If you’re like me, you’re a big fan of the traditional Caesar Salad. Sometimes, though, it feels like it gets a bit overdone. So…I was on the hunt for a way to update this ever-popular salad so that it’s new again, while still maintaining that great Caesar Salad satisfaction. Hmmmmm. What to do? What to…
Salad Recipes
These aren't sad pre-packaged salads. These are real, composed dishes — the kind that could be a full meal, not just a side obligation. From a Chinese chicken salad that earns its reputation to a summer caprese that lets the ingredients do the talking.
Chinese Chicken Salad
I am in love with this Chinese Chicken Salad. That was true the first time I had my first bite of my first Chinese Chicken Salad when I began waiting tables at Stanley’s Restaurant in Sherman Oaks. If you read my blog for the Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette, you know that the Chinese Chicken Salad that…
Tuscan Kale Salad
I am always in the mood for a hearty salad…one that will fill me up…even though there is no meat. This Tuscan Kale Salad fits the bill with layers of rustic Lacinato Kale, sweet peppers, radishes and strawberries. Top that with some feta cheese, crushed pistachio nuts, lemon zest and our homemade Tiny Kitchen crunchy…
Homemade Potato Salad
I refuse to let Summer go! Technically, Fall doesn’t begin until September 22nd, but Labor Day always seems to feel like the last Hoorah of summer. In my World, Labor Day is synonymous with grilling and great side dishes like Homemade Potato Salad. For those of you not from the United States, Labor Day is…
Grilled Summer Peach Salad
(Feat. Josh Roelofs)
Family! Nothing better than family! This week, I’m excited to be cooking up an amazing Grilled Summer Peach Salad with my cousin, Chef Josh Roelofs, from Exclusive Cuisines in Santa Barbara. This is one of his fantastic recipes! It’s so good, pretty easy to make and perfect for Tiny Kitchen Big Taste! This Peach Salad…
Caprese Salad with a Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Salad drizzled with my Tiny Kitchen’s Homemade Balsamic Glaze — here’s the recipe if you want to make it from scratch. Caprese is one of the quickest and easiest salads you could make. It’s great with a little drizzle of olive oil or with homemade balsamic glaze.
Italian Chopped Salad
I love Italian Chopped Salads! There is something about them that is so substantial and satisfying. Just makes me happy!! Several years ago, a friend of mine and I would frequently head to this old school Italian joint, Antonio’s Pizzeria, in our neighborhood to get an Italian Chopped Salad. Actually, we would always order the Italian…
Tabouli!
When I travel, of course I love to see the sights, especially when it’s something like the Pyramids, the Colosseum or the Eiffel Tower. The times that are most memorable to me, though, are those experiences I have with the local people. And one thing you can count on, especially when traveling outside of the…
Pasta Salad
Just because something tastes great does not mean it has to be complicated to make. The Tiny Kitchen Big Taste Pasta Salad is a perfect example of that. I am a big pasta salad fan! I’m also a bit of a pasta salad snob. Maybe snob is not the right word. I am…particular. Yeah. That’s…
Arugula Feta Melon Salad
Summer is in full swing and nothing beats the heat quite like a cool, crisp and refreshing salad. I don’t know about you, but when I hear cool, crisp and refreshing, one word comes to mind: Watermelon. Hey, it’s not just a summertime snack anymore. We’re taking this all-time summer favorite and mixing it with…
Balsamic Chicken Walnut Salad
I discovered this Balsamic Chicken Walnut Salad several years ago at little grocery store, El Rancho Market, in Solvang, California…just a hop, skip and a jump away from Santa Ynez (the greatest place on Earth IMHO). I loved it so much that my girlfriend called them to get me a shipment of it for my…
Out of this World Spinach Salad
I love getting together with my family. Not only is it always great to see them, but also it’s a time for lots of cooking. One thing that is always guaranteed is that my sister, Barb, will always make a fantastic salad. It is one of those things that I always look forward to. Yes. …