End of Summer Farro Salad
Chewy farro, garlic-sautéed eggplant and zucchini, juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella come together in this Italian summer salad with balsamic dressing.
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Chewy farro, garlic-sautéed eggplant and zucchini, juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella come together in this Italian summer salad with balsamic dressing.
Fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Grilled Zucchini, Peach and Kale Salad combines sweet peaches, smoky zucchini, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios in a vibrant orange thyme vinaigrette. It’s the perfect healthy summer salad for lunch, meal prep, or entertaining.
This Italian chicken salad is the perfect way to use boiled chicken from homemade broth. Radicchio, celery, pine nuts, and raisins create a delicious balance of bitter, sweet, and crunchy flavors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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