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Savory Cucumber Melon Salad with Honey Thyme Vinaigrette

September 22, 2017 by Aly 13 Comments

This Savory Cucumber Melon Salad with Honey Thyme Vinaigrette is a fabulous savory fruit salad perfect for a party and packed with fresh flavor!

I have a delicious savory and sweet fruit salad that will be a hit at any party – Savory Cucumber Melon Salad with Honey Thyme Vinaigrette.

We are throwing a virtual baby shower for one of my favorite bloggy peeps, Angie of Big Bear’s Wife, and every baby shower needs a delicious salad!

Angie and her husband Thomas had a bit of a surprise this week – little baby bear arrived a couple weeks ahead of schedule! This beautiful baby boy has the best life ahead of him and I couldn’t be more excited for them….

Easy Tuna and White Bean Salad

October 21, 2016 by Aly 1 Comment

This easy Tuna and White Bean Salad, packed with protein and crisp veggies, is a delicious idea for dinner or lunch and ready in about 15 minutes!

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I have a recipe that has become a new favorite in my house – this easy Tuna and White Bean Salad that comes together in a matter of minutes with just a few ingredients from the pantry and veggie crisper.

I have been on the go for the past few months. Between various obligations and traveling between Philly and Connecticut, sometimes I feel like I get burnt out making the same dinners or something that has a ton of steps. For dinner, I wanted something light, fresh and wouldn’t take forever to make. I had seen this Tuna and White Bean Salad in Joanne Weir’s cookbook, Cooking Confidence, and had it bookmarked to play with. This salad, much like my Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad, was just what I was looking for and was ready in about 15 minutes….

Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad

March 31, 2016 by Aly 37 Comments

Looking for a fabulous salad – make this chic and delicious Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad with protein-packed chickpeas and fresh veggies that are tossed in a flavorful lemon basil vinaigrette. This easy salad can be served as a side dish, main entree or nestled in pita bread for the perfect lunch on the go.

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A couple months ago, some of my dear friends from the Dance Party days got together for cocktails, conversation, and memories with a bit of dancin’ of course. As my buddy Heather was throwing the soiree at her gorgeous studio in Manayunk, she asked that we all bring some of our favorite dishes. You know I had to whip up something tasty so not only did I bring my favorite Pulled Pork with Caramelized Onions, but I brought a fresh veggie salad I have been thinking about making forever – a Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad.

I saw the Barefoot Contessa make a version of this salad on one of her episodes in London. She was inspired by her trip to this amazing store, Ottelenghi, which also happens to be one of my favorite cookbooks. As Heather is a fitness guru, I thought this salad might be a healthy choice – somewhat balancing out the rich pulled pork. This salad was a hit and I knew I had to recreate it here for y’all….

Enjoying Summer Produce with #OXOGreensaver And A Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe

May 31, 2015 by Aly 5 Comments

This Fresh Cucumber Salad, packed with crisp summer produce and tossed with a lemony herb vinaigrette, is perfect for summer entertaining.

Disclosure: I was sent an OXO Greensaver pictured above to assist with the post as well as fresh cucumbers from Melissa’s Produce. I was not compensated for this post. As always, my opinions are my own. In addition, this post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and trust in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

I have the perfect picnic salad that y’all are going to love today – a Fresh Cucumber Salad that will have your friends and family swooning!

One thing I adore about the summer is the bountiful fresh produce to be found everywhere – whether it’s at the local grocery store, the farmstands that are on the roadsides or farmer’s market. There’s so much culinary inspiration to be found. One thing I do not like – my small-ish apartment fridge that can get packed to the brim with ingredients, various dishes or recipe components and the day to day. I often joke that it sometimes can be “Jenga” when you open the door so I tend to proceed with caution.

One thing I detest about my fridge – if something goes wonky, it can affect everything. Fresh berries sometimes turn quickly which can be the sounding bell for produce thanks to ethalyne gas. Ethalyne gas tends to cause produce to ripen quickly, some quicker than others. So – if you are like me and tend to shop once a week, guaranteed there can be issues from time to time.

So – when OXO sent me their new Greensaver container to play with along with some fresh cucumbers from Melissa’s Produce, I fell in love. I promptly ordered a couple more for berries, tomatoes and greens and it’s been less Jenga shenanigans in my fridge and more organization. Having a more organized fridge makes this gal VERY happy.

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