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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

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, lime juice, pineapple, quinoa, red onion, limes, mint, shrimp

Strawberry Avocado Salsa

July 30, 2019 By valentina 26 Comments

Strawberry Avocado Salsa recipe in a yellow-green bowl with half of a whole strawberry on top

Strawberry Avocado Salsa recipe is fantastic with chicken, fish and of course, chips! Sweet, spicy, fresh and fun, it's ideal for summer. Strawberries … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Seasonal, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: avocados, cilantro, salsa, red onion, strawberries

Easy Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

June 22, 2019 By valentina 20 Comments

Easy Tomato Gazpacho recipe in a blue and white bowl with diced aocados, tomatoes and onion on top

This Easy Tomato Gazpacho recipe is one of the best ways to celebrate tomato season during the summer. When tomatoes are at their peak, they're quite sweet, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Soups & Stews, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, garden food, garlic, gazpacho, red onion, soups, tomatoes

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

How to Peel Tomatoes & Tomato Basil Salad

September 2, 2011 By valentina 6 Comments

This Tomato Basil Salad recipe is the perfect dish to celebrate a summer garden. In making this recipe you'll learn how to peel tomatoes and why sometimes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, basil, garlic, goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, thai basil


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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