salads

Layered Garden Veggie Corn Bread Salad

July 23, 2015

I’m on a salad recipe creating roll so far this summer. Nothing beats the combination of fresh garden veggies and this Layered Garden Veggie Salad is no exception. This tasty, tantalizing, and tasty recipe was originally tastespotted in Taste of Home magazine. I had to give it a remix and Read More

Chopped & Layered Mason Jar Salad w/Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

July 9, 2015

This A+mazing Chopped & Layered Mason Jar Salad was inspired by a daydream I had on my way to a Youth Summer Camp that I work for during the summer. The camp is held at Springdale Farm in the western part of Monroe County NY. Everyday during the bus ride Read More

Grilled Sweet Corn, Apple, & Quinoa Salad (VEGAN)

June 16, 2015

I created this quick summer Grilled Sweet Corn, Apple & Quinoa Salad after a summer cookout we had a few weeks ago. Sweet apples and grilled sweet corn balance the robust flavor of the red quinoa.

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Four Bean & Red Quinoa Salad (REPOST)

April 21, 2015

This four bean salad was inspired by a dinner prepared by my Nashville mom. It’s funny how the simplest meals are more often than not the most delicious and remember most. This simple salad combines a mix of my favorite beans with my all time favorite pseudo grain: quinoa. The Read More

Recipes for free: Veggie taco salad

June 23, 2013

  Veggie Taco Salad 1 12 ounce can pinto beans washed, and drained 1 can whole kernal corn, washed and drained 1 medium tomato, diced 3 stalks green onion diced 1/4 cup organic salsa 1/2 avocado, skinned and diced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Read More

Recipes for free: Tomato & black bean salad

June 16, 2013

  Tomato & Black Bean Salad 2 8 ounce cans of black beans (drained and rinsed) 2 8 ounce cans of whole kernal corn (drained and rinsed) 2 medium tomatoes ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped) 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup balsamic Read More