Warm Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, and Feta

Salads made with hearty greens can stand up to a bit of heat. I love dinner salads that are warmer than room temperature, especially in the fall and winter. Greens like spinach and kale will hold their crunch when mixed with warm toppings, but make sure to let the mushroom/onion mixture cool a little bit…

Amazing Brunch Salad, New Shoes, and a 9 Mile Tempo Run

Some days, long, fast runs feel easy. Today, this was not the case. Its been a busy week, and a 9 mile tempo run sounded pretty daunting when I woke up. If I hadn’t been so excited to try out my new Saucony Guide 7‘s, I might have skipped it! Once I got started, the…

Favorite BLT Salad

My favorite restaurant closed a few years ago. When I was home visiting my parents, we would eat there once or twice a week for lunch or dinner, and I ordered the same ‘farmer’s chop’ salad just about every time. It was hearty enough to be filling, big enough that I couldn’t always finish it,…

Summer Salad with Basil Peach Vinaigrette

I love peaches and nectarines. I eat them plain, with yogurt, in smoothies, baked into cobblers and crisps, and in salads. Typically I might drizzle a salad like this with balsamic vinegar, but I had a bruised peach and a bunch of fresh basil, and thought I’d try combining them in a fresh, creamy vinaigrette….

Blueberry Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Berries and feta combine in the ultimate summer salad. Fresh blueberries have been crowding the market shelves this month, and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to create something healthy and refreshing. I added beets to make this salad a little heartier. I used raw almonds to save time, but any sort of candied nut would…