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Rhubarb and Shallot Vinaigrette

Rhubarb and Shallot Vinaigrette

This Zesty Vinaigrette dresses up greens with an essence of Rhubarb. Make these delectable Bruschettas to serve with the salad

Spring Grilled Asparagus Salad ~ Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing

Spring Grilled Asparagus Salad ~ Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing

The perfect Restaurant Quality Spring Salad! Choose fat asparagus and cook indoors in a grill pan – or outdoors in warmer weather. Mache Lettuce, Radicchio, Purple Spring Onions, Toasted Almonds, Fresh Mango Cubes, Blood Orange Slices and Grilled Fat Asparagus Spears all come together for a memorable, Restaurant-Syle Salad at Home. Enjoy the flavors of […]

The perfect Restaurant Quality Spring Salad - choose fat asparagus and cook indoors in a grill pan – or outdoors in warmer weather

Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing

A Zesty Citrus Dressing – adds a great tang and balance to your favorite salads – and a wonderful color Try: Spring Grilled Asparagus Salad ~ Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing (see recipe) A restaurant quality Spring Salad

A beautiful, crispy and crunchy salad with Winter-White Vegetables. Chioggia Beets add a touch of crimson color, as does the rind of the Pears and Black Radish.

Winter White Salad with Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

A beautiful, crispy and crunchy salad with Winter-White Vegetables. Chioggia Beets add a touch of crimson color, as does the rind of the Pears and Black Radish. A restaurant quality salad which is easy and fun to prepare.

A Zesty Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette adds tang and bite. Drizzle over: Winter White Salad

Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

A Zesty Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette adds tang and bite. Drizzle over: Winter White Salad (see recipe) Pink Peppercorns have a fruity and peppery flavor. They aren’t actually, in fact, a member of the peppercorn family, but are the berries of Peruvian pepper tree that grows throughout South America. Buy them whole and grind in a spice grinder, crush […]

Thanksgiving Leftover Chef Salad ~ Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette

Thanksgiving Leftover Chef Salad ~ Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers with this healthy & tasty salad. Use what you have! Drizzle with this Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette (it takes minutes to prepare!)

a luscious vinaigrette made with your leftover cranberry sauce

Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette

Use your leftover Cranberry Sauce… you know you’ll have some! Make a delicious Vinaigrette, perfect for your salad creations after Thanksgiving.

Fall Salad with Pears, Pomegranate Seeds and Zesty Garlic

Fall Salad with Pears, Pomegranate Seeds and Zesty Garlic Confit Vinaigrette

A light Fall Salad with crunchy textures dressed with a Zesty-Lemony Vinaigrette with Confit Garlic A delicious and healthy Fall Salad with Caramelized Pears, three Greens, julienned Purple Carrots, Pecan Halves, Pomegranate Seeds and an awesome Zesty Garlic Confit Vinaigrette. Serve with my Garlic Cheesy Toast (with Garlic Confit)

A Zesty-Lemony Vinaigrette with mellow Garlic Confit ~ softened Garlic and Oil

Zesty Garlic Confit Vinaigrette

A Zesty-Lemony Vinaigrette with mellow Garlic Confit ~ softened Garlic and Oil  

A quick emulsified dressing with glorious color and flavor. Team with my Simple Tomato & Feta Salad with Dill and Radish Vinaigrette

Zesty Dill and Radish Vinaigrette

A quick emulsified dressing with glorious color and flavor. Team with my Simple Tomato & Feta Salad with Dill and Radish Vinaigrette (see recipe)

Heirloom Tomatoes ~ Bite-Sized, Team up with Creamy French Feta Cubes with a Zesty Vinaigrette for a Simple Summer Salad

Simple Tomato & Feta Salad with Dill and Radish Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomatoes ~ Bite-Sized,  Team up with Creamy French Feta Cubes with a Zesty Vinaigrette for a Simple Summer Salad.  Just picked flavors of the smaller sized tomatoes, simply cut in half team with sliced cubes of French Feta, drenched in Fresh-Cut Dill – a goat’s milk variety made in France which is slightly drier and […]

A Quick Healthy Summer Meal Served Hot Off the Grill. Make the Zesty Gingery-Miso Dressing ahead for a speedy recipe.

Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple with Gingery-Miso Dressing

A Quick Healthy Summer Meal Served Hot Off the Grill. Make the Zesty Gingery-Miso Dressing ahead for a speedy recipe. Pineapple is wonderful grilled and adds natural sweetness to the dish.  

A Zesty Sauce and Dressing. Great on a stir-fry, grilled proteins or over a salad

Gingery-Miso Dressing

A Zesty Sauce and Dressing. Great on a stir-fry, grilled proteins or over a salad

Whisk these ingredients together for a zesty ranch dressing

Homemade Zesty Ranch Sauce and Dressing

So much better than store-bought! Whisk these ingredients together – for a sauce… add some lemon juice for a dressing If you like this recipe, SUBSCRIBE (here) to my weekly newsletter ~ never miss a recipe!

Karen's Quinoa Tabbouleh - Vegetable Salad (Naturally Gluten-Free)

Karen’s Quinoa Tabbouleh – Vegetable Salad (Naturally Gluten-Free)

My version of they healthy Middle Eastern Salad spiked with a melange of Vegetables is tossed in a Zesty Lemony- Scallion Dressing. One of the healthiest salads you can eat. Refreshing and Addictive!

Simply Delicious ~ Wood Fired Infused Smoked Beets easily prepared on your grill. Finish the Salad with Petite Greens and a Zesty Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette.

Wood Fired Beet Salad with Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette

Simply Delicious ~ Wood Fired Infused Smoked Beets easily prepared on your grill. Finish the Salad with Petite Greens and a Zesty Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette. 

A zesty, simple emulsified vinaigrette with lemon and lime and little cubes of fresh avocados

Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette

A zesty, simple emulsified vinaigrette with lemon and lime and little cubes of fresh avocados 

For a zippy modern shrimp louis dressing whisk all ingredients together, and toss with fresh steamed shrimp

Modern Shrimp Louis Dressing

IS BLACK THE NEW BROWN? The ultimate antioxidant salad loaded with great taste, texture and color.

Black Rice Salad with Raw and Roasted Vegetables, Feta Cheese and Oregano-Citrus Vinaigrette

IS BLACK THE NEW BROWN? The ultimate antioxidant salad loaded with great taste, texture and color.

A zesty vinaigrette with fresh oregano and citrus juices

Oregano-Citrus Vinaigrette

A zesty vinaigrette with fresh oregano and citrus juices

Transforms the ingredients of Chimichurri into a healthy and delectable creamy dressing.

Salad Wedge with Chimichurri Dressing, Feta, Radishes and Pepitas

An easy salad with a good crunch that is simple and delicious! Transforms the ingredients of Chimichurri into a healthy and delectable creamy dressing.

A healthy, vibrant green dressing with zest! Chimichurri is a piquant sauce or marinade (in South American and Mexican cooking)

Chimichurri Dressing

A healthy, vibrant green dressing with zest! Chimichurri is a piquant sauce or marinade (in South American and Mexican cooking) ~ I’ve used the ingredients and created this dressing.

A beautiful bright color and an herbal-zesty flavor, made in a blender ~ use as a dressing and dip

Green Goddess Dressing and Dip

A beautiful bright color and an herbal-zesty flavor, made in a blender ~ use as a dressing and dip

shaved carrots combine with coconut, beets and mint leaves with a Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Three recipe suggestions below using the Sesame-Ginger Dressing – which is also an awesome marinade!  

A Zesty & Pungent Dressing and Marinade ~ which is versatile for everyday cooking… brightens up all it touches. Big, bold flavors await in this simple, whisked dressing/marinade.

Sesame-Ginger Dressing and Marinade

A Zesty & Pungent Dressing and Marinade ~ which is versatile for everyday cooking… brightens up all it touches. Big, bold flavors await in this simple, whisked dressing/marinade.  

It’s Winter Citrus Season – these low acid, sweet Cara Cara navel oranges entice a Caesar-style dressing with zest! A Wonderful – Simple Salad with crunch and a daily dose of garlic.

