Monthly Archives: June 2013

Seared Salmon with Baby Greens and Mango Salsa Vinaigrette

(posted by Ashley H.) This salad (pg.118) required a little more effort for the mango salsa vinaigrette, but it was definitely worth it. I would make this again in a heartbeat. For your vinaigrette: combine red wine vinegar, fresh lime … Continue reading

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Summer Pasta Salad with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Corn and Basil

(posted by Ashley H.) This is the perfect salad (pg.156) to bring to a party. Or, if you make it and miss the party like I did, you will have endless amounts of pasta salad to consume. Thank goodness it’s … Continue reading

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Avocados Stuffed with Shrimp Salad

(posted by Ashley H.) This salad (pg.113) is definitely my favorite one from the book, so far. I think it will be hard to beat. The recipe calls for 1 pound of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined. I cheated and … Continue reading

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Red and Yellow Peppers and Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

(posted by Ashley H.) Another yummy and simple recipe (pg.83)! The honey-dijon vinaigrette definitely makes this salad. (I may or may not have been sneaking little finger tastes of this dressing while preparing the rest of the dinner.) First, your … Continue reading

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Roasted Chinese Chicken with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

I love a good Asian salad.  This one was easy to make, and pretty good.  I really liked the dressing- thought the salad was missing something- but I can’t put my finger on it.  It’s lovely though and made a … Continue reading

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Couscous Salad with Lemon-Soaked Grilled Chicken

II haven’t been posting much- but I sure have been eating a lot. All summer we look for things that are easy to transport.  This is going to be one of our go-to portable and satisfying meals. I used Israeli … Continue reading

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Mini Beef Burgers and Leafy Green Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

(posted by Ashley H.) This is another easy and yummy salad to toss together at the end of a busy day (pg.102). I will admit, I wasn’t sure about the homemade blue cheese dressing. . .I have a slight addiction … Continue reading

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