Salads

Avocado Filled with Chicken (Aguacate Relleno de Pollo)

15 comments October 21, 2011

I made this Avocado Filled with Chicken two weeks ago, but somehow never got around to posting it. This recipe is so simple, yet so delicious. If you have your own homemade roasted chicken…perfect. If not, use your favorite store bought chicken instead. It is also great way to use your leftover chicken. These stuffed [...]

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Strawberry Vinaigrette (Vinagreta de Fresa)

3 comments September 16, 2011

One of the best parts about the hot summer are the cool salads. I made this Strawberry Vinaigrette about three weeks ago, but I forgot to post it. It is a simple and easy recipe to make using fresh strawberries, so get them while you can and drizzle this beautiful dressing over some nice greens. [...]

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Pineapple Coleslaw (Ensalada de Repollo con Piña)

8 comments August 15, 2011

Have you entered to win a $100 Best Buy gift card? When I was a child, my Aunt Consuelo made this coleslaw often, as it was a traditional dish at our family dinner parties. This salad is perfect for a picnic or backyard barbecue. It is creamy, sweet and delicious! Buen provecho!

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Beans and Corn Salad (Ensalada de Frijol y Maiz)

7 comments August 13, 2011

I love beans and enjoy a variety of comforting bean dishes during the winter months and light bean salads during the summer. This fresh summer beans and corn salad is my favorite picnic food. I  really enjoy the simple lime and cumin dressing with all the different kinds of beans in the salad. Buen provecho!

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Cucumber and Feta Salad (Ensalada de Pepino y Feta)

7 comments July 21, 2011

This Cucumber and Feta Salad with lime and cilantro vinaigrette is such a simple combination, yet so fresh and delicious. The perfect summer recipe! Enjoy it!

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Avocado-Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

12 comments July 2, 2011

If you’re looking for a fresh salad perfect for summer, you have to try this corn and avocado salad. It is summer on a plate, and the best part is that it’s easy to throw together. Make it this weekend for a 4th of July party or a light lunch during the week. I made [...]

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Shredded Chicken and Corn Salad

16 comments November 28, 2010

Last week I roasted some chicken breasts for dinner and had a couple left over. I don’t like leftovers so I was thinking all morning what to make with them. I ended up making a great variation of a traditional chicken salad and it was delicious. You can serve it alone or it would be [...]

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