You haven’t played Celebrity yet? I think it’s the easiest and funniest game night to host since there’s almost no prep – just chairs for everyone, slips of blank paper and plenty of pens to go around. The game rules: Each player/team gets 3-5 sheets of blank paper and writes the name of one “celebrity” […]
Category: Salads
Grilled Swordfish Salad
Ingredients: 2 6-ounce swordfish steaks, skin removed 4 cups baby spinach 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped 1/4 cup of your favorite vinaigrette To Make: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush swordfish steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill […]
Tuna Cabbage Salad
Ingredients: 1 5 ounce can tuna (in oil or water, your choice), drained 2 cups finely chopped cabbage (red, green, or napa) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley To Make: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. If you don’t want to use, or are not […]
Quinoa Fruit and Nut Salad
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1/3 cup white wine 1/2 shallot, finely chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper 1/2 cup dried fruit of your choosing (apricots, cherries, etc), chopped 1/2 cup roasted nuts of your choosing (peanuts, cashes, etc), chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon To […]
Strawberry Feta Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper To Make: Which together […]
Citrus and Greens Salad
Ingredients: 4 cups dandelion greens, thoroughly washed and dried 1 orange, cut into supremes 1 grapefruit, pink or red, cut into supremes 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pecan halves 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons honey 1 lime To Make: Combine the oil, honey, and the juice and zest of the lime. […]
Feta Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup watermelon, cubed 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Balsamic vinaigrette To Make: Combine the watermelon, feta, and onion in a bowl. Toss. Split among individual plates or bowls and dress lightly with the vinaigrette.
Summer Peach Salad
Ingredients: 2 large peaches, cut into 1 inch chunks 6 cups mixed salad greens 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper Salt to taste To Make: In a medium bowl mix together the vinegar, oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the peaches […]
Basil Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 cups fresh spinach 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped To Make: Whisk together the basil, olive […]