Salad

Blueberry-Pecan Chicken Salad

Here in west Michigan we love our blueberries. I love chicken salad in all forms, but this particular recipe has quickly become one of my favorites. The blueberries add beautiful color to this salad and I love all the different textures. Serve this on a bed of greens, on a croissant or with a side Blueberry-Pecan Chicken Salad

Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Pears are one of my favorite fruits – juicy, sweet and slightly tart. Lightly caramelizing them in honey butter takes that delicious sweetness to the next level! Served over a bed of beautiful greens, the buttery pears, creamy gorgonzola cheese and toasty walnuts make this meal a winter delight. Serve this with crusty bread to Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Steak Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Every week we try to have at least one big salad with lots of veggies and lean protein. This salad is chock-full of freshness and flavor – sweet tomatoes, buttery avocado, salty feta and juicy steak. The dressing doubles as a great dip for veggies if you have a little extra leftover. 2. Melt butter Steak Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Thai Cucumber Salad

To me, refreshing salads like this one define summer dining. This dish comes together quickly and is full of flavor. Serve this with salmon, chicken or lo mein noodles for delicious and nutritious meal! 2. Add cucumbers, onion, peanuts, cilantro and mint and toss gently to combine. 3. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve Thai Cucumber Salad

Orzo with Veggies and Feta

Orzo pasta is so versatile – it works great in any pasta salad or as a replacement for rice. It cooks to a perfect al dente in just 8 minutes, so this dish is super quick to put together. We served ours with pork tenderloin and a leafy green salad which was a great combo, Orzo with Veggies and Feta

Warm Farro Salad

Farro is one of my absolute favorite grains – I love it’s chewy texture. This weather calls for enjoying light salads like this one outside on the patio. This salad is great on its own for lunch, or I suggest serving it with turkey burgers or salmon for a delicious, nutritious dinner. Depending on what Warm Farro Salad

Egg Salad

Hard boiled eggs are one of my favorite go-to foods to have on-hand. I often make this salad and enjoy it for breakfast or lunch when I’m looking for an extra protein boost to keep me full throughout the work day. Serve this on toast, on a bed of greens or with crackers. 2. Add Egg Salad

Chopped Salad with Sesame-Miso Dressing

I love a big salad with lots of different colors, flavors and textures. This chopped salad starts with a bed of buttery lettuce, is topped with a rainbow of veggies and finished with honey roasted peanuts (my fave). The dressing is the true star here though – the combination of vinegar, sesame, honey and miso Chopped Salad with Sesame-Miso Dressing