A gorgeous and robust salad containing little colorful grilled potatoes and leeks, mixed in a herby mustard vinaigrette.
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italian chopped salad + creamy dressing
For those of us who live and/or dine in Malibu, Guido’s Italian Restaurant will always be missed.
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white bean salad with olives + arugula
Simple. Healthy. Delicious.
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greek quinoa salad
This Greek Quinoa Salad is so refreshing and gorgeous – it screams “SUMMER”.
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pesto + mozzarella orzo salad
Store away your bulky coats and boots – spring has sprung! Once the warmer weather arrives, the hubby and I like to pack a lunch then head to the marina, spending the afternoon on our boat. When packing a lunch, for me, it must be something quick and effortless. There no way I want to spend my…
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strawberry power salad + raspberry-poppy seed vinaigrette
Large signs with a strawberry signal that a truck is parked along Pacific Coast Highway, filled with farm fresh strawberries for sale. This truck has the sweetest, biggest, and juiciest strawberries around. I purchased a five-pound box full of strawberries and just knew that I had to make one of my most favorite salads, strawberry…
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shaved brussels sprout salad with shaved parmesan + champagne vinaigrette
Stop! You must try this salad before you make your final decision on the salad which you will be serving for your holiday dinner. Because once you try this salad…you are going to change your mind. I’ve tried brussels sprouts salads before and to be honest, they didn’t thrill me as much as kale salads did….
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curried couscous + roasted cauliflower salad [vegan]
I’m not sure how many of you follow Malibu Kitchen on a regular basis, or are just stopping by to take a look at the food photos, or to get the recipe, which excites me to no end, but I often wonder, “How well do you really want to get to know me?” For some reason, I’m feeling…
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chipotle-lime chicken salad + 10 ways to instantly boost your happiness
This is one of my favorite salads to make in the summer when fresh corn is at its best. It’s light, flavorful, and scrumptious. The perfect dinner when all you want is a light and healthy meal on a hot summer night. I almost feel that I get a summer evening off from cooking when…
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healthy pasta salad caprese
Not that I mind the warm weather – it’s just that it makes seasonal cooking a bit more complex. Pumpkin and butternut squash just aren’t appetizing on these warm winter days. As soon as I know it is going to be another summer like day, I make this pasta salad. You can’t beat it for…
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curried turkey + israeli couscous salad
It’s only 6:30 am on a Saturday morning, my day to sleep in, but instead, I woke up dreaming of preparing a Thanksgiving turkey, and now I’m using the time to write this blog post. A blog post for a curried turkey + Israeli couscous salad recipe…how ironic is that? Yes, I just found out that…
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grilled peach salad, candied pecans + balsamic dressing
Seriously, I can’t believe how fast this summer is going by for me. Does anyone else feel that their summer too is quickly passing? I had anticipated on posting lots of great tasting, low calorie recipes this summer, but have been so busy with work and my family. In fact, Fourth of July is already…
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spinach salad with caramelized onions, dates, and feta + balsamic vinaigrette
You are going to love the melody of flavors that this salad delivers from the caramelized onions, feta, and dates. This is my perfect springtime salad. Every spring, my hubby takes me to Palm Desert, and every time we stay at the same hotel and order the oasis spa salad while laying out by the…
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