Here’s a fresh new take on the classic chicken salad recipe. This combo of fresh basil, lemon, pesto and peas is amazing!!! Scoop over lettuce and serve with grapes on the side, for a fab lunch! Thanks to Tastykitchen.com for the recipe.
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked chicken, diced
2 whole lemons, juiced and zested
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup mayo
Kosher salt and freshly ground...
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My friend Shona makes this salad, that is, in a word, addictive! I’m not lying when I say that I eat this about 4 days a week for lunch. It’s super quick to make, packed with healthy stuff, and tastes sooooo good! I add diced cooked chicken breast and chopped green onions to mine to...
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This KP original lunch recipe is gorgeous, healthy, tasty, and easy to make. What more can you ask for? Use the freshest tomatoes you can find for the biggest flavor punch.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup mayo
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Splash of pickle juice
Dash of Tabasco Sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
2 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
5 small dill pickles,...
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Try this scrumptious side dish at your next summer BBQ! It’s light, healthy, and full of fresh ingredients. It’s also easy to make and tastes great at room temp or chilled right from the fridge. Another fab recipe from Cooking Light magazine!
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 cup...
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I eat a lot of seafood salads living in San Francisco–one of my favorites is at Sam’s Anchor Cafe in Tiburon. Here’s my own version that’s easy to make at home. Serve it on cold, crisp iceberg lettuce with avocado slices on a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons mayo
1 Tablespoon cream cheese
1 Tablespoon Heinz Chili...
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Fresh, light, full of flavor…DELICIOUS! Enjoy this KP original salad.
Ingredients:
1 cup orzo, cooked according to package directions and cooled
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
4 (oz.) feta cheese, crumbled
1 jar artichoke hearts marinated in oil, drained and chopped (reserve 1 teaspoon oil and...
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My grocery store gives away a monthly magazine filled with recipes. It’s awesome. I found this recipe in last month’s issue and made it for my Mom when she was visiting. Two thumbs up from Mom Sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan cheese on top if ya like!
Ingredients:
4 medium zucchini, rinsed with ends...
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Here’s a classic recipe for deli style cole slaw. I like using a head of fresh cabbage, but go ahead and grab a ready-in-the-bag mix to save yourself some chopping time. Serve this crisp and creamy side dish with Pulled Pork Wraps, Spicy Sloppy Joes, Barbecue Beef, or Sweet and Sour Meatballs. Also a delicious side...
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This recipe came from my in-laws, but I tweaked the salad dressing in an effort to cut calories. It’s by no means low-cal now, but a little goes a long way, so dig in! I enjoy this salad by itself, but you can also serve it with a grilled ham and Swiss sandwich for...
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There are literally thousands of ways to toss a salad, but every now and then I stumble upon a combo that tastes particularly good. So I make it again and again and it becomes a family favorite–like this summer salad. Loaded with fresh summer veggies, this salad is colorful, healthy, and compliments any meal. Or top...
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