Black Bean and Corn Salad is a fresh, colorful side dish made with sweet corn, black beans, chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing of red wine vinegar, garlic, olive oil and lime.
This easy, make-ahead salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and family dinners. It is light, full of flavor, and always a crowd favorite. Continue reading BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD
Southwest Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Dressing is my husband’s favorite salad.
Southwest Chicken Salad is filled with southwest inspired ingredients like black beans, corn, grilled chicken, peppers, tomatoes and topped with a homemade jalapeno dressing.
This Super Chef Salad served on a board is a fresh, colorful meal you will want to serve often this summer. It is the ultimate salad loaded with crisp vegetables, hearty meats, eggs, cheeses, and a variety of other toppings.
Serving a chef salad on a board makes it feel extra special, whether you’re feeding your family or hosting guests. It’s also one of the easiest meals to customize using ingredients you already have on hand. This is a total meal that makes a great lunch or light dinner. It would also be nice to take to a cook-out or covered dish dinner.
Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar is a fun and delicious twist to the retro Strawberry Pretzel Salad that has been popular since the 1960’s.
With its sweet and salty pretzel crust, creamy filling, and strawberry topping, this layered dessert is always a favorite at potlucks, cook-outs, and family gatherings.
Making it in individual jars adds a special touch and makes it easy to serve, transport, and enjoy. It’s a perfect summertime dessert that’s both beautiful and refreshing.
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This Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad is quick, easy, and full of flavor. It’s one of my go-to recipes that I’ve been making for over 20 years—and it never gets old.
Chicken salad is such a refreshing dish, especially during the warmer months. I often keep a bowl in the refrigerator for easy lunches, and it’s always a favorite at showers, parties, and family gatherings.
Using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even easier. It is inexpensive, and I buy mine at Sam’s Club for $4.99. I like to prepare it while the chicken is still slightly warm—it helps the flavors blend together beautifully. Continue reading HONEY PECAN ROTISSERE CHICKEN SALAD
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a fresh and colorful summer salad or side dish made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. It is then tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.
This easy salad is perfect for cookouts, picnics, and light summer meals. It’s packed with flavor, simple to prepare, and always a crowd favorite.
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Old Fashioned Potato Salad (Easy Summer Cookout Side)A creamy, flavorful, Old Fashioned Potato Salad made with potatoes, eggs, mayo, mustard, sweet relish, celery, and spices. Perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, and family gatherings. This traditional potato salad reminds me of the one I grew up on. Continue reading OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni SaladChicken Bacon Macaroni Salad is a loaded macaroni salad with pasta, rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and bacon, all combined with a creamy mayonnaise and ranch dressing mixture.
Whether you are planning a backyard cookout, a graduation party, or a simple family meal, this easy macaroni salad is a crowd pleaser that can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd. Continue reading CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
Protein Packed Pasta Salad is a hearty, flavorful dish loaded with pasta, meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables. This colorful salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It can be served as a side dish or a complete meal.
With a zesty Italian dressing and plenty of mix-ins, this pasta salad is always a favorite and one that disappears quickly at any get together.
Sharing some easy meals served on a board that are creative, colorful and so delicious. Loaded with fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats, these boards have become our new way of eating.
The summer heat has arrived here in WV, making it hard to think of serving big meals that require heating up the kitchen. Check out some of my easy meals served on a board and see how creative you can be. Continue reading EASY MEALS SERVED ON A BOARD