This is my favorite potato salad recipe. Don’t let the combination of pickle juice and mayo scare you, it’s actually quite good. For this recipe you’ll need: 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes 2 large sour dill pickles, chopped 1/2 cup juice from the pickle jar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Put […]
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Cider Vinaigrette
Without vinaigrette dressing I don’t know how I would manage our weekly CSA veggie delivery. Too much lettuce? Time for a big salad. A weird root vegetable we’ve never seen before? Roast it then dredge in dressing. Too many potatoes? Warm potato salad in a vinaigrette dressing. Most vegetables that require cooking taste good roasted […]
Warm Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
Potatoes and bacon. Seriously, what could be better than that? For this recipe you’ll need: 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 1/4 pound bacon chopped in small pieces 1 medium onion finely diced 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey salt & pepper Cook the potatoes (whole and unpeeled) in a […]
Couscous Salad Southwest Style
This is my favorite salad to bring to a summer potluck. It tastes great (of course), holds up well in the heat and serves a ton of people. By the end of each summer I suspect my family and friends are sick to death of this salad but that’s just too bad for them! I […]
Countdown to Christmas – Winter Salad
This easy winter salad is a beautiful enough for a dinner party. The cooking can be done a day ahead of time and assembly takes just a few minutes. Find the recipe here. Enjoy!
Winter Salad
This easy winter salad is beautiful enough for a dinner party yet simple enough for a week night dinner. All of these ingredients can be easily found at the supermarket in the dead of winter. For the salad you’ll need: 1 medium squash, such as butternut or acorn 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper […]
Farro and Black Rice Salad with Persimmon and Pomegranate
This super-health salad is hearty enough for a meal if served with a poached egg or a little bit of chopped chicken. And, it’s another great use for all those persimmons! This recipe serves 4 as a main course or 8 as a side dish. For the salad base you’ll need: 1 cup farro (or […]