Salad

Macaroni Salad

Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cooled. Transfer to a large bowl. 2. Combine mayo, sour cream, sugar, salt, celery seeds and pepper in a small bowl. 3. Add celery, carrot, onion, spinach, edamame, cheddar and dressing to the Macaroni Salad

Sweet Corn and Basil Grain Salad

Grain salads are a wonderful lunch or side dish option. This salad is so flavorful and has a wide variety of colors and textures. The fresh herbs and creamy goat cheese really tie the whole dish together! This is really a complete meal on its own, but you could also serve this with grilled meat, Sweet Corn and Basil Grain Salad

Dill Potato Salad

I love using fresh herbs to liven up all kinds of dishes – no exception being potato salad. The dill in this recipe adds wonderful flavor and freshness. Serve this with any grilled meats or seafood. This keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Place potatoes in a large Dill Potato Salad

White BBQ Coleslaw

As picnic season approaches, I love having grab-and-go salads in our cooler to enjoy. Coleslaw has always been one of my favorite side dishes – it’s crunchy and tangy and goes really well with grilled meats. The sauce for this coleslaw mimics white BBQ sauce (aka Alabama white sauce). It’s not a sweet sauce like White BBQ Coleslaw

Herbed Chickpea Salad

We have gotten to that time of the year where cold dishes are so satisfying (and it keeps us from having to turn on the oven). I’m sure a lot of you have a good variety of herbs growing in your garden and this is the perfect way to enjoy those. Fresh dill is often Herbed Chickpea Salad

Shaved Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

The kickoff to summer has finally arrived and I’m ready to enjoy some picnic foods! This delicious salad is the perfect combination of sweet, salty and nutty. It’s naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan if you want to skip the cheese. Serve this with grilled meats, seafood or veggies. Whisk dressing ingredients in Shaved Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

Rainbow Quinoa Salad

Picnic season is right around the corner and I like to have some great go-to salads that hold up well in a cooler. This salad is so delicious and colorful and can easily accommodate a lot of different diets since it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. If you want to add cheese, I would recommend Rainbow Quinoa Salad