Modern Broccoli Salad is an updated version of the classic with shallots, bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds and Pecorino cheese. A modern take on classic broccoli salad keeps everything people love while refining the flavors into something more sophisticated. Crisp, vibrant broccoli florets form the base, offering a fresh crunch that pairs beautifully with a lighter, tangy dressing. Instead of red onion, finely sliced shallot brings a softer, slightly sweet flavor that blends more seamlessly into each bite. The traditional cheddar is replaced with shaved Pecorino, adding a nutty, salty depth that elevates the salad without overwhelming it. Chewy dried cranberries remain for their pop of sweetness, while crispy bacon delivers…
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Chrissey Lou’s Pasta Salad is a classic macaroni salad with creamy dressing, eggs, olives, celery, red onion and chives. My husband’s mother made the best pasta salad. I wanted to re-create that nostalgic food memory for him with this pasta salad. My recipe features large elbow macaroni and she used the smaller macaroni, but other than that he says it tastes just like it! I call that a WIN. Ingredients in Chrissey Lou’s Pasta Salad Related Recipes Get your pasta salad game on with these favorites. Out West’s Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad combines cellentani pasta, arugula, pine nuts and cherry tomatoes in a light lemon vinaigrette dressing. Mexican Street Corn…
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Panzanella Salad is simple and fresh with vine ripened tomatoes, olives, cucumber, peppers, basil, rustic bread and red wine vinaigrette. This salad will make you feel like you’re sitting on a patio in Italy. To get the full effect, make sure to use fresh ingredients and enjoy outside on a sunny evening with a martini or a glass of wine. I like to pair this salad with a grilled thin cut ribeye steak. The combination of grilled steak with fresh tomatoes, basil, cucumbers and olives dressed in olive oil and red wine vinegar is fabulous already. Add rustic bread cubes that are still crusty around the edges but soft and…
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Apple Pecan Farro Salad is hearty and flavorful with celery, craisins, red onion and parmesan in an apple vinaigrette dressing. This rustic salad would be a fabulous addition to your holiday table. The earthy flavors of farro and pecans with sweet apple and craisins pair well with poultry or roast. There are so many different textures and flavors coming together with layers of apple flavor throughout. Farro is an ancient grain that has so many health benefits. It’s high in fiber and hearty enough to hold up to the apple vinaigrette. The leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator overnight fully dressed with vinaigrette and still tastes great the…
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Stone Fruit Salad layers fresh, seasonal nectarine, cherry, cucumber, tomato, greens and pine nuts over ricotta with agave lime vinaigrette. Stone fruit such as nectarines, peaches, apricots, cherries and plums are in season from late spring to early fall. They are the perfect addition to a green salad and add great color and texture. Use whatever stone fruit you have in season in your area. This salad can be made family style served on a large serving plate with a nice swoosh of ricotta across the plate, piling the salad on top. Or serve as individual salad plates with just a dollop of ricotta on each plate. Either way, it’s a…
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