Salads

Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad

14 comments May 20, 2013

The Creative Cooking Crew this month is going to a “virtual picnic” and I’m bringing a delicious and simple Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad. When I found out that the challenge for this month was a picnic dish, I knew I would make something fresh and simple, but full of flavor. This Quinoa salad was [...]

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Apple and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Nut Dressing

16 comments March 25, 2013

This month The Creative Cooking Crew’s challenge was a virtual mystery basket similar to the TV show “Chopped“. The ingredients inside the basket were, green apple, bacon, vinegar, and nut butter. I decided to make an Apple and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Nut Dressing and I absolutely loved the combination of textures and flavors in [...]

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Black and White Bean Salad (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Blancos)

2 comments March 24, 2013

Beans are an important part of the Colombian diet, providing plenty of protein, while making for delicious and comforting dishes. Colombians use beans to make a variety of dishes including stews, soups, fritters, cakes, salads, rice dishes, and more! This Black and White Bean Salad couldn’t be easier to make and includes many of the [...]

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Picnic Orzo Salad and GE French Door Fridge Review

15 comments August 27, 2012

In my fantasy world, I live in a beautiful house, with a huge organic garden in my backyard, where I grow my own fruits, herbs and vegetables. In this fantasy world, I wake up in the morning greeted through the large bedroom windows by beautiful, tall tomato plants and green herbs. Then after I finish [...]

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Potato Salad with Avocado Dressing

12 comments August 15, 2012

This Potato Salad with Avocado Dressing began as a simple lunch idea, and turned into something wonderful. The secret to this salad is the avocado dressing that is used instead of the typical mayonnaise. This gives the potato salad not only it’s creamy, silken texture, but it also adds a twist to the flavor, as [...]

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Lentils and Mango Salad

11 comments August 13, 2012

This Lentil and Mango Salad recipe has become a favorite of mine. I love the tangy and sweet flavors, and I also know that I am doing something good for my family and I, serving this healthy dish. This salad can also be made with beans instead of lentils, if you prefer. It would make [...]

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Ensalada de Salmón y Aguacate (Salmon and Avocado Salad)

8 comments August 2, 2012

Hot summer days make me tired and cranky, so I try to keep things simple in the kitchen. So on those days when you’re too tired to cook something fancy, this salad makes a wonderful and satisfying lunch or dinner for the whole family. You can serve it as a side dish or as your [...]

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