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Mushroom & Toasted Walnut Salad + Truffle Vinaigrette

December 18, 2025 Amanda Plott

Meet your new favorite side (or main, if you’re feeling fancy and carbo-loading on crusty bread): a mushroom-forward salad that’s earthy, crunchy, and dressed in a truffle vinaigrette so good it will make you whisper “wow” into your napkin. It’s healthy but indulgent — the kind of guilt-free deliciousness we live for. Think meaty mushrooms, crisp greens, toasted walnuts for that addictive snap, and a vinaigrette with just enough truffle personality to steal the show…

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In American, Appetizers, Gluten Free, Low-Carb, Meatless, Lunch, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tags mushroom, salad, walnut, nut, truffle, vinaigrette, homemade
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Greek 'Salsa'

October 5, 2025 Amanda Plott

Let’s toss the word salsa into the Mediterranean blender and see what dances out—Greek salsa! No, it's not about salsa dancing with a side of feta cheese, though that sounds like a party waiting to happen. We're talking about a vibrant, tangy, fresh side that takes the fiery heart of traditional salsa and marries it with the crisp, herbaceous soul of Greek cuisine. It’s like the culinary equivalent of a feta cheese and tomato love story with a lemony, zucchini-filled happy ending.

What Is Greek ‘Salsa’ Anyway?

The idea of Greek salsa isn't ancient or tradition-locked, but it’s an inspired mash-up that combines the bright, fresh ingredients of a Greek salad with the easy, chunky, spoon-it-on-anything attitude of salsa. Imagine the classic salsa components—tomatoes, onions, maybe peppers—getting a Mediterranean makeover with zucchini, kalamata olives, tangy feta, fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Bam! A saucy, chunky dip that’s guilt-free, fresh, and totally crave-worthy…

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In Appetizers, Gluten Free, Greek, Meatless, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tags tomato, salsa.greek, mediterranean, fresh, easy
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Roasted Beets & Sweets Salad

September 19, 2025 Amanda Plott

roast, it’s time to think again. This Roasted Beets & Sweets Salad takes humble ingredients and turns them into a dazzling, health-conscious dish that's as vibrant as it is delicious. Welcome to a salad that doesn’t just want you to eat your veggies—it needs you to love them…

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In Appetizers, Fall, Gluten Free, Italian, Low-Carb, Meatless, Side Dishes, Salads, Vegetarian Tags beets, sweet potatoes, salad, mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella
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Grain & Celery Salad + Apple Cider Vinaigrette

September 16, 2025 Amanda Plott

If you’re tired of the same old leafy greens doing the tango on your dinner plate, it’s time to crank up your salad game with a little crunchy, tangy, and wholesome magic. Enter the Grain & Celery Salad crowned with a zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette — a combo that’s as refreshing as a cool breeze on a hot day and as nourishing as your great-aunt’s homemade chicken soup (minus the guilt and a dash of quinoa swagger)…

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In Fall, Lunch, Meatless, Side Dishes, Salads, Vegetarian, Vegan Tags celery, grain, quinoa, bulgur, apple cider vinegar, vinagrette
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Vampire Kiss Salad + Cherry Vinaigrette

September 8, 2025 Amanda Plott

Brace yourself, fellow flavor fanatics, because this isn’t your typical leafy green snooze fest. The Vampire Kiss Salad is here to bite into your taste buds with a burst of juicy, tangy, and downright vampy goodness. Think dark, brooding greens, jewel-like cherries, and a vinaigrette so good it’s practically supernatural. Don’t worry—this salad’s only guilty pleasure is how healthy it is. No vampires were harmed in the making... except maybe your diet, in the best way possible.

Why “Vampire Kiss”?

The name comes from the deep, crimson cherry vinaigrette that stains every leaf like a kiss from the undead (in a totally delicious, non-creepy way). Plus, cherries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, giving you a boost that vampiric legends could only dream of. Leafy red greens adds iron and fiber, because even bloodsuckers need to keep their strength up. And to keep things interesting, this salad has a little crunch and nuttiness that’ll make you swoon faster than a late-night creature of the night…

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In American, Fall, Gluten Free, Holiday, Meatless, Lunch, Salads, Vegetarian Tags halloween, vampire, cherry, salad, blue cheese, easy, make ahead, dressing, vinaigrette
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Maple Tahini Dressing

August 23, 2025 Amanda Plott

Who says healthy can’t be delicious? If you’re on the hunt for a dressing that’s creamy, dreamy, and just a little bit nutty with a sweet twist, Maple Tahini Dressing is about to become your new best friend. Whether you’re drizzling it over salads, roasted veggies, grain bowls, or even using it as a dip, this versatile concoction brings a flavor punch with none of the guilt.

Why Maple Tahini?

Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, is a nutrient powerhouse packed with healthy fats, protein, and minerals like calcium and magnesium. It’s savory, creamy, and has a slightly earthy vibe that’s hard to beat. Now, add pure maple syrup into the mix—a natural, antioxidant-rich sweetener—and you’ve got a match made in dressing heaven. The maple syrup balances the bitterness of the tahini with a gentle, floral sweetness that elevates every bite…

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In Dips, Gluten Free, Low-Carb, Keto, Salads Tags tahini, maple, dressing, salad, condiment, easy
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