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Pesto Pasta Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto pasta salad is vibrant, fresh and satisfying on your table in 25 minutes! This Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is summer in a bowl!  It’s bursting with pillowy cheese tortellini (or your favorite corkscrew pasta), sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, charred, caramelized sweet corn, zippy red onions, bright, meaty salami and buttery pearls… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Lunch, Mediterranean, Pasta Cravings, Pasta Salad Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: basil, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, corn on the cob, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, mozzarella balls, orange bell peppers, pasta, peas, pesto, salad, tomatoes, tortellini

Antipasto Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Antipasto Salad
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Antipasto salad combines the best Italian appetizers/cheeseboard into one sensational salad! This antipasto salad recipe will be the most satisfying, flavorful salad you ever sink your teeth into!  It’s easy to make, exploding with bright flavors and textures and is a hypnotic stand-alone main dish or it can be served as a steal-the-show side. This… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Italian, Pork, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Valentine's Day, Videos Tagged With: artichoke hearts, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, Italian dressing, Kalamata olives, mozzarella, mozzarella balls, olives, pepperoncini, pepperoni, pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, provolone, red onions, salami, tomatoes

Grilled Chicken Salad

by Jen 2 Comments

Grilled Chicken Salad
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grilled chicken salad with a dressing that doubles as the marinade! This Grilled Chicken Salad recipe is summer in a bowl!  It’s a hypnotic, healthy, satisfying, light lunch or dinner that you will CRAVE plus it’s super easy to prep ahead so you can serve dinner in no time at all.  The grilled lemon basil… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: almonds, apples, avocados, bacon, basil, blueberries, chicken, chicken breasts, corn, feta, grill, grilled corn, grilling, lemon, lemon juice, red onions, salad

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

by Jen 4 Comments

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
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Esquites, also known as Mexican Street Corn Salad, is one of my all-time favorite summer-sides and a must make recipe! Esquites is the salad version of Mexican Street Corn (Elote) so it’s easier to eat and even more delicious (just when you didn’t think that was possible!).   Esquites is tangy, salty, sweet, spicy, smoky, fresh,… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: corn, cotija cheese, cucumber, frozen corn, grilled corn, jalapenos, lime juice, Mexican recipes, red bell peppers, salad, side dish

Steak Salad

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Steak Salad
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Steak salad loaded with juicy marinated steak, a rainbow of fresh veggies, crunchy croutons and creamy blue cheese dressings AKA this black n’ blue steak salad is the salad of your dreams! This Steak Salad recipe is a hearty, fully loaded salad that’s simply irresistible.  The succulent steak boasts complex savory, tangy, sweet and spicy… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: blue cheese, corn, cucumber, grilling, lettuce, salad, steak, strawberries, summer, tomatoes

Avocado Chicken Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Avocado Chicken Salad
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This Avocado Chicken Salad is healthy, vibrant, bursting with flavor and on your table in 30 minutes! This Avocado Chicken Salad is the ultimate, quick, easy, light lunch or dinner that also happens to be fresh, filling, healthy, flavorful, gluten-free and DIVIENLY delicious with ZERO mayo!  This avocado chicken salad recipe is loaded with creamy avocados,… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Lunch, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: 30 minute meals, avocado, avocados, cherry tomatoes, chicken, cilantro, corn, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, lunch, mango, orange juice, potluck, salad, side dish, summer, tomatoes

Mexican Salad

by Jen 2 Comments

Mexican Salad
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Mexican Salad is the perfect side to practically everything or make it a complete meal with chicken! This Mexican Salad is far more delicious than any restaurant and serves a crowd at a fraction of the price!  It’s fresh, filling, flavorful, gluten-free, loaded with vegetables and drizzled with intoxicating Cilantro Lime Dressing.  You will want to… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Lunch, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: avocado, black beans, cherry, corn, corn on the cob English cucumber, cucumber bell pepper, lettuce, Mexican food, pepitas, pepper jack cheese, potluck, radishes, red bell pepper, red onions, romaine lettuce, salad, summer, tomatoes, tortilla strips

Orzo Pasta Salad

by Jen 10 Comments

Orzo Pasta Salad
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Orzo Pasta Salad bursting with your favorite Greek fixings on your table in 30 minutes! This Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is a fabulous side to practically every meal as well as an in-demand potluck, picnic and party side.  It’s also hearty enough to stand alone as a refreshing lunch or light dinner. This orzo pasta… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Lunch, Mediterranean, Pasta Cravings, Pasta Salad Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: almonds, basil, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, English cucumber, feta, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives, olives, orzo, pasta, pasta salad, potluck, summer, tomatoes

