finished roasted apple bulgur salad on a plate

Roasted Apple Bulgur Salad with Halloumi & Date Vinaigrette

This roasted apple bulgur salad is such a delicious, seasonal salad that works great as a main meal. It’s full of hearty flavors and ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied – arugula, bulgur, sesame and maple roasted apples, caramelized fennel, olives, spiced pumpkin seeds, pan-fried halloumi cheese, and a date vinaigrette. Continue reading “Roasted Apple Bulgur Salad with Halloumi & Date Vinaigrette”

finished Peach & Tomato Salad on a plate

Peach & Tomato Salad with Rosemary Oil Vinaigrette

A beautiful peach & tomato salad to celebrate the end of summer! Full of peppery arugula, crispy torn croutons, creamy goat cheese, pickled fresno peppers, roasted pistachios, sweet dried currants, and a rosemary oil vinaigrette. It’s fresh and vibrant, with a little bit of warmth and lots of texture. It’s the perfect salad to add on to any September meal. Continue reading “Peach & Tomato Salad with Rosemary Oil Vinaigrette”

finished plate of Shaved Zucchini Salad

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Spicy Almonds & Parmesan

A fresh & vibrant shaved zucchini salad to add on to any summer meal! The zucchini is tossed in a spicy almond dressing with lots of lemon and garlic, mixed with plenty of herbs, and plated up with salty shards of parmesan cheese over top. Continue reading “Shaved Zucchini Salad with Spicy Almonds & Parmesan”

Antipasto Farro Salad

Antipasto Farro Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Bringing you an antipasto farro salad that’s full of bold Italian flavor! It’s loaded with nutty farro, peppery arugula, and classic antipasto ingredients. Tossed in a sweet and tangy sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. It’s the perfect, nourishing salad to throw together for an everyday gathering as a light lunch or appetizer! Continue reading “Antipasto Farro Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette”

Pear & Fennel Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Pear & Fennel Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

A winter pear & fennel salad with creamy buttermilk dressing, honey candied walnuts, salty prosciutto, and homemade pecorino crisps. It’s the most delicious sweet and savory salad that’s bright and refreshing, with rich and savory bites throughout. Serve it as a side salad for a wintery dinner menu or eat it alongside a hot bowl of soup! Continue reading “Pear & Fennel Salad with Buttermilk Dressing”

Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with Rosemary Cider Vinaigrette

A roasted brussels sprout salad that combines the very best of fall flavor – earthy brussels sprouts roasted until caramelized and crisp, sweet and slightly spicy honeyed pecans & pumpkin seeds, a fragrant rosemary cider vinaigrette, crisp apples, and sharp white cheddar cheese. It’s a salad that’s special enough to serve for the holidays, but it’s so satisfying that you’ll hopefully want to make it all season long! Continue reading “Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with Rosemary Cider Vinaigrette”

Tomatoes & Burrata with Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette

Tomatoes & Burrata with Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette

The simplest dish to savor the end of summer: tomatoes & burrata with crispy shallot vinaigrette. Beautiful heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, crispy shallots & garlic, a really flavorful vinaigrette, and lots of fresh herbs. Serve it with toasted bread alongside for the most show-stopping appetizer or side dish. It’s a unique take on a simple tomato salad that you can serve with just about any summer meal! Continue reading “Tomatoes & Burrata with Crispy Shallot Vinaigrette”

Grilled Zucchini with Ricotta

Grilled Zucchini with Ricotta & Caper Vinaigrette

An easy summer side dish that’s bursting with flavor: grilled zucchini with ricotta & caper vinaigrette. Sliced zucchini grilled until slightly charred and tender, topped with creamy ricotta cheese, a tangy caper-walnut vinaigrette, and lots of fresh basil. It’s absolutely irresistible, so simple to make, and would be such a tasty addition to any summer cookout! Continue reading “Grilled Zucchini with Ricotta & Caper Vinaigrette”

Prosciutto and Melon

Prosciutto and Melon with Balsamic Shallots

This prosciutto and melon salad is the perfect simple summer appetizer or side dish! Sweet cantaloupe topped with prosciutto, balsamic soaked shallots, toasted pine nuts, lemon, parmesan, and basil. It’s my version of the classic sweet & savory Italian dish…and it is simply the perfect combination of flavors. Continue reading “Prosciutto and Melon with Balsamic Shallots”

Grilled Peach Salad

Grilled Peach Salad with Gorgonzola & Walnuts

A grilled peach salad full of color & texture. It’s such a fun summer salad with lots of great flavor – sweet caramelized peaches, fragrant olive oil toasted walnuts, homemade torn croutons, rich gorgonzola cheese, and a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. Simple ingredients that come together in the most beautiful way. I’d say this would be the perfect thing to serve alongside some grilled steaks! Continue reading “Grilled Peach Salad with Gorgonzola & Walnuts”