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Shrimp and Feta Panzanella Salad
July 16, 2022

Shrimp and Feta Panzanella Salad

Shrimp and Feta Panzanella Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by boiling some shrimp. Then, I toss the shrimp with toasted baguette cubes, fresh veggies, and creamy feta cheese. We like this dish for several reasons. First of all, …

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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
July 11, 2022

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this simple Caprese salad by making a red wine vinegar vinaigrette. Next, I arrange creamy fresh mozzarella and colorful heirloom tomatoes on a platter. Finally, I add fresh basil leaves and cherry …

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Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad
July 3, 2022

Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad

Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by making an easy Lemon Vinaigrette. Then, I use a star cookie cutter to cut watermelon stars from thin slices of watermelon. Finally, I toss these all together with baby arugula, tangy feta cheese, and sweet blueberries. We like this salad for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this beautiful salad in just about fifteen minutes. Secondly, I like that I can make this salad ahead of time. I like to make it early in the day and add the dressing right before dinner. Thirdly, I like making this salad for all the patriotic American holidays. This is the perfect salad to serve for the Fourth of July. And, lastly, we all love the creamy feta, juicy watermelon, and sweet blueberries in this salad.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Salad Spinner- Use this to dry your arugula. If the arugula is wet, the dressing won’t cling to it.
  • A Small Jar- I use this to mix together my vinaigrette.

The Ingredients I Used for Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad

  • Feta- Use a good quality feta cheese. My favorite is the French feta cheese that comes in brine at the cheese shop.
  • Arugula- Buy baby arugula. I like the Earthbound Farms brand.
  • Watermelon- Use seedless watermelon. If you want to cut out stars, first cut your watermelon into thin slices.
  • Lemon- Use fresh lemon juice for the vinaigrette.
  • Olive Oil- Be sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.

How I Made my Salad

  • First, mixed together all the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Next, I sliced my watermelon thinly and cut out watermelon stars.
  • Then, I tossed together all the ingredients in a big bowl.

If you like watermelon, you need to try this fresh and delicious Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad.

Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad
Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad
Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad

Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad

Arugula tossed with blueberries, feta, and watermelon. Tossed with a Lemon Vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Vegetables
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 2 cups watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

For the Lemon Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • ⅛ tsp. kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the Lemon Vinaigrette: Simply shake all the ingredients together in a small jar.
  • Then, toss together the arugula, watermelon, blueberries, and feta cheese. Add as much vinaigrette as you like and toss some more.
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Summer Peach and Pecan Salad
June 29, 2022

Summer Peach and Pecan Salad

Summer Peach and Pecan Salad is one of our favorite salads. I start this salad by making candied pecans. Next, I make a delicious Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette to dress the salad. Finally, I toss all this together along with peaches, grapes, goat cheese, and onions. …

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Coconut Chicken and Strawberry Salad
June 27, 2022

Coconut Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Coconut Chicken and Strawberry Salad is one of our favorite summer salads. I start this salad by marinating tender boneless chicken breast. For my marinade, I use a mixture of Thai yellow curry spices and coconut milk. Then, I make a homemade Sweet and Sour …

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Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans
June 20, 2021

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans is one of our favorite June salads. Finally, my farm markets are full of fresh berries, and they are some of my favorite ingredients to cook with. I love this salad for several reasons. First of all, I can make this whole salad in fifteen minutes. Secondly, I can make this salad hours ahead of time. And, thirdly, the Strawberry Vinaigrette is really sweet and delicious.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Food Processor- You’ll need this to puree the strawberries and mix them with the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • A Salad Spinner- This makes cleaning your greens so much easier.
  • A Big Bowl- Use this to toss everything together.

The Ingredients Needed for Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans

  • Spring Greens- I used prewashed Spring Greens, but I always rewash them.
  • Strawberries- Be sure and wash these well, in several changes of cold water.
  • Avocado- I like to ripen these on the counter and then store them in the refrigerator.
  • Feta- Try and buy feta in brine. My favorite is the French feta.
  • Pecans- You could toast them for extra crisp, by toasting them in a skillet on low heat for five minutes.
  • Oil- Use extra virgin olive oil. I like California Olive Ranch brand olive oil.
  • Vinegar- I used rice wine vinegar, because it’s nice and mild.
  • Honey- This adds a lot of sweetness to the vinaigrette.

