Tag Archives: Salad

Caprese Salad

This simple salad, which originally hails from the Italian region of Campana, is a staple for summer, especially if you have a garden. Fresh-plucked tomatoes cannot compare to store-bought, and the same goes for basil. The sweet juice from ruby-red tomatoes is complemented by generous chunks of mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, olive oil and a […]

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Spinach salad with chicken, fruit and goat cheese

When it’s hot, turning on the oven is about the last thing you want to do. Relax and pour yourself a glass of Chardonnay, (Recommended: La Crema Chardonnay, Russian River Valley) no cooking is required in this recipe, unless you roast your own chicken (see below). This salad combines fresh baby spinach, tender chicken, crisp […]

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Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

This dressing combines walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, stone-ground mustard, and maple syrup making for a sweet, slightly tart, and nutty accompaniment to a variety of salads. This dressing pairs great with spinach salads that feature fruit or nuts. Try it atop this spinach salad with chicken, fruit, and goat cheese. Active Time: 5 minutes […]

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