Cucumber and Sesame Salad with Tofu and Blanched Spinach

Quick, easy, and flavorful, this salad is a super healthy way for us to ease in the new year and embrace our clean eating goals.

Dinner, Lunch, Quick, Salad, Sides, Spring, VegetarianStaci JanikJanuary 15, 2023chile, tofu, cucumber, sesame seeds, scallions, soy sauce, mirin, agave nectar, spinachComment

Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Halloumi

A wheat berry is a whole wheat kernel that you can cook and add to salads, soups, bread, and other recipes.

Dinner, Fall, Salad, RoastedStaci JanikNovember 10, 2020halloumi, wheat berry, salad, butternut squash, roastedComment

Steak Salad with Quick-Pickled Shallots, Radish, and Homemade Croutons

This is another recipe dedicated to my mom and all the delicious salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, Salad, QuickStaci JanikOctober 23, 2020herbs, steak, shallot, green goddess, manchego, quick-pickled, romaine hearts, croutons, oregano, red wine vinegar, radishComment

Blackened Steak Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Yogurt Sauce

Fair warning, this dish should be grilled outside if you don’t have a good vent over your stove. I promise it tastes really good if you can withstand the blast of billowing, peppery smoke from the spice rub.

Make Ahead Farro Salad with Quick Brined Chicken

You can 100% eat this salad without the chicken and it's really, really good. It's bright, nutty, and filling but the brined chicken and parmesan cheese will add the saltiness needed to make the farro taste just right.

Dinner, Meat, Salad, Summer, LunchStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020red onion, lime, corn, radish, chipotle ranch, tomato, arugula, parmesan cheese, farro, apple juice, lemon juice, mint, basil, bay leafComment

Cauliflower and Carrot Salad with Honey-Drizzled Halloumi, Roasted Dates and Fresh Mint

Halloumi is my favorite meat substitute. It has a high melting point so it can easily be fried or grilled.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, CheeseStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020carrot, salad, healthy, honey, arugula, hummus, cauliflower, Za'atar, Medjool dates, mint, shallot, herbs Comment

Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad with Charred Corn and Miso Ranch Dressing

Fresh and colorful, this summer salad is both healthy and satisfying.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, Sauces, MeatStaci JanikAugust 30, 2020carrot, salad, chicken, healthy, buttermilk, miso, red pepper, honey, hot sauce, barbeque sauce, charred cornComment

Butter Lettuce Salad with Mint and Green Onions

A simple and quick salad inspired by a dinner Lee and I shared at St. John Bread and Wine in 2018.

Summer, Salad, No Cook, Sides, DinnerStaci JanikAugust 11, 2020salad, lettuce, vinegar, mintComment

Watermelon, Peach Salad with Burrata and Prosciutto

This colorful summertime salad is full of fresh flavors, including watercress, ripe, juicy peaches, and the hero of the dish — creamy burrata.

Summer, Salad, No Cook, Lunch, QuickStaci JanikAugust 10, 2020fruit, salad, burrata, prosciutto, peaches, watermelonComment

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Made with the magic combination of fresh mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes, this pasta salad is heavily influenced by a Caprese salad (Insalata Caprese).

Summer, No Cook, Lunch, Pasta, SaladStaci JanikAugust 9, 2020salad, sides Comments