October 25, 2016

Sarah Salad | Bacon, Peas, Swiss Cheese

Sarah Salad is bursting with bacon, peas and Swiss cheese. 

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 If you are like me you tend to make the same five salads anytime you’re assigned a salad for dinner. Nothing wrong with using your favorites, but this is a salad that will stand out! Sarah Salad is bursting with bacon, peas and Swiss cheese and sure to be an instant favorite.

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September 13, 2016

Salad de Maison

A Teaspoon of Home

This is one of my all time favorite salads! It is simple to make but the flavor is explosive. It may be the bacon or the lemony/garlic dressing but this is always a crowd pleaser.

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Salad de Maison

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • 1/4 c vegetable oil
  • Salad
  • 1/4 lb bacon
  • 2 heads of Romaine lettuce (torn)
  • 2 c cherry tomatoes
  • 2/3 c slivered almonds
  • 1/3 c Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 c croutons

Instructions

  1. Make dressing. Combine lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend juice with vegetable oil. Let stand a couple hours. Saute' bacon until crisp and chop. In a salad bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, almonds and bacon. Toss with dressing, cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with croutons.
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One of our favorite restaurants in Salt Lake is the Dodo. This salad is very similar to their house salad/dressing. So for a luxurious salad brought right to your dinner table, this is the choice for you.

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August 31, 2016

Berry Feta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Mixed greens with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, candied pecans and feta cheese.

Berry Feta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing by A Teaspoon of Home

Looking for a fun twist to the typical summer salad? This Berry Feta Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing will be a hit.

I love mixing berries into my summer salads for a little extra flavor and for some fun colors. The greens, reds and blues in this salad look almost too good to eat.

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August 24, 2016

Summer Berry Salad

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Looking for a refreshing way to serve your favorite summer fruits? This salad will blow you away! I love watermelon and summer fresh berries but this is a slight spin off your typical fruit salad that your guests will love.

Summer Berry Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped watermelon
  • 1 lb chopped strawberries
  • 6 oz raspberries
  • 6 oz blueberries
  • 1/8 c packed mint
  • 1/4 c fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 3 T powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Add watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice and powdered sugar. Pour dressing over fruit and berries. Gently toss with a spatula then let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the natural juices from the fruit to start coming out.
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Try it today! It is so simple but looks so beautiful you are sure to impress. This will be a recipe you add to your collection.

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August 22, 2016

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: a delicious twist to a favorite salad.

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The perfect party meal.

Who doesn’t love a good party? Looking for something simple to make for a 4th of July party or for a bridal or baby shower? This chicken Caesar pasta salad is just the meal for you. Use it for a side or as the meal and it will make your party a breeze.

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