Squash season is here, and while most people tend to prepare it cooked, squash and zucchini can actually be enjoyed raw as well. I find that for people who tend to not love squash and zucchini cooked because of texture, actually prefer to eat them raw for this reason. A squash salad is the perfect side dish to use up all of that squash you have in your fridge all summer long. This recipe for raw squash salad with feta and herbs is a fresh salad that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or fish and is easy to prepare any night of the week.

PostedJuly 7, 2022

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSalads, Side Dishes

Tagsside dish, salads, squash recipes

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Summer is almost here which means BBQ and picnic season are quickly approaching. Macaroni salad is a classic summer side dish that is perfect for bringing to a friends house or serving alongside your favorite main dishes. it’s one of those recipes that everyone loves and you truly can’t go wrong with it. I lightened my version up a tad by cutting the mayo with Greek yogurt and reducing the amount of sugar that is traditionally used plus I add a ton of crunchy veggies for texture and flavor. This recipe for classic macaroni salad will surely become one of your new favorite dishes to make all summer long!

PostedMay 17, 2022

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSide Dishes, Salads

Tagsside dishes, salads, pastas, pasta

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This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.

A Cobb salad is one that we have on rotation at our house. I love the combo of flavors, how you can switch ingredients around, and it’s always a crowd pleaser with my whole family. Traditionally, most Cobb salads have chicken on them, but I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to bring you a fun Cajun twist on the traditional salad with fried crawfish! This salad is everything you want in a salad and you are going to love the addition of fried crawfish tails on top of all of the crunchy and fresh goodness. This recipe for friend crawfish Cobb salad is one that you are going to want to make all summer long!

PostedMay 16, 2022

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Salads

Tagssalads, crawfish, cobb salad, crawfish salad, ranch dressing, salad

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It’s that time of the year when we are all trying get more vegetables into our diets on a regular basis and salads are one of my favorite ways to get a variety of plants into my body all in one meal. When done right, a salad should be nutritious, filling, and full of flavors and textures. There will be no boring salads allowed on my watch which is why I am going to share my top ten tips when it comes to making a salad that you will find yourself wanting on a regular basis. Not only that, but I have also compiled my favorite toppings too! I am going to teach you how to build a better salad so that you will never eat a boring salad again.

PostedJanuary 24, 2022

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSalads

Tagssalad, salads, lunch idea, dinner

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Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Crispy Shallots and an Herby Vinaigrette

Watermelon is hands down my favorite summer fruit. We go through at least one watermelon a week and I love not only eating it by itself, but also making summer salads with it. Cucumber and watermelon are a classic combo when it comes to summer salads, but I added a few twists to make this watermelon salad really stand out amongst the crowd! This recipe for smashed cucumber and watermelon salad with crispy shallots and an herby vinaigrette is going to hands down become your new favorite summer salad to enjoy all season long.

PostedJuly 12, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSalads

Tagssalads, meatless meals, dinner, side dishes

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Fried chicken is one of those things that I get a hankering for from time to time and I happen to love it on a crisp salad! There is something about a crisp salad topped with warm crunchy fried chicken that is just the best of combos. Most of the time I tend to bake my “fried chicken” for a healthier version, but every now and then I just have to fry it just like all of the southern women in my family before me. This recipe for Southern fried chicken, spinach, and berry salad with a yogurt chive dressing is going to become your favorite summer salad I can guarantee it!

PostedJune 28, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Salads

Tagssalads, dinner, chicken

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