Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

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

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

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

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

6 orange popsicles with fresh berries inside, on crushed ice with berries

Orange Popsicles with Fresh Berries

 

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