Mango Salad

by Jen 8 Comments

Mango Salad
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This Mango Salad is a healthy, refreshing, delightful, tropical explosion in every forkful! This Mango Salad will have you craving salad!  It’s bursting with juicy, chili lime chicken, sweet mangos, juicy oranges, creamy avocados, crunchy bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and buttery cashews all doused in sweet and tangy Honey Lime Vinaigrette.  It’s a symphony of… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Lunch, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: avocado, baby spinach, bell pepper, cashews, cherry tomatoes, chicken, chicken breasts, cilantro, clementine oranges, cucumber, Dijon mustard, dinner, English cucumber, garlic powder, honey, lime juice, Lime zest, mangos, olive oil, pepper, red onion, romaine lettuce rinsed, salad, salt, summer, zest of lime

Beet Salad with Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette

by Jen 2 Comments

Beet Salad with Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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This Roasted Beet Salad recipe is a beautifully DELICIOUS company or special occasion side that everyone will go crazy for! This Beet Salad recipe will have you head over heels for its layers of bright, tangy, fresh flavors and crunchy, creamy, juicy textures!  This Beet Goat Cheese Salad is loaded with tender roasted beets, juicy mandarin oranges,… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: all spice, apple, beets, Caramelized Nuts, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, garlic clove, garlic powder, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, maple syrup, olive oil, onions, orange juice, Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette, orange zest, pepper, pomegranate, pomegranate juice, red onion, red wine, salad, salt, salted pepitas, spring salad mix, vinegar

Apple Salad

by Jen 30 Comments

Apple Salad
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Apple Salad is irresistibly crunchy, fresh, and vibrant and belongs on your table this Thanksgiving and all Autumn long! This Apple Salad is bursting with apples, cranberries, candied walnuts, bacon, and feta all drizzled with sweet and tangy Apple Poppy Seed Vinaigrette.  It’s a refreshing balance of sweet and savory and gorgeous for special occasions… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day, Videos Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, Apple Poppy Seed Dressing, apples, bacon, Caramelized Walnuts, cranberries, dinner, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, honey, pepitas (or sunflower seeds), red bell pepper, red onion, romaine lettuce, salad, salad mix, spinach

Cauliflower Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Cauliflower Salad
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Cauliflower Salad is a hypnotic combination of roasted veggies, pepitas and craisins bathed in a vibrant, spicy Moroccan chermoula dressing! This Cauliflower Salad recipe is not your average mayo salad! Instead, it’s a restaurant worthy, Thanksgiving worthy salad boasting plentiful, caramelized roasted veggies, juicy, sweet craisins, popping red onions and roasted, salted, crunchy pepitas all… 

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Filed Under: Lunch, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings Tagged With: carrots, cauliflower, cayenne pepper, Chermoula, cilantro, craisins, cumin, dinner, garlic, garlic powder, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, parsley, pepitas, red onion, seeds, sunflower, Thanksgiving, thyme, yellow curry powder

Green Bean Salad

by Jen 8 Comments

top view of green bean and tomato salad in a wood bowl
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GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC BASIL VINAIGRETTE is HOLIDAY WORTHY BUT EVERY DAY EASY AND it’s super make-ahead friendly for stress free entertaining! This Green Bean Salad recipe is vibrant, fresh, satisfying, crunchy, and can’t-stop-eating- fabulous!  It is loaded with crisp-tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, roasted beats, punchy red onions, sweet craisins, peppery arugula, buttery… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Italian, Lunch, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings, Valentine's Day Tagged With: baby arugula Ciliegine, beets, cherry tomatoes, craisins, green beans, mozzarella balls, red onion, shallots, side dish, Thanksgiving, toasted pine nuts

Shrimp Avocado Salad

by Jen 4 Comments

Shrimp Avocado Salad
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Shrimp Avocado Salad bursting with juicy jerk shrimp and tropical fruit doused with Caribbean Citrus Vinaigrette! This Shrimp Avocado Salad recipe is vibrant, fresh, satisfying, crunchy, creamy and what island dreams are made of!  It is loaded with juicy jerk marinated shrimp, creamy avocado, pineapple, mangos, kiwis, oranges and jicama, then dusted with toasted coconut… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Fish and Shrimp, Lunch, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Tropical, Valentine's Day Tagged With: all spice, avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette orange juice, balsamic vinegar, chipotle chili powder, cilantro, coconut flakes, dinner, garlic powder, ginger, honey, jicama, ketchup, kiwis, lime juice, mandarin oranges, mango, olive oil, onion powder, paprika, pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, roasted macadamia nuts, shrimp, Shrimp Marinade, soy sauce, spring mix

Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Cilantro Lime Shrimp

by Jen 7 Comments

Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Cilantro Lime Shrimp are the best of summer in one bite! These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are loaded with juicy, fiesta seasoned shrimp, sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, punchy red onions, spicy jalapenos all tossed with fresh lime juice and zesty cilantro.  They are quick, easy, tangy, bright, refreshing, guilt-free, low-carb, and… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Lunch, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Summer Cravings, Videos Tagged With: chili powder, cilantro, cotija cheese, cumin, dinner, garlic cloves, garlic salt and pepper, jalapenos, lime juice, olive oil, orange bell pepper, oregano, paprika, red onion, Roma tomato, shrimp, sweet corn, Veggies, zucchini

Creamy Cucumber Salad

by Jen 8 Comments

Creamy Cucumber Salad
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This Creamy Cucumber Salad is easy, refreshing, satisfying and goes with practically everything! This easy Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe is crunchy, creamy and requires only 10 minutes hands-on prep!  It boasts crisp cucumbers, sweet fresh corn, crunchy bell peppers tossed in an intoxicatingly Lemon Chive Sour Cream Dressing spiked with fresh dill.  This cucumber salad… 

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Filed Under: Mediterranean, Salad Cravings, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings Tagged With: chives, corn, Dijon mustard, dill, dinner, English cucumbers, garlic powder, Greek yogurt, kosher salt, Lemon Chive Dressing, lemon juice, mayonnaise, oregano, pepper, red bell pepper, salt, side dish, sour cream, sugar, sweet corn

Tropical Fruit Salad

by Jen 208 Comments

Tropical Fruit Salad
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Tropical Fruit Salad bursting with all your favorite fruits and the best dressing! This Tropical Fruit Salad is sweet, refreshing, crunchy and what paradisaical dreams are made of! It is loaded with your favorite tropical fruits: pineapple, mangos, oranges, apples, pears, kiwis, bananas and pomegranate then dusted with toasted coconut, caramelized cashews and drizzled with… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Fruit Salad Cravings, Salad Cravings, Sides and Lighter Fare Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: banana, blood orange, Caramelized Nuts, cashew, coconut, Fuji, honeycrisp apple, kiwis, mandarin oranges, mango, pear, pineapple, pomegranate, pomegranate arils, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, salad, sweet apple, sweetened coconut, winter

BEST Taco Salad

by Jen 20 Comments

top view of taco salad with ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, taco salad dressing
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Easy Taco Salad on your table in 30 minutes! This Taco Salad recipe is everyone’s’ favorite ground beef (or turkey!) tacos in salad form.  It’s bursting with bold, satisfying Tex-Mex flavors and layers of fresh, creamy, crunchy textures. It’s beloved by everyone for lunch, easy dinners, potlucks, or parties and is guaranteed to become a… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Beef, Dinner Cravings, Lunch, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Salad Cravings, Stovetop, Summer Cookout, Summer Cravings, Tacos Tagged With: avocados, black beans, cayenne pepper, cherry tomatoes halved, chili powder, cumin, dinner, Doritos, garlic powder, ground beef, Mexican food, mild salsa, onion powder, oregano, pepper jack cheese, red onions, romaine lettuce, salad, salt, sharp cheddar, smoked paprika, sunflower seeds, sweet corn, Tortilla chips

Summer Salad Recipes

by Jen 4 Comments

Summer Salad Recipes
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Summer Recipes Summer Salad recipes have to be the quintessential recipes of summer! They are fresh, bright, packed with texture and THESE summer salads recipes are packed with flavor! This collection of summer salad recipes includes green salads, pasta salads and fruit salads that will be the hit at every potluck (hello 4th!) or delicious… 

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Greek Chicken Salad

by Jen 117 Comments

top view of keto Greek Chicken Salad with yogurt dressing
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The BEST Greek Chicken Salad EVER that will have you craving salad! This Greek Chicken Salad recipe is like a deconstructed gyro you will crave for days!  It’s loaded with juicy Greek chicken, Romaine lettuce, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, zippy red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, salty creamy feta, PITA CROUTONS and creamy,… 

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