Stacked salad

This salad is an explosion of bright tangy lemony flavors partnered with the juxtaposition of crunch and creamy. It is satisfying on every level and even a bit nostalgic.

This is a quick post since last weekend’s Grilled Peach Salad was a hit. I want to show you how I made this simple layered Greek Salad. Now is the time with summer tomatoes so good! It looks impressive due to the presentation…but it’s easy. My Favorite Essential Knife First, let me show you our Read More

Chiles and tomatoes are flavors that are made for each other. This Caprese Salad has my Green Chile Pesto Recipe that you can find right here on Everyday Southwest and in my 101 Things to Do With Chile Peppers Cookbook. The pesto recipe makes more than you will need for this recipe so plan on serving it in a pasta dish as well. You may also substitute regular basil pesto if you are in a pinch but, you will miss out on the terrific flavor of green chiles plus a little kick of heat. NOTE: The…

This no-cook dish is an impressive appetizer or main course starring colorful layers of fresh crab, crisp veggies and diced mango.

This simple salad reminds us of the power of presentation. Ring molds are now easy to obtain (see link in post) and allow us to upscale our presentation- as long as the layers lend themselves to holding shape. The trick is to prep everything first, gently pack them into the mold with denser layers first, and to remove the mold just before serving. In this recipe I use a parmesan crisp for a crunchy layer. They are fragile so you want to be careful where you place them in the stack so they…

We got some round food stackers called Creo Stax. We wanted to give them a try so we decided to try them with salad. They are large in width and fairly tall so we decided to try a chef like salad. It was delicious. Even those who do not like Blue Cheese dressing really liked this a lot. Ingredients: 1 LB Chicken, cooked and shredded 6 Strips Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Cup Sour Cream Worcestershire Sauce Salt & Pepper 4 Oz Blue Cheese Crumbles Romaine Lettuce 3…

If you want to truly wow you guests with an impressive dish while at the same time amazing yourself with a recipes simplicity, then look no further than this great little recipe. It is a dish that is truly perfect for a summer dinner party and a perfect example of the less you mess with food the better it can be. The fresh crab meat is delicate and slightly decadent, the ginger a zesty but subtle complement, the in season avocado a light yet substantial foundation and the freshly cut baby…

Creamy garlic aioli is blended in with layers of shredded celery root, cooked beets and snap peas, Applewood Smoke Sockeye Salmon and shredded boiled eggs. A refreshing chilled salmon salad that can be served anytime.

Seven Layer Salad is crunchy, flavorful, colorful, and perfect for potlucks. Made with bacon, peas, and celery, you'll love every bite!