Little Gem Salad with Cara Cara Caesar-ish Dressing with Garlic Parmesan Toasts

It’s Winter Citrus Season – these low acid, sweet Cara Cara navel oranges entice a Caesar-style dressing with zest! A Wonderful – Simple Salad with crunch and a daily dose of garlic.

It’s Winter Citrus Season – these low acid, sweet Cara Cara navel oranges entice a Caesar-style dressing with zest!

Cara Cara Orange Caesar-ish Dressing

It’s Winter Citrus Season – these low acid, sweet Cara Cara navel oranges entice a Caesar-style dressing with zest!

My favorite winter ingredients together in a salad worthy of entertaining. Bitter and sweet flavors with crunch and a decadent dressing.

Winter Salad with Grilled Radicchio and Pomegranate-Macadamia Vinaigrette

My favorite winter ingredients together in a salad worthy of entertaining. Bitter and sweet flavors with crunch and a decadent dressing.

A Vinaigrette with a tart- sweet flavor - macadamia oil adds a buttery and luxurious taste

Pomegranate-Macadamia Vinaigrette

This classic American salad gets a revamp with a lighter taste. Lots of crunch from the seasonal apples, celery and walnuts with mellow additions ~ kale, roasted squash, grapes and a creamy yogurt-mayo cinnamon dressing.

Waldorf Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Apples

This classic American salad gets a revamp with a lighter taste. Lots of crunch from the seasonal apples, celery and walnuts with mellow additions ~ kale, roasted squash, grapes and a creamy yogurt-mayo cinnamon dressing. A new classic!

Beet, Tomato and Radish Salad ~ Beet Green Vinaigrette

A summer bonanza of colors and flavors! Use the beet greens to make an earthy and delicious vinaigrette

Strawberry Vinaigrette

A zesty dressing, not too sweet, with a kick of garlic and chipotle

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas & Radishes

Turn the grill on high – add some market-fresh veggies and your new favorite side dish or summer salad awaits!  

Yogurt-Tahini Dressing

A lovely piquant dressing, creamy and flavorful, and light in calories.

Sunset Vinaigrette (and Salad)

Sunset Vinaigrette (and Salad)

A Gorgeous and Healthful Salad and Dressing Bathed in the Hues of a Sunset

Roasted Eggplant Salad in black glass bowls with a Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing

Roasted Eggplant Salad with a Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing

Caramelized Roasted Eggplant teams up with Peppers, Cucumbers, Olives, Parsley, Mint, Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallot Rings and a Zesty Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing – A Healthy Mediterranean Twist!

Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing

Meyer Lemons “they have a way of brightening a gloomy winter’s day with natural sunshine.”  

Pickled Radish and Apple Vinaigrette

Diced Watermelon Radishes and Granny Smith Apples are macerated in apple cider vinegar. Add seasonings and stream in extra virgin olive oil to complete. 

Date and Balsamic Dressing

Serve this dressing with my Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad.

Homemade Rhubarb Vinegar

Homemade Rhubarb Vinegar

A lovely ruby colored versatile vinegar with a lingering flavor of Rhubarb

Spring Salmon Brochette Salad with Minted Lime Dressing, Toasted Quinoa and Pistachios

  This Mother’s Day create the perfect main-course salad to brighten her day. Treat her to a little home-cooking of your own (and your whole family will love it too!) This recipe includes SUPER FOODS : salmon, green leafy vegetables, fresh mint leaves, crunchy raw multi-colored carrots, watermelon radish, micro greens, quinoa and pistachios. A […]

Tarragon Vinaigrette

Sesame Marinade and Dressing for Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

Mellow sweet onions and marinated grilled chicken are enhanced by a pungent gingery-sesame marinade which doubles as a dressing.

Karen’s “Shaken” Italian Dressing

Shake, store and use! The dijon helps emulsify a little, yet a simple and flavorful red wine & oil dressing. The perfect addition to many salads, fish, poultry and vegetables when you need a little “zest”.

Simple Parsley- Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic Blender Sauce

Pickled Ginger Vinaigrette

Raspberry and Almond Dressing with Homemade Almond Oil

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