Smashed Cucumber Salad This Smashed Cucumber Salad was the most crunchy salad ever. The dressing, feta, and sesame seeds really cling to the cucumbers without sinking to the bottom of the bowl! Smashing cucumbers for salad is an ancient Chinese technique used to create a variety of textures and surfaces to absorb the dressing better. I was inspired by ..read more

Apple Slaw This Apple Slaw hits all of my favorite notes in a side: crunchy, creamy, and packed with good-for-you fruit and veggies. I came up with it when I wanted an alternative to coleslaw that still checks the same boxes. With it almost being fall, adding sweet yet tart apples makes total sense (and is a ..read more

Taco Pasta Salad This taco pasta salad was my go-to cold pasta salad this summer! It’s a taco-rrific mash-up of two of my all-time fav foods, and it was an absolute hit at every poolside party I brought it to. The lime dressing is sooo good! It’s loaded with taco seasoning and brings all the flavors together. The ..read more

Corn Tomato Avocado Salad I first made this Corn Tomato Avocado Salad a handful of years ago when a vegan friend was coming over for dinner. I wanted a side dish that was fast and fresh and had a couple of ears of corn that needed to be used. This simple, 20-minute corn tomato avocado salad was born. I ..read more

Avocado Egg Salad I love avocado and any time I can use it in place of mayo, I will, so naturally, I had to make an avocado egg salad, and it has quickly become a favorite in my household! I love how this avocado egg salad is both versatile and satisfying. The Greek yogurt adds a nice tang ..read more

Tahini Pasta Salad Tahini Pasta Salad is perfect for when you’re looking for an easy side dish or cold pasta salad to bring to a party that no one else will have thought of! It’s fresh and full of flavor, with rotini pasta, colorful vegetables, and hearty chickpeas. The tahini dressing is the real MVP here. Just a ..read more

Quinoa Tabbouleh Overflowing with vibrant parsley and mint, juicy tomatoes, and zingy lemon, this Quinoa Tabbouleh takes classic tabbouleh and gives it a modern twist by swapping out the bulgur for quinoa. Plus, this quinoa tabbouleh recipe is fast to make, full of protein, and, unlike traditional tabbouleh, it’s entirely gluten-free!  I love making my traditional Lebanese ..read more

Tuna Nicoise Salad Tuna Nicoise Salad is the ultimate fresh, feel-good meal! This colorful salad has a variety of crunchy veggies plus wholesome protein for a lunch or dinner that’s as filling as it is beautiful. With potatoes, green beans, radishes, hearty tuna, and more on a bed of crisp lettuce, all dressed with a tangy shallot vinaigrette ..read more

Cauliflower Salad This Mediterranean-inspired Cauliflower Salad pairs crunchy raw cauliflower with chickpeas and red bell peppers, then tosses them all in a lemon-infused tahini dressing brightened up with fresh mint. You can’t beat the big, bold flavors and contrasting textures in this easy cauliflower salad recipe! Raw cauliflower can be a polarizing ingredient. The pungent flavor and ..read more

Massaged Kale Salad If you don’t enjoy eating kale with salads, maybe you just haven’t tried a salad with massaged kale! I’ve learned over the years of eating kale that it’s best massaged – literally using your hands and massaging the kale leaves until they feel soft and look darker. Massaging the kale helps to tenderize it and ..read more