Category: Salads

Crisp Winter Red Cabbage Apple Slaw

Crisp Winter Red Cabbage Apple Slaw

This crisp Italian-inspired winter slaw combines red cabbage, sweet apples, radishes, arugula, and walnuts in a tangy honey–cider dressing. A refreshing and colorful side dish ready in just 20 minutes.

Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Fennel and Pistachios

Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Fennel and Pistachios

This apple cabbage slaw combines crisp cabbage, sweet-tart apple, and shaved fennel with a light citrus vinaigrette and toasted pistachios. A refreshing, no-mayo slaw that adds brightness and crunch to any meal.

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Glaze

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Glaze

This Pear & Gorgonzola Salad is a classic Italian-inspired recipe that blends fresh mixed greens and tender baby spinach, tossed with thinly sliced pears and drizzled with Balsamic glaze. Some gorgonzola and toasted hazelnuts on top complement well the dish.

Fig & Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Fig & Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

This Fresh Fig & Prosciutto Arugula Salad is the ultimate late-summer dish! Sweet figs, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and salty prosciutto come together for a light, flavorful, and elegant salad that’s perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight dinner.

Panzanella Salad Recipe

Panzanella Salad Recipe

Celebrate summer with this authentic Tuscan Panzanella — a rustic bread and tomato salad tossed with basil, cucumbers, and a bright red wine vinegar dressing. Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor!

Three Bean Salad Recipe

Three Bean Salad Recipe

This three green bean salad is all about simplicity, balance, and bold Mediterranean flavors. Bursting Italian flavor, a tangy vinaigrette and beautiful on the table—it’s the perfect side dish for any gathering or summer dinner.

Italian Potato Salad

Italian Potato Salad

Every bite is a memory of sun-drenched Italian summers, basil-laced family gardens, and dad’s wisdom: “cook simply, with your heart”. This recipe is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors and will be your favorite side dish of your summer gatherings, BBQ and why not, quick delicious lunches!

Caprese Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad Recipe

This Caprese salad recipe is the one and only salad you need this summer! Made with mozzarella, tomatoes & basil, it is fresh, simple, and bursting with flavor! Learn all the tips to select the best ingredients to make this Italian salad shine!

Winter Panzanella Salad

Winter Panzanella Salad

This Winter Panzanella is my seasonal twist on the classic Italian bread salad, traditionally made with ripe summer tomatoes, onions and fresh basil. In this version, hearty winter vegetables and robust flavors take center stage, creating a dish that is both comforting and satisfying during 

Winter Kale Salad with Farro, Pecorino & Dates

Winter Kale Salad with Farro, Pecorino & Dates

  I grew up in a family that embraces the classic Mediterranean diet, a variety of fresh and seasonal food, cereal, and grains. This winter salad is definitely an expression of a nourishing Mediterranean dish, where I added a typical Middle Eastern ingredient – dates.