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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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Get ready for a tangy twist on a classic summer dish! This dill pickle pasta salad recipe combines the crunch of pickles with creamy dressing and fresh herbs for a potluck-perfect side dish. Ideal for pickle lovers! You may not know this, but Alex and I are obsessed with pickles. Something about that briny, salty sweet crunch just has our hearts. So this dill pickle pasta salad has our names written all over it! Why we love this recipe: This is the perfect summer salad , with a tinge of retro nostalgia but done up with fresh herbs and crunchy cucumbers. The creamy dressing has a hint of pickle juice for briny pop, and the Mediterranean combination of feta cheese and fresh dill to bring a sophistication to this down-home dish. It’s a total crowd pleaser! Featured reader comments “The dill pickle salad was so good. I think the dressing would make a good dip or burger sauce too! Bottom line…excellent! 5 stars.” -Jennifer “It was a perfect and tastier alternative to potato ...

Grilled Chicken Salad

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This grilled chicken salad recipe combines juicy chicken, crunchy vegetables and a tangy Italian vinaigrette, topped with pepperoncini and Parmesan for a zesty, satisfying meal. Substitute grilled tofu for vegetarian and vegan! Here’s a dinnertime match made in heaven: grilled chicken salad! In our family we eat main dish salads on repeat for simple meals, and this one is a celebration of summer grilling on a plate. You’ve got juicy chicken, crunchy lettuce, and veggies, all nestled together with our favorite Italian vinaigrette dressing, zingy pepperoncini, and shaved Parmesan. Why we love this recipe: Alex and I eat this type of meal non-stop in the summer, swapping in different proteins like tofu, shrimp or salmon. We recently served it for a patio party with a side of grilled bread and grilled broccoli , and it was a huge hit. Add a crisp white wine or a Hugo spritz and it’s summertime perfection! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients in this grilled chicken salad recipe This g...