Southwest Plant-Based Salad
I love a salad that tastes like a full meal — smoky, bright, and crunchy — and this Southwest Plant-Based Salad delivers every time. I’ve cooked and tweaked it in …
Lunch
Explore the Lunch category for quick, flavorful options like fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, and soups. Make your midday meals more enjoyable with us!
Easy Pasta Salad
This Easy Pasta Salad is a weeknight workhorse: colorful, crunchy, and ready in about 30 minutes. What makes it special is the simple vinaigrette that clings to the pasta and …
Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad
This Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad combines tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian deli meats, crisp veggies, and a bright vinaigrette for a crowd-pleasing pasta salad. I make versions of this often …
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Spicy Scallion Dressing
This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Spicy Scallion Dressing turns simple fall produce into a lively, make-ahead salad that keeps well through the week. I’ve made versions of this salad …
Dirty Martini Pasta
Dirty Martini Pasta is a tangy, briny pasta salad inspired by the cocktail — think olives, capers, a splash of olive brine, and bright lemon cutting through rich olive oil. …
Vegetarian Hummus Bowl
This Vegetarian Hummus Bowl is a bright, satisfying meal built around creamy hummus, roasted vegetables, grains, and fresh herbs. I make variations of this bowl every week because it’s versatile, …
Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Quick Refrigerator Pickles are a fast, fresh way to add tang and crunch to sandwiches, salads, and snack plates. These are ready in a few hours, use pantry staples, and …
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This Chicken Caesar Sandwich turns the classic Caesar salad into a hearty, hand-held meal that’s crisp, creamy, and satisfying. I make it often for quick lunches and light dinners because …
Crispy Cucumber Ranch Salad
Crispy Cucumber Ranch Salad is a refreshing, crunchy side that balances cool cucumber with a creamy ranch and a toasted crispy topping. I make this late-summer all the time because …
Healthy Chickpea Salad
I love a salad that’s hearty enough to feel like a meal but light enough for warm evenings — this Healthy Chickpea Salad fits the bill every time. It’s crisp, …