Caprese Pasta Salad with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

This recipe was inspired by my oldest sister Dana. She called me recently and suggested I make caprese salad combined with pasta and since I am a dutiful younger sister I complied. I decided to dress the pasta salad with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette and it turned out fantastic! I really loved the fresh basil, combined with the creamy cheese, sweet tomatoes, soft pasta, and tangy

Green Bean Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

I found this recipe on Culinary Cory and decided to make it tonight. I made the vinaigrette earlier in the day and let the flavors mingle together. This salad is colorful and flavorful and was a hit with all of us. I loved, loved, LOVED the vinaigrette and look forward to trying it with other vegetables. Thanks for the excellent recipe Cory!Green Bean Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:Adapted

Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

I've been wanting to make this salad for a long time because it looks so flavorful and delicious without being too bad for you. I finally had all the ingredients on hand and decided to make it and I am so glad I did. I loved the flavor of the vinaigrette with the spinach and the crunchy apples and bacon bits gave this salad a great texture. We all loved it and gobbled up every last bite.Spinach

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad

I saw a recipe for a delicious Greek style pasta salad over at Cathy's site, Wives with Knives, that I couldn't wait to make. I added a few extra ingredients like artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and red onion. We had this salad as our main entree and we all enjoyed it, especially my son, who had two helpings. I ate some of the leftovers the following day and it tasted delicious.

Chicken Rice Noodle Salad with Peanuts and Spicy Lime Vinaigrette

I found this recipe on the Thai Kitchen website and was excited to give it a try. My family loves Asian noodle salads so this one was sure to be a hit. It was easy to make and took very little time. The noodles cook quickly so you don't have to heat up your kitchen (which is great for the hot summer days). I loved the flavors and textures of this salad. The soft noodles, crisp vegetables, and

Grilled Chicken Salad with Spicy Pineapple Dressing

My generous neighbor Jack gave me some fresh picked green leaf, red leaf, and romaine lettuce from his garden. I couldn't wait to make a summer salad using it. I found this recipe from the Cooking Light July 2010 issue and couldn't resist giving it a try. I loved the simply seasoned chicken mixed with the crunchy jicama, red pepper, and onion. The spicy pineapple dressing was AMAZING! This salad

Mixed Greens with Herb Goat Cheese and Wildflower Honey Vinaigrette

I have loved every cheese that I received from Ile De France and I couldn't wait to try the herb goat cheese. I decided to make a simple salad with a light vinaigrette to showcase the creamy texture of the goat cheese as well as the wonderful herb flavor . I recently bought some wildflower honey vinegar from the farmer's market and decided to use it to make a simple vinaigrette to go with the

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

We went out of town this weekend to visit our dear friends at their beautiful home in Eugene. It was such a wonderful and relaxing weekend filled with people we love. My amazing friend Lori, who is the best hostess around, made the most delicious and healthy dishes all weekend long. I had so much fun watching her create her recipes. She did ALL the work and all I had to do was take pictures

Low Fat Buttermilk Dill Dressing

I made a simple salad filled with vegetables and decided to make a quick and easy buttermilk salad dressing to go with it. I found some fresh dill in the refrigerator and decided it would be the perfect dressing for our salad. It took minutes to make and tasted wonderful! I really loved the flavor the fresh dill gave to the dressing. I look forward to making this again and again.Low Fat

Spinach Salad with Soy Ginger Dressing

One of my very favorite restaurants here in Portland is called Seasons and Regions. It has wonderful seafood, great service and they have the best spinach salad with a soy ginger dressing. I have tried to recreate it at home and think I've done a pretty good job. I love the sweet oranges with the tart cranberries and crunchy almonds. The soy ginger dressing ties all the flavors together