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Pesto Orzo and Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

July 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad

This mouthwatering pasta salad is not only easy to make, but it’s flavorful enough for a potluck and healthy enough for a weeknight meal!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Cheese, Corn, Cucumbers, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Corn, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Mozzarella, Orzo, pasta salad, Pesto, picnic side, Salad

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables

July 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Basil Vinaigrette

When the summer heat is blazing, chill out with this refreshingly cool summer pasta salad chock full of fresh roasted vegetables.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Holidays, Italian, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Specific Audiences, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini

Dressing for 14-16 oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix

June 4, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Dressing for 14-16 oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix

Step up your summer picnic game with this easy and delicious dressing recipe perfectly portioned to match a pre-shredded coleslaw mix from the grocery store.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Cabbage, Carrots, Dietary Needs, Dressing, Dressings and Sauces, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 14 oz coleslaw bag, 16 oz coleslaw bag, aple cider vinegar, celery seed, coleslaw, dressing, Homemade, mayonnaise, picnic side, Salad

Sunny Broccoli Salad with Homemade Dressing

May 23, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Square Photo of a Bowl of Broccoli Salad

Celebrate the freedom of summertime with this fresh broccoli salad that’s equal parts healthy and indulgent!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Bacon, Broccoli, Cheese, Dressing, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: 4th of July, bacon, Broccoli, cheddar cheese, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Picnic, Salad, Sunflower Seeds, Sunshine Salad

Mandarin, Pineapple, and Cherry Ambrosia Salad

April 6, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Mandarine, Pineapple, and Cherry Ambrosia Salad

While we can’t claim that it’ll make you immortal, this sweet, creamy dessert packed with exotic flavors certainly seems fit to be called the “food of the gods!”

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Cherries, Coconut, Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easter, Fruits, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Oranges, Pineapple, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, ambrosia, Coconut, cool whip, Easter, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, marshmallow, Memorial Day, Picnic

Mandarin, Napa, and Black Radish Salad

January 18, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Entice your taste buds with this beautiful, spicy, and perfectly-balanced Asian salad!

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Filed Under: Asian, Cabbage, Farm to Table, Fruits, Meal Types, Oranges, Radishes, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: almonds, black radishes, edename, Ginger, Healthy, mandarin oranges, napa cabbage, Salad, sesame, Vegetarian, winter produce

Sesame Noodle Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

July 20, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Think the idea of comfort food only pertains to cold-weather dishes? This tasty, fresh, Asian-inspired noodle salad will change your perspective!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Asian, Carrots, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: angle hair pasta, Asian, Carrots, pastas salad, picnic side, Red Peppers, Salad, Sesame Seeds, Sugar Snap Peas

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Caprese Salad

May 30, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Caprese Salad

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the grilling season? Look no further than this exquisite sweet & savory recipe and a premium grill from a We Love Fire seller!

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Filed Under: Basil, Chicken, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Farm to Table, Fruits, Grilling, Healthy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Strawberries, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: Balsamic Reduction, Basil, caprese, chicken marinade, Grilling, mozarella, Strawberry, Summer, sweet and savory

Israeli Couscous Salad

January 28, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Israeli Couscous Salad

Celebrate the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean (and healthy eating) with this bright and fresh couscous salad!

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Filed Under: Cucumbers, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: couscous, cucumbers, Feta, Israeli Couscous, kalamata olives, Mediterranean, Salad, Tomatoes

Curried Chicken Salad

October 20, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

Curried Chicken Salad

Bring the creamy, sweet, and savory flavors of curried chicken salad into your own kitchen with this easy and super tasty recipe!

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Filed Under: celery, Chicken, Cilantro, Fall, Indian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer Tagged With: cashews, celery, Chicken, Cilantro, Curry, Ginger, Golden Raisens, Red Peppers, Salad

Kohlrabi and Corn Salad

September 20, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Kohlrabi and Corn Salad

Not sure what to do with that fresh kohlrabi? This late summer/early fall salad is the perfect way to enjoy it’s mild flavor and signature crunch!

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Filed Under: Cheese, Corn, Fall, Healthy, Kohlrabi, Meal Types, Radishes, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Cilantro, cojita cheese, Fall, fresh corn, green onions, Kohlrabi, radishes, Salad, Summer, Vinaigrette

Green Beans Almondine Salad

August 6, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

Green Beans Almondine Salad

Pair the traditional flavors of green beans almondine with a red wine vinaigrette to transform it into a summertime picnic treat!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Green Beans, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Nuts, Onions, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, Green Beans, picnic side, red onion, red wine vinegar, Salad, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

Zucchini and Peppadew Pepper Salad

July 28, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Zucchini and Peppadew Pepper Salad

Think beyond the “zoodle” with this fresh summer salad that’s bursting with bright, zesty flavors!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Hot Peppers, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Spiralized, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Lemon, parmesan cheese, peppadew peppers, Salad, side, Spiralized, Summer, Zucchini

Amish Macaroni Salad

May 24, 2018 By Rachel 26 Comments

Amish Macaroni Salad

For your outdoor events, skip the hot sides and instead enjoy the creamy coolness of this classic summer macaroni salad.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, celery, Dietary Needs, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Pennsylvania Dutch, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, celery, Eggs, macaroni, Memorial Day, onion, pasta salad, Picnic, Salad, Sweet Peppers, sweet relish, yellow mustard

Spring Vegetable Crème Fraîche Potato Salad

April 8, 2018 By Rachel 12 Comments

Spring Vegetable Creme Fraiche Potato Salad

Even if spring has not quite yet sprung, this fresh, flavorful salad with a zesty dressing will put you in the mood for sunshine and daffodils!

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Filed Under: Carrots, Dietary Needs, Easter, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Mint, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Carrots, Chives, creme fraiche, Lemon, Mint, peas, potato salad, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, yellow potatoes

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