Shrimp Taco Salad

Shrimp Taco Salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • ¼ c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 large head of romaine cored and chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 c. corn kernels fresh or frozen and thawed

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin and honey.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a glass baking dish, combine shrimp and half the dressing.
  • Let marinate for at least 10 and up to 1 hour.
  • When ready to cook, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp and sear until fully pink, 2 per side.
  • In a large bowl, add romaine, tomatoes, corn and shrimp.
  • Toss with remaining dressing until evenly coated.
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Bacon, Corn, Spinach, And Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon, Corn, Spinach, And Ranch Pasta Salad

Portions:8
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bowtie pasta
  • 5 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 ears corn kernels stripped
  • 2 c. baby spinach
  • ½ c. ranch dressing
  • kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain, then transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Add bacon, corn, spinach, and ranch and stir until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Course Pasta / Pork / Salad

Fajita Chicken Salad

Fajita Chicken Salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. red chili flakes
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 white onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large head of romaine cored and chopped
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, honey, cumin and chili flakes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large Ziploc bag or glass baking dish, combine chicken and half the dressing.
  • Let marinate for at least 30 and up to 6 hours.
  • After marinating, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and grill until fully cooked through, about 6 per side.
  • Let cool, then chop into strips.
  • Wipe out grill pan.
  • Then, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to same pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add peppers and onions and cook until charred and slightly softened, 10.
  • In a large bowl, add romaine, chicken, peppers, onions and avocado.
  • Toss with remaining dressing until evenly coated.
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Course Chicken / Salad

Grilled Romaine Caesar Wedge

Grilled Romaine Caesar Wedge

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • ¾ c. mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. honey mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce quartered
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • ¾ c. grape tomatoes halved

Instructions

  • Make creamy Caesar dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, garlic, honey mustard, Worcestershire and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Brush romaine wedges with olive oil and grill until charred and slightly wilted, 2 to 3 per side.
  • Transfer romaine to a plate and drizzle with dressing.
  • Top with bacon and tomatoes and serve.
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Course Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Skewers

Grilled Chicken Caesar Skewers

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1″ cubes
  • c. plus 2 tbsp. Caesar dressing
  • ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • Juice of 1 lemon divided
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Half of a French baguette cut into 1″ cubes
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes
  • 6 romaine lettuce leaves washed and dried
  • ½ c. freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, toss chicken with dressing, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and half of lemon juice.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in fridge for at least 30.
  • Meanwhile, soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for 30.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Divide and thread chicken onto 6 skewers; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, toss bread with 2 tablespoons olive oil to coat.
  • Alternating with tomatoes, thread the bread and tomatoes onto remaining skewers.
  • Brush grill pan with olive oil.
  • Add the chicken skewers and grill until cooked through, about 10.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Grill the bread and tomato skewers until charred and tomatoes begin to burst, about 5.
  • Top romaine leaves with chicken, croutons and tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with more dressing, sprinkle with Parmesan and squeeze lemon on top of each serving.
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Course Chicken / Salad

Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad

Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • piece ginger chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp. green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • ¼ c. vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil plus more for drizzling
  • 4 wonton wrappers cut into 1/2″ strips
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 salmon pieces about 2 lb.
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz. mixed greens washed
  • 1 c. shredded carrots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475°.
  • In the bowl of a mini food processor add soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onions, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, vinegar, honey and sesame oil.
  • Pulse and blend until smooth; keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • On a rimmed sheet pan, toss wonton strips with a drizzle of sesame oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread wonton strips in an even layer across the sheet pan and bake until golden brown, 4.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  • Heat cast-iron skillet over high heat and add olive oil to pan.
  • When the pan is almost smoking, carefully place salmon in pan skin-side up.
  • Cook for 4 on each side.
  • Toss mixed greens and carrots with sesame ginger dressing.
  • Serve salmon on bed of greens, garnish with green onions and drizzle with remaining dressing.
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Grilled Chicken Wedge

Grilled Chicken Wedge

Portions:4
Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ c. mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • ¼ c. diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp. minced chives plus more for garnish
  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 avocados pitted and halved

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over high heat.
  • Rinse and dry chicken, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • When grill or pan is very hot (almost smoking), place chicken on grill.
  • Cook until internal temperature is 165°, 5 per side.
  • Set aside to rest for 2 to 3, then shred using 2 forks.
  • Meanwhile, prepare dressing.
  • In a medium jar add mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red onion, chives, salt and pepper; shake well.
  • Keep in fridge until ready to serve.
  • Serve each iceberg wedge with half an avocado, a handful of shredded chicken and a drizzle of salad dressing.
  • Garnish with chives.
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Course Chicken / Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breast pounded thin
  • ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 c. cherries pitted and halved, divided
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce
  • 1 c. shredded radicchio
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 c. Sliced Cucumbers
  • ½ c. Freshly Chopped Parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat.
  • Rinse and dry chicken with paper towels, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill chicken for 2 on each side. (Internal temperature should be 165°.)
  • Transfer to plate to rest and slice on diagonal.
  • In a medium jar add 1 cup cherries, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Shake well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Toss together green leaf lettuce, radicchio, green onions, cucumbers and remaining cherries.
  • Shake dressing well and drizzle over salad.
  • Top with grilled chicken and garnish with parsley.
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Course Chicken / Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Portions:8
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Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. farfalle
  • ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 large cucumber chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • c. Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. dill finely chopped
  • ½ c. crumbled feta

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano and garlic powder.
  • To serving bowl add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and onions.
  • Add dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add dill, then top with feta.
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Course Pasta / Salad
Cuisine European / Greece

Bbq Chicken Pasta Salad

Bbq Chicken Pasta Salad

Portions:8
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Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. cavatappi
  • ½ c. barbecue sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ lb. rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ c. corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cavatappi according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, lime juice and garlic powder.
  • To bowl, add pasta, chicken, avocado, corn, green onions and dressing and toss until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with more dressing, if desired.
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Course Barbecue / Chicken / Pasta / Salad