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Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette

September 4, 2021 By Ashley 1 Comment

My orzo & arugula salad with bell pepper vinaigrette tastes like a summertime harvest at its peak. Sautéed peppers, shallots, and garlic become the flavorful base for this salad, lending slightly sweet notes to balance out the tanginess of the vinegar and zesty lemon. The best part? This salad is served best at room temperature, making it the perfect prep ahead, end-of-summer party dish.

couples well with barbecues, cookouts, and end-of-summer parties

This Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette is just begging for you to take it to your next summer hangout (hello, Labor Day weekend). Seasoned orzo and peppery arugula are tossed with sautéed peppers, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes, along with fresh cucumber and more tomatoes (blistered + fresh is the way to go). And the dressing?! The dressing is pure magic. Bell pepper infused olive oil lends a slight sweetness to the vinaigrette, really rounding out the whole dish.

Grab a summer spritzer and let’s get to making the best Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette!

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Vegan Muffaletta Panzanella Salad

August 19, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Vegan Muffaletta Panzanella Salad! A combination of two classics, married into one delicious summer dish. Briny and soaked with flavor, this New Orleans inspired Panzanella Salad is simple, yet rich and full-bodied, making for a salad you will truly never forget!

when two become one

If you’ve been making my recipes and following my blog for awhile now, then it comes as no surprise that I love to combine classic dishes into fun, new recipes (take my vegan buffalo chick’n pasta salad or French onion mashed potatoes, for example). Having lived in Louisiana for a portion of my adolescence, and going back often to visit my family, New Orleans and their beloved Muffaletta sandwich has always been near and dear to my heart. Many will say their favorite part of a muffuletta sandwich is the olive salad, or the varieties of meats and cheeses stuffed inside, but my favorite part has always been the bread 🤌🏽 And that’s how I cam up with this salad. It’s basically a Muffaletta sandwich, deconstructed. It’s briny, and rich, and savory. But the best part? The delicious rustic bread to soak up all those flavors!

Grab a drink and let’s make the best Vegan Muffaletta Panzanella Salad!

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Vegan Chick’n Pesto Pasta Salad

July 15, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This vibrant Vegan Chick’n Pesto Pasta Salad is tossed with zesty pesto, seasonal veggies, toasted pine nuts and vegan chick’n pieces – and it’s a summer harvest dream come true!

Pasta, Pesto, and summer’s harvest: A match made in heaven

Pasta salad is a fundamental dish at every summer cookout and BBQ, but let’s be honest – most of them are the same old song and dance.

And that’s where my Vegan Chick’n Pesto Pasta Salad comes in. She’s bright and fresh and makes the most of a good summer’s harvest – and even if you don’t like peas, I promise you’ll love ’em in this pasta salad. They lend a slight sweetness to the zesty pesto and savory zucchini, and in my opinion, really round out the whole dish.

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Vegan Chick’n Pesto Pasta Salad!

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Regional West Coast Inspired Salads: Cobb and Mexican-Inspired Chopped

June 3, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

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Nothing says summertime quite like a bright, crisp, fresh salad … and the West Coast has some of the best to offer! Since we haven’t been able to travel this past year due to the pandemic, I’m bringing you two of my favorite West-Coast style salad recipes to enjoy at home!

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Ramen Noodle Salad

May 21, 2020 By Ashley 2 Comments

Tossed with an insanely delicious Tahini Miso dressing, this fresh, crunchy, and colorful Ramen Noodle Salad is what Springtime Salad dreams are made of! It’s quick, healthy, and so satisfying!

oodles of noodles

I’m turning my love for ramen noodles into a new Springtime staple with this Ramen Noodle Salad, ya’ll. Honestly, I can’t think of a better way to enjoy noods during these warm, sunny days. My Ramen Noodle salad is light and fresh, yet incredibly satisfying! Enjoy it as a side dish, or add some tofu or tempeh to the party and eat it for a healthy and refreshing lunch or dinner!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the easiest and best Ramen Noodle Salad!

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Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Dill Ranch

March 26, 2020 By Ashley 9 Comments

Meet your new favorite salad … Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Dill Ranch Dressing. Crispy buffalo cauliflower, crunchy carrots & celery, sweet red onions, and creamy avocado piled on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce and topped with zesty dill ranch dressing. Now THIS is what I call a proper salad!

buffalo cauliflower … salad!

Turning a beloved classic appetizer into your new favorite meal, this buffalo cauliflower salad with dill ranch dressing has it all. It’s honestly the best way to eat you buffalo ‘wings’, doused in homemade dilly ranch, with all your favorite sides. Bonus, no messy hands or saucy fingers!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Dill Ranch!

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Vegan Chick’n Salad Wonton Cups

January 30, 2020 By Ashley Leave a Comment

When you want to switch things up from the usual creamy dips, and need a last minute party appetizer, make my Vegan Chick’n Salad Wonton Cups! Crispy baked wontons are filled with an Asian Inspired Chick’n Salad – an all around crowd pleaser that’s light and refreshing, with a zingy dressing! You can prepare an entire tray in under 30 minutes … perfect for making ahead and assembling right before serving!

wonton wrappers : the ultimate shortcut party food

We’ve all been there. It’s the day of a party or potluck. You promised you’d bring a dish, but ya know … life got in the way and you forgot. And now it’s a couple hours before said party and you’re frantically checking Pinterest for appetizers and, of course, you can’t find anything that’ll whip up in a moment’s notice.

But, wait. You stumbled upon my Chick’n Salad Wonton Cups and not only are they delicious (and so frickin’ cute), but they can be made in about 15 minutes! Not to mention, these are such a fun alternative to your typical creamy dips and deep fried party snacks! All is not lost! Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Chick’n Salad Wonton Cups!

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