Why You’ll Love This Cowboy Salad Cowboy salad brings romaine, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar, avocado, and crisp vegetables together in one bowl. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, and lime ties the savory, sweet, and tangy flavors together. The recipe makes six servings and takes … Read more

Why You’ll Love This Corn Elote Pasta Salad This corn elote pasta salad turns the flavors of Mexican street corn into a chilled, shareable side. Rotini or bowtie pasta is tossed with charred corn, lime, a creamy chili dressing, cotija, and cilantro. Chill it for at least 30 minutes so the dressing can season the … Read more

Why You’ll Love This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad This Mexican street corn pasta salad combines pasta, charred corn, lime crema dressing, cotija, and cilantro in a chilled side dish. Jalapeño is optional, so you can adjust the heat at the table. It is suited to cookouts and potlucks because it can be prepared ahead. … Read more

Why You’ll Love This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad This BBQ chicken skewer salad combines grilled chicken, romaine, corn, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, herbs, and a homemade herby ranch. Serve it as a main-dish salad for a cookout or weeknight dinner, with the dressing and extra barbecue sauce on the side. How to Assemble the Salad … Read more

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Chickpea Salad This lemon chickpea salad combines canned chickpeas with cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. It comes together without cooking and can be served as a quick lunch or a side dish. The simple dressing lets the vegetables and chickpeas remain the … Read more

Why You’ll Love This Fall Salad This fall salad brings together crisp apples, mixed greens, feta, dried cranberries, and candied nuts with a simple olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing. It can be served as a side or topped with grilled chicken or tofu for a more substantial meal. What to Add to a … Read more

This strawberry banana bread combines mashed ripe bananas with chopped strawberries, buttermilk, and Greek yogurt. Honey or maple syrup sweetens the loaf, and a gentle mix helps keep the crumb tender. Bake it in a loaf pan until the center is set, then cool before slicing. Why Make Strawberry Banana Bread with Buttermilk Banana gives … Read more

These mini strawberry banana muffins use mashed ripe banana and Greek yogurt for a soft crumb, with chopped strawberries folded into the batter. They are portioned in a mini muffin pan and baked until set. The recipe has no added sweetener; sweetness will depend on how ripe your banana and strawberries are. Why Make Strawberry … Read more

These strawberry banana muffins combine mashed ripe bananas, chopped strawberries, whole wheat flour, and a maple or honey-sweetened batter. They bake in a standard muffin tin at 375°F. Let them cool before serving so the crumb can set around the fruit. Why Make Strawberry Banana Muffins Ripe bananas bring a pronounced fruit flavor, while diced … Read more

This chickpea salad combines crunchy bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, red cabbage, green onion, and cilantro with a creamy peanut-lime dressing. A spoonful of curry powder seasons the dressing. Serve it as a quick lunch, tuck it into lettuce cups, or pair it with rice. Why Make Peanut Chickpea Salad Canned chickpeas make this a no-cook … Read more