Green chile chicken salad
Chicken salad livened up with green chiles and fresh corn makes for a lively dish. Can be served with lettuce, on bread, or with cracker and chips.
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Cherry lime Dr Pepper salad
Cherry lime Dr Pepper salad is a refreshing addition to any backyard gathering, and will make young and old smile as the enjoy each cool and luscious bite.
Shrimp and avocado salad with remoulade dressing
Crisp iceberg, cool shrimp,and creamy avocado, all tossed with a tangy dressing is what you want on a hot and sultry day. Though what also makes this dish such a…
Pinto bean and hominy salad
Since I don’t have a backyard in New York, I’ve always had to rely on the kindness of others when it comes to outdoor dining. Fortunately, however, I have friends…
Peach and bacon guacamole
This last week of August is confusing. For me, Labor Day marks the end of summer, but with the return to school, the beginning of football season, and the first…
Chipotle shrimp coleslaw
Well, my plan had been to tell you about the epic road trip I just took, where I spent almost two weeks driving around West and South Texas (with a…
Zucchini slaw
One of the toughest things about living in New York City is the lack of any outdoor space. During the winter when the city is cold and wet, you don’t…
Sweet potato salad with cranberries and pecans
“What are you cooking this week?” asked my grandma. I told her I was making sweet potatoes. “They’re good for your eyes!” she said. My grandma loves her sweet potatoes,…
Tomato and cucumber salad with cornbread croutons
My first experience with panzanella, or bread salad, was at a late summer outdoor gathering many years ago in Texas. At the time, I was a little suspicious of the…
Poblano chorizo potato salad
Going on a picnic or having a cook out? I’d like to offer you a suggestion—this bowl of poblano chorizo< potato salad. Now, when I lived in Texas, my friends...
