Salad

Fall Coleslaw With Apples — Apple Coleslaw Recipe Cider Vinegar (Cranberry Almond Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette) Fall Coleslaw With Apples makes a crisp, bright appearance on any holiday table — and yes, it belongs on yours. This Cranberry Almond Slaw tossed with a tangy Apple Coleslaw Recipe Cider Vinegar dressing is exactly the kind of fresh, crunchy counterpoint busy Thanksgiving plates crave. Light, make-ahead friendly, and full of seasonal flair, it’s the salad that keeps guests coming back for “just one more bite.” Why you’ll fall for this slaw Thanksgiving tables can get heavy — mashed potatoes, buttery casseroles, … Read more

Best Salad Recipes — Chicken Cashew Crunch (a Crunchy Dinner Salads & Side Showstopper) Best Salad Recipes fans: meet the Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad — crunchy, bright, and seriously addictive. This is the kind of salad that makes you forget salads are supposed to be “just leaves.” Tender sliced chicken, toasted cashews, crisp veggies, a zingy Asian-style dressing and a final pop of crunchy chow mein noodles: it’s a textural love letter to your lunchbox and your dinner plate. Why should you care? Because this salad actually delivers on three things most salads promise and fail at: flavor, satisfaction, and … Read more

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw Salad — Apple Cabbage Cranberry Salad for Every Occasion When it comes to a bright, crunchy side, Cranberry Apple Coleslaw Salad is my go-to — it’s crunchy, tangy, slightly sweet, and totally addictive. This Apple Cabbage Cranberry Salad feels festive enough for holiday spreads but simple enough for weeknight tacos. Win-win. Why you’ll love this slaw This slaw hits so many of the things we want from a side dish: color, texture, and flavor. The crisp cabbage gives structure, juicy apples offer natural sweetness, and chewy dried cranberries add that lovely tart pop. The dressing ties it … Read more

Friendsgiving Dinner Food Ideas are popping into my head every time I smell roasted squash and cranberries together — and this Fall Harvest Pasta Salad is exactly that kind of show-off dish. Bright, cozy, and ridiculously easy to make, it’s the kind of recipe you bring to a gathering and watch disappear. Why you’ll crave this salad This pasta salad hits all the seasonal notes: sweet roasted squash, caramelized Brussels, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a tangy balsamic finish. It’s hearty enough to satisfy, yet fresh enough to keep the whole plate feeling light. Perfect for Easy Potluck Dishes Vegetarian … Read more

If you love crunchy autumn flavors, this Apple Coleslaw Recipe is going to be your new go-to side — tangy Granny Smith apples, crisp cabbage, and a warm, sweet dressing that actually sings. I tossed this together after a farmer’s market impulse buy and—true story—my kiddo declared it “cozy orchard” and ran back for seconds. Worth it. Why you’ll fall for this Apple coleslaw (and why it’s healthy) This isn’t boring mayo-only slaw. It balances bright vinegar, a touch of sweetness, and a creamy element so every bite feels fresh and satisfying. Pro tip: If you want it lighter, swap … Read more

Fresh Salad Recipes don’t get much more autumnal, colorful, or addictive than this Honeycrisp Apple & Feta Salad. Sweet, tangy, crunchy, salty — it hits every texture and flavor you want in a salad and then some. I’m talking spicy arugula, crisp Honeycrisp slices, jewel-like pomegranate arils, candied pecans + pumpkin seeds, shards of crispy prosciutto, and lots of creamy feta — all tossed in a warm apple-cider vinaigrette that tastes like fall in a jar. Quick heads-up: this salad looks restaurant-fancy but comes together fast. You’ll get rave reviews, and you’ll still have time to pour the wine. 🍷 … Read more

Fall Couscous Recipes — Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad that Steals the Show When I’m thinking about Fall Couscous Recipes, nothing hits that cozy, harvest-note sweet spot like this Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad — it’s warm, slightly sweet, chewy, and seriously more interesting than your average side dish. This long, chatty-ish piece walks you through why this salad works, how to build it step-by-step, the tiny mistakes I keep making (so you don’t), clever swaps, and presentation ideas that’ll get compliments. Short paragraphs, lots of practical tips, and a little kitchen sass. Let’s go. Why this Couscous Fall Salad matters (and … Read more

Best Cold Dinner Ideas: meet your next weeknight (or picnic) hero — a zesty Feta & Cranberry Rigatoni Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette that tastes bright, looks gorgeous, and plays nice with practically everything on your menu. This is the salad you reach for when you want something more interesting than a green bowl but lighter than a heavy casserole. It hits the sweet-salty-creamy-acidic notes in every forkful: ridged rigatoni that grabs dressing, salty crumbles of feta, chewy pops of dried cranberry, a little bite from red onion, and that citrus-forward lemon vinaigrette that ties it all together. Sound good? Let’s … Read more

Cabbage Cowboy Salad — The Viral Frito Cowboy Cabbage You Need at Your Next BBQ Cabbage Cowboy Salad is a loud, crunchy, and wildly addictive spin on coleslaw that went viral on TikTok — and for good reason. Picture a mountain of crisp coleslaw mix tossed with black beans, sweet corn, fresh peppers, cilantro, and a smoky, creamy chipotle dressing, finished with a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos for that impossible-to-ignore crunch. It’s bold, Tex-Mex comfort in salad form and the perfect companion for backyard barbecues, taco nights, and potlucks where you want to wow without fuss. Why you’ll fall … Read more

Orzo Feta Pasta Salad is the kind of dish you make when you want something bright, effortless, and impossible to mess up. Tiny rice-shaped pasta soaks up a lemony olive oil dressing, tangy feta crumbles add creaminess, and sun-dried tomatoes bring concentrated tomato flavor that sings next to fresh herbs. It’s picnic-perfect, potluck-approved, and honestly, kind of addictive. Why read a blog post when you could be stirring a bowl? Stick with me for the good stuff: why this Orzo Feta Pasta Salad rocks, how to nail it every time, smart swaps for whatever’s in your pantry, serving ideas, storage … Read more