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Spiralized Apple Salad
Lunch

Spiralized Apple Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl to make dressing.
  2. 2 Cut Granny Smith and Red Delicious apples into noodles using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade.
  3. 3 Place apple noodles in a large bowl and toss with lime juice to keep them from turning brown. Pour in dressing; mix gently until salad is combined.
  4. 4 Place pine nuts in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast pine nuts, shaking often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle pine nuts over salad.

By lutzflcat

Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese
Lunch

Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Feta Cheese

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss strawberries, spinach, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, white balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

By Leslie

Blood Orange Salad with Caramel Dressing
Lunch

Blood Orange Salad with Caramel Dressing

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide arugula evenly between 2 plates. Place blood orange slices and red grapefruit segments on the arugula and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
  2. 2 Combine balsamic vinegar, caramel syrup, and sesame oil in a cup; mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over salads. Garnish each salad with almond slices and serve.

By lutzflcat

Cobb Salad with Ham and Homemade Dressing
Lunch

Cobb Salad with Ham and Homemade Dressing

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until evenly combined.
  2. 2 Place lettuce, ham, avocado, blue cheese, olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a large bowl. Toss until evenly combined.
  3. 3 Transfer lettuce mixture to 2 serving plates. Add one sliced egg to each plate. Drizzle dressing over the top and serve.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Quick Cucumber Salad
Lunch American

Quick Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread cucumber slices in a thin layer on a large platter. Sprinkle salt generously over the cucumber. Let salt soak into cucumber slices for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer cucumber to a colander and rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly and transfer to a dry surface. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towel.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl. Add cucumber slices and tomatoes; toss to coat.

By diane bartels

Refreshing Summertime Salad
Lunch American

Refreshing Summertime Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine baby greens, mango, watermelon, feta cheese, red onion, and mint in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, olive oil, and mango juice concentrate together in a small bowl until well combined; drizzle over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

By Alberta Rose

Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese
Lunch American

Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss romaine lettuce, blueberries, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, walnut pieces, feta, and goat cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinegar, syrup, and oil over the salad one at a time; toss until evenly coated. Season with salt.

By Monica

Curried Couscous Salad with Bacon
Lunch American

Curried Couscous Salad with Bacon

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon slices, and set aside.
  2. 2 Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet, and cook and stir the onion in the skillet until the edges of the onion begin to turn brown. Set the onion aside.
  3. 3 Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, and sprinkle in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the water, then fluff the couscous with a fork. Allow couscous to cool.
  4. 4 Place the onion, cooled couscous, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garbanzos into a salad bowl, and stir lightly to combine.
  5. 5 In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, curry powder, and salt and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix again lightly, and sprinkle with bacon bits.

By Groovygal

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
Lunch American

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes, depending on rice variety and package directions.
  2. 2 Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and continue to cook, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Spread in a shallow dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain orzo, rinse with cold water, then refrigerate to chill.
  4. 4 Combine chilled rice and orzo in a large bowl; stir in onion, currants, bell peppers, and corn. Season with 2 tablespoons basil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5 Whisk vinegar, honey, remaining ½ tablespoon basil, mustard, and garlic together in a separate bowl; slowly whisk in canola and olive oils until emulsified. Stir vinaigrette into rice-orzo mixture; season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Refrigerate before serving for 2 hours.

By CWillemin

Orzo and Arugula Salad
Lunch American

Orzo and Arugula Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine cooked orzo, bell pepper, green onions, corn, cranberries, almonds, arugula, Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; set salad aside.
  3. 3 Whisk together oils, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil in a medium bowl until dressing is well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

By ccb1122

Red Cabbage Salad with Apples
Dinner

Red Cabbage Salad with Apples

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine red cabbage and salt in a bowl and knead with your hands for a few minutes until cabbage is soft. Mix in apples.
  2. 2 Whisk white balsamic vinegar and honey together in a cup. Whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad, mix well, and set aside for at least 1 hour for flavors to combine.

By Marianne

Stacy's Basil-Lemon Green Beans
Dinner

Stacy's Basil-Lemon Green Beans

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and toss to evenly coat with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for even cooking, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally so walnuts don't burn, until beans are soft but maintain some crunch, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice and red pepper flakes.

By Stacy Scott-Calcagni

Pear Vinaigrette
French

Pear Vinaigrette

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.

By Jill Tall

Sheet Pan Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Vegetables

Sheet Pan Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Vegetables

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. 2 Place 2 tablespoons olive oil, dates, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor. Pulse several times to mix, then puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for later use.
  3. 3 Combine rainbow carrots, butternut squash, and red onion in a large bowl. Toss with balsamic mixture, and place on the prepared sheet pan.
  4. 4 Roast vegetables, uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, blot tenderloins with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tenderloins in skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Stir vegetables; nestle tenderloins into vegetables. Brush each tenderloin with 1 tablespoon reserved balsamic mixture and return the sheet pan to the oven.
  7. 7 Roast, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and pork is slightly pink in the center, about 20 minutes. The internal temperature of the meat should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  8. 8 Drizzle vegetables and tenderloins with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

By Bibi

Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad
Dinner

Sugar Snap Pea and Blueberry Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut ends off snap peas and pull off the tough strings running up the sides.
  2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add snap peas, cover, and steam for 1 minute or until you reach desired tenderness. Don't overcook because you still want a little crunch.
  3. 3 Transfer peas to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to stop the cooking and retain the bright green color; drain well. Transfer peas to a large bowl and add arugula-spinach combo and 2/3 cup blueberries.
  4. 4 Combine oil, blueberries, vinegar, and honey for dressing in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
  5. 5 Drizzle dressing over salad mixture and toss until well coated. Sprinkle almonds over the top and serve.

By lutzflcat

Cilantro-Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

Cilantro-Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend avocado, white onion, cilantro, parsley, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until everything is thoroughly chopped. Stream olive oil into the avocado mixture while blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

By VALdelish

Roasted Fennel
Side Dish American

Roasted Fennel

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Trim stalks off the fennel, setting green fronds to the side to later use for garnish, if desired. Trim root ends to create a flat surface; there is no need to remove the core. Slice fennel into 1/4- to 1/3-inch slices and place on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; brush mixture over fennel slices.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until fennel is soft and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes, turning slices over halfway through. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green fronds, if desired.

By France Cevallos

Strawberry, Ginger, and Mint Sekanjabin
Drink Middle Eastern

Strawberry, Ginger, and Mint Sekanjabin

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring sugar and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat; boil until sugar has dissolved. Stir in strawberries, mint, ginger, lemon peels, and lemon juice; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 20 minutes. Off heat, stir in vinegar. Set syrup aside at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard or reserve solids. Store syrup at room temperature in a sterile container.
  3. 3 Stir 1 part syrup into 4 to 6 parts water; serve cold with ice if desired.

By The Magpie

d'Anjou Pear and Almond Tarts
Dessert American

d'Anjou Pear and Almond Tarts

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Stir brown sugar, melted butter, balsamic vinegar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; stir in pears and chopped almonds until completely coated. Spoon pear mixture into tart shells.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 45 minutes.

By CoachJen

Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese
Dinner American

Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
  3. 3 Cut radicchio head into 4 wedges. Brush wedges with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4 Place wedges on the preheated grill; grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with pistachios and blue cheese; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos