Salads

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)

8 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

14 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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27-Ingredient Panzanella Antipasta

10 comments August 8, 2010

Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Joan Nova from “Foodalogue”. Joan has a beautiful blog filled with fantastic recipes, travel stories and beautiful pictures.Thank you, Joan, for being here! ~Erica

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Tuna, Chick Peas and Orzo Salad

22 comments July 16, 2010

Today’s recipe is a good summer salad: Tuna, orzo, chick peas, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh herbs with a lemon dressing. This refreshing salad just might become a summer staple at your table. It is wonderfully filling, improves as it sits, and can be easily transported for lunch at the office. The tuna makes this a [...]

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Ensalada de Papa con Atun (Potato and Tuna Salad)

19 comments July 9, 2010

Looking for a good summer salad recipe? I love the colors and flavors in this salad! The mix of potato, tuna, green beans, onions, lettuce and tomatoes make this salad the perfect summer lunch. If you want a vegetarian version, just omit the tuna. Buen provecho!

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