How I Made my Salad

  • First, I made the Strawberry Vinaigrette. It’s important to make sure the food processor thoroughly purees the strawberries and combines it with the vinegar and oil. If you feel it’s not sweet enough, just add some more honey.
  • Next, I combined the lettuce with the strawberries, avocado, feta, and pecans.
  • Finally, I added in the vinaigrette and tossed everything together. Be sure and use a big bowl for this.

If you like strawberries, you need to try this fresh and yummy Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans.

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans

Sweet strawberries, buttery avocado, crunchy pecans and salty feta all topped with a strawberry vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups spring greens
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 sliced avocado
  • ½ cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup chopped feta cheese

For the Strawberry Vinaigrette:

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • ¼ cup chopped strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the Strawberry Vinaigrette: Blend all the ingredients together in he food processor until the strawberries are crushed and everything is well blended.
  • Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl and then add as much dressing as you like and toss some more.
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Berry Salad with Goat Cheese Balls
June 5, 2021

Berry Salad with Goat Cheese Balls

Berry Salad with Goat Cheese Balls is one of our favorite summer salads. I love this salad for several reasons. First of all, it’s a great salad to serve to company. The goat cheese balls will impress any guest. Secondly, I like that this salad …

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Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
April 29, 2021

Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette is a delicious spring salad. I love this salad for several reasons. First of all, I like that this salad uses fresh fruit. It’s a nice change from all vegetable salads. Secondly, this whole salad takes just minutes …

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Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
February 24, 2021

Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a cheesy and delicious tossed salad. It’s a popular restaurant dish, but it’s very easy to make at home. I start the salad by rolling my goat cheese in pretzel crumbs. For best results, it’s good to freeze the goat cheese medallions for twenty minutes. But, if you’re in a hurry, you can skip this step. The crumbs just won’t adhere as well. Next, I toss together spring greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, and red onions. Then, I dress the vegetables with a Honey Mustard Dressing. Next, I fry the goat cheese medallions in a bit of olive oil. Finally, I top the salad with the goat cheese medallions, which are crispy on the outside, and melted in the middle.

The Equipment I Used for my Salad

  • A Food Processor- You will need a food processor, to finely chop the pretzels.
  • A Salad Spinner- In order to get nice dry lettuce, I use a salad spinner to dry my lettuce.
  • A Nonstick Skillet- I fry my goat cheese in a nonstick skillet.
  • A Small Jar- Use a jar to shake up your salad dressing.

The Ingredients Needed for Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

  • Pretzels- I used mini pretzel sticks to coat my goat cheese.
  • Goat Cheese- Use plain, unflavored goat cheese for this recipe.
  • Oil- Be sure and use a nice and mild extra virgin olive oil. I like California Olive Ranch olive oil.
  • Prosciutto- This adds a nice salty element to the salad.

How I Made My Salad

  • First, I rolled the goat cheese in oil and then pretzel crumbs.
  • Next, I chilled the goat cheese for twenty minutes. However, if you’re in a hurry, it’s fine to skip this step. Just know some of the crumbs may fall off when you fry the cheese.
  • Then, I fry the goat cheese, just until it heats through.
  • Finally, I toss together all the veggies and the dressing and top it with the goat cheese.

My family really loves this Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing. It’s easy enough for every day, but fancy enough for company. And, it’s such a nice change from basic green salads.

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Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Fried Goat Cheese Salad

Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Spring greens topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, prosciutto, and pretzel crusted fried goat cheese. All tossed with Honey Mustard Dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
freezing time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pretzels, finely crushed in a food processor
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups Spring greens
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • ½ cup sliced red onions

For the Honey Mustard Dressing:

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Shape the goat cheese into four discs. Dip each disc into two tablespoons of the oil, and then roll it around in the crushed pretzels, until the cheese is completely covered in the crumbs.
  • Place the coated goat cheese discs on a wax paper covered plate. Place the plate in the freezer for twenty minutes.
  • Meanwhile, divide all the other salad ingredients between four plates. And, combine all the Honey Mustard Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake it up to combine.
  • After twenty minutes, heat the rest of the oil in a nonstick skillet on low heat, and cook the goat cheese discs for one minute on each side. The cheese should be just starting to get soft in the center.
  • Place a goat cheese on each salad, and drizzle with as much dressing as you like.
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Beet and Candied Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Hearts
February 4, 2021

Beet and Candied Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Hearts

Beet and Candied Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Hearts is the perfect salad to serve on Valentine’s Day. As much as I like Christmas and Hanukah, I think Valentine’s Day might be my favorite holiday. I really love that it is such a romantic day, …

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