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December 22, 2025

Cranberry Orange Fluff Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A bowl showing the inside mix of finely chopped cranberries and oranges with the garnish of whole cranberries and slices of canned oranges.

Combine a packet of vanilla pudding, yogurt, and whipped topping with marshmallows, fresh cranberries, and canned mandarin oranges for this Cranberry Orange Fluff Salad. It’s an easy Midwestern ‘salad’ that is a unique blend of tart and sweet with a holiday fruit flair.

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: delicious dessert, salad, side dishes

January 15, 2025

Sweet and Simple Parmesan Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Overview of this amazing simple and sweet parmesan salad with a homemade dressing.

Crispy romaine hearts, sliced red onion, and croutons are tossed with a homemade sweet parmesan garlic dressing in this Sweet and Simple Parmesan Salad recipe that will impress both family and dinner guests!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, salad, side dishes

November 14, 2024

Parmesan Spinach Arugula Salad with Apples and Walnuts

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Completed salad. Thinly sliced apples and red onions with shaved Parmesan and chopped walnuts over a bed of spinach and arugula drizzled in a homemade dressing made of oil, lemon, honey, salt and pepper.

This Parmesan Spinach Arugula Salad with Apples and Walnuts is a burst of sweet and sour with the apples, red onion, and lemon-pepper homemade dressing. Making this dish is a cinch, and it’s ideal for delicious, healthy lunches and dinners! Enjoy!

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish Tagged With: easy side, kid-friendly, salad

May 13, 2022

Crunchy Pea Salad with Cashews

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Crunchy pea salad with cashews covered in a homemade ranch and sour cream dressing and garnished with bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese in a serving bowl. Ready to eat.

This Crunchy Pea Salad with Cashews is a great summer salad packed full of classic flavors and textures. With chilled peas, crisp celery, chopped cauliflower, green onion, and cashews covered in a simple homemade ranch and sour cream dressing and garnished with bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese, this salad is refreshing and light.

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: salad, side dishes

December 16, 2021

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A plated and sliced baked garlic parmesan chicken breast with lemon slices on the side.

A tender and juicy marinated garlic chicken breast topped with shredded parmesan cheese and parsley baked to perfection is this baked garlic parmesan chicken recipe. This recipe is addicting and delicious as an easy main dish but even better as a protein to your favorite Cesar salad!

Filed Under: Chicken, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: chicken, easy main, easy meal, salad

July 5, 2021

Balsamic Tomato Mozzarella Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A single serving of balsamic tomato mozzarella salad plated.

Juicy Roma tomatoes, dried basil, and mozzarella all layered on top of a bed of fresh spinach with a delightful homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing drizzled on top is this balsamic tomato salad recipe. This spinach salad is a just handful of simple ingredients that come together to make a simple and savory salad.

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: salad, side dishes

April 19, 2021

Egg and Bacon Spinach Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Finished spinach salad. Spinach, egg, bacon bits, and croutons covered in a sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette on a plate.

Simplicity is the name of the game with this egg and bacon spinach salad. It combines the lightness of hard-boiled eggs and the richness of bacon bits styled over a bed of spinach. Add a sprinkle of croutons for crunch and drizzle on a tangy celery seed vinaigrette to finish off this sweet and savory salad.

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork, Side Dish Tagged With: salad

March 26, 2021

Bowtie Pasta Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A bowl of broccoli florets, bacon bits, and shredded cheddar cheese mix in with tender bow tie pasta all coated in sweet homemade dressing.

Tender bowtie pasta, crisp broccoli florets, bacon bits, and shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese all mixed and coated in a sweet homemade dressing make this bow tie pasta salad recipe a true crowd pleaser!

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: salad, side dishes

March 21, 2021

Berry and Spinach Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Salad with raspberries and strawberries on plate.

This berry and spinach salad recipe is a winning combination of fresh red berries and crunchy walnuts top with tart onions. Add the sweet raspberry vinaigrette and it’s the best summer salad out there. A perfect blend of flavors in every bite! Raspberry and Strawberry Salad At first glance, the berries that steal the show….

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