I have always loved Caesar Salad, but recently, I have been taking classic Caesar Salad and giving it a modern twist to create an Avocado Caesar Salad. Before you take a look at the photo and think that the salad doesn’t have any avocado – the secret is that it is in the dressing! Let (read more)
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Shopska Salad (Balkan Salad)
I think that I ate Shopska Salad (also known as Balkan Salad) nearly every day while I was in the Balkans. I first discovered it in Serbia, and I loved how light and refreshing it is in comparison to the large portions of hearty meats served in Serbia. The salad is filled with fresh seasonal (read more)
Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad
Today I have a delicious flavor mash-up for you. I have combined a cobb salad with ranch flavors to create a Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad. A bed of greens is topped with fresh tomatoes, sliced avocados, crispy bacon, corn, cheddar cheese, and ranch flavored chicken breast, then it is drizzled with an easy homemade avocado (read more)
Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
My sister Kelly is obsessed with this brussels sprout and apple salad. She made a massive batch for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve because she wanted to add something fresh and healthy to the menu. I thought that the salad could use a little oomph, so I added two of my favorite ingredients: cheddar cheese and (read more)
Chicken Taco Salad
Oh, January. The month when everyone tries to workout and eat healthy to make up for the fact that we indulged over the holidays. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. Say no to sad salads. Make this delicious taco salad instead. It’s loaded with veggies and protein and it’s definitely not boring. It’s something (read more)
10 Summertime Side Dish Salads That Aren’t Boring
I love all of the barbecues, picnics, and rooftop parties that fill my calendar during the summer. My mother taught me to never arrive at a party empty-handed, and I just happen to love bringing fun summer side dish salads to parties. These are unique enough to stand out, but also reliable crowdpleasers that are (read more)
Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts, and Arugula
We celebrated my birthday at Davanti Enoteca and we tried the most incredible Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts, and Watercress (pictured below). I knew that I needed to recreate the recipe at home so that you could try it too! The farro has a slightly nutty flavor that compliments the tender squash. The (read more)
Roasted Tomato and Arugula Caprese Salad
Erin and I spend part of our week bouncing around town for lunch meetings and events, so when we are working from our co-working space at my house, I try my best to make a healthy lunch. Recently I picked up a bunch of orange and red cherry tomatoes at the Green City Market, and (read more)
Grilled Peach, Mozzarella, and Arugula Salad, inspired by Chicago Food + Wine
This salad had been on my mind for a while. Something similar was on the cover of Food & Wine in July, and every time I saw it on my coffee table I reminded myself to make it. Then at the Chicago Food + Wine Festival, Element Collective, the restaurant group that includes Nellcote and (read more)
Grilled Caesar Salad
I first discovered Grilled Caesar Salad several years ago at a restaurant in Lakeview, and it only just occurred to me that I should be making it at home. It’s a simple recipe, and a fun variation on a classic salad. If you happen to be grilling, you can easily throw some romaine on the (read more)