Elegant or Everyday
Super colorful and customizable, this salad can be tossed together for an everyday meal or elegantly plated for company.
Romaine Lettuce Boat with Mango-Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce 2 roma/vine grown/heirloom tomatoes, deseeded and chopped 2 avocados, chopped 1 lime zest and juice 1 medium cucumber, deseeded and chopped 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded
I Love Slaw
You’ll see a number of different slaw recipes on this site just because I love slaws. Not just the ones dressed with mayonnaise, but ones with an oil and vinegar dressing, some that are sweet or spicy, and others that are tangy or mild.
Lemon Dill Coleslaw
Ingredients ½ head of green cabbage ½ head of red cabbage 1 yellow pepper, sliced thin ½ red or white onion, sliced thin (See Chef Tip) ¼ cup mayonnaise (See
Spa Salad – Made Vegan or Not!
My take on a Trinidadian Chow utilizes the fresh and juicy sweetness of pineapples, crisp cucumbers and tender shrimp. Served cold it makes me feel like I am lunching at a high-end spa!
Shrimp, Pineapple & Cucumber Chow
Ingredients ½ lb medium shrimp, shelled, and deveined 1 pineapple, cut into chunks (about 3 lbs) 2 English seedless cucumbers 8-10 leaves of Culantro (divided) - See Chef Tip ¼
Crab, Avocado Crème & Microgreen Towers
Ingredients 4 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon minced parsley (plus more for garnish) Drizzle of O&V Basil EVOO * ½ small jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced (optional) Salt
Ultimate Summer Side!
This blend of grilled corn and peppers, creamy avocado, bright juicy tomatoes along with a smoky-sweet and tangy dressing is a palate-pleasing side to all your summer entrées.
Grilled Corn Salad
Ingredients 3 ears corn (2 ½ cups) – See Chef Tip 1 orange or red pepper 1 small red onion 1 jalapeno (more for a spicier flavor) ½ cup halved
Celebrating Red, White & Blue!
Juicy watermelon, plump blueberries and briny, creamy feta combine to make a healthy and delicious dish that is fabulous all summer long.