Black Lentil and Bell Pepper with Mint Salad. Greek Pasta Salad Recipe. If you follow my nonsense on Facebook, you may have caught my post this morning asking which recipe you’d like to see tonight. The choices were this Greek Pasta Salad or a Ricotta Cheesecake. I sat back and started to write the post for the Ricotta Cheesecake because I figured that would be the hands-down winner. By the time I got back from lunch, the verdict was in and for the first time in my life – I was wrong. Okay, I’m exaggerating…it’s more like the fifth time. Clearly, you guys are looking for a simple and delicious recipe for the 4th of July weekend. If that’s the case, never fear…I’ve got you covered with this flavorful Greek Pasta Salad recipe. The ingredient list may seem a little bit long, but the beauty about pasta salad recipes is that you can totally adapt them to meet your taste or the ingredients that you have on hand.
I hope this Greek Pasta Salad recipe is a last minute addition to your 4th of July barbeque. If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like... Asian Chicken Salad. One of my strengths as a teacher is the impromptu game. And since you asked, one such game that I often pull out of my back pocket is called Password. Here are the rules: you get one word clues that will help you guess the “password”.
I think I might have stolen that from a real game, but I’m still considering it mine, and impromptu, especially since I’m going to make impromptu use of it right now. Ready? Good luck. Peanutty. Fresh. Crunchy. Pretty. Green. Chilled. Juicy. Textured. Salty. Sweet. Colorful. Lover. Addicting. Full. Stuffed. Chinese? Japanese? Thai? Asian. Do you have a guess yet? Asian Chicken Salad Author: Pinch of Yum, recipe from my mom Serves: 8-10 Ingredients Instructions Toss all salad ingredients – green onions, lettuce, almonds, carrots, cilantro, edamame, and sesame seeds.Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and seasoning.
Notes Dressing: I used Panera’s Asian Sesame bottled dressing – yum! If you’re guessing the password was Asian Chicken Salad, you win! Strawberry Pretzel Salad. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – one of the best things about food blogging has been meeting an incredible group of people along the way. And today a group of us has come together to celebrate one of our own with a virtual baby shower. Aimée is the editor of Simple Bites, a wildly popular site that focuses on bringing your family together at meal time with real, wholesome food. Simple Bites provides its readers with healthy recipes, fantastic meal plans, and practical tips. This month, Aimée and her husband are expecting a baby girl – turning their family of four into a party of five.
For Aimée’s virtual baby shower, I wanted to put a modern spin on the retro Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Whether you’re making these for a baby shower, or just because – I hope you enjoy this modern take on a classic dessert. Be sure to check out the links below for more delicious recipes from some amazingly talented food blogger friends. If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like... Strawberry Pretzel Salad. This is always a favorite amongst the Thanksgiving feast. It’s a perfect combination of salty and sweet. A great addition to any Thanksgiving table!!
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe Courtesy: Paula Deen Printable Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad Ingredients: • 2 cups crushed pretzels • 3/4 cup melted butter • 3 tablespoons sugar, plus 3/4 cup sugar • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese • 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping • 2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix • 2 cups boiling water • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple • Whipped topping or whipped cream, to garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar. In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly. To serve, cut slices and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.