Tag: salad

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Greek Revival Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons tomato juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crushed ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced and quartered, or 2 larger tomatoes, cored and diced ½ small red […]

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Summer Shrimp Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ¼ pounds raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 sprigs fresh thyme 4 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup lemon juice 1 medium English cucumber, diced 3 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish […]

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Shredded Chicken and Avocado Nacho Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¾ cup pico de gallo, divided 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 2 ripe peeled avocados, sliced 2 ounces multigrain tortilla chips (about 20 chips) ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Step 1 Combine 1/2 cup pico de […]

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Kale, Apple, and Almond Chicken Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs Cooking spray 6 cups baby kale 2 medium carrots, peeled and […]

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Black and Blue Steak Salad

The black and blue salad, a combination of spice-rubbed, blackened chicken or steak and crumbled blue cheese, is a staple of the American gastropub menu. Unfortunately, the “salad” interpretation is a bit loose—the lettuce merely a bed for a Flinstone-sized protein serving, the butter-yellow croutons, tons of cheese, and creamy dressing blanketing all. We kept […]

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Winter Salad with Easy Herbed Pork Tenderloin

Kale and spinach provide a hearty salad base for herb-seasoned pork tenderloin, tangy feta, sweet grapes, and a bright olive oil dressing. If packing your lunch for the office, assemble greens, cheese, and grapes in a large plastic container. When ready to heat, add warmed pork and dressing, and shake salad with top on to […]

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Chicken and Farfalle Salad with Walnut Pesto

Total time: 26 minutes. To make sure the walnut pesto ingredients are evenly minced, stop the food processor halfway through processing, and scrape down the sides. Ingredients Salad: 2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta; about 6 ounces) 2 cups cubed cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped pitted […]

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Pork Milanese with Kale Salad

Milanese is Italian for “breaded and sautéed until golden,” an easy (and fast) way to dress up sliced pork tenderloin. Top the pork with a creamy mushroom sauce and serve with a simple kale salad for a complete meal. Golden raisins have a way of elevating everything they touch; try stirring into rice pilaf or […]

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Watermelon-Tomato Salad

Ingredients 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup baby arugula 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 12 ounces seedless watermelon, cut into thin triangle slices 1 ounce pecorino Romano cheese, shaved […]

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Autumn Glow Salad

Ingredients 1 (2-lb.) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup dried green lentils 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar 2 cups arugula 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Tahini Dressing How to Make […]