Gourmet Food on a Budget
When the weather heats up and grills get fired, side dishes often fall into a rut—potato salad, pasta salad, maybe some coleslaw. But let me introduce you to something better: Eech (also spelled itch), a traditional Armenian salad made with fine bulgur wheat, simmered in a savory tomato-onion base, and brightened with lemon and fresh herbs.
Yogurt Salad is easy to make with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and mint. It’s perfect for the summer and goes so well with Mediterranean burgers.
Shrimp Wedge Salad with its Fresh Salsa Dressing and Bolillo Garlic Bread is fancy enough for a summer dinner party, but won’t have you slaving over a hot stove.
Fresh tomato basil salad combines juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil with plenty of garlic over angel hair pasta. Perfect for summer, this easy-to-make dish highlights the simplicity of fresh ingredients.
California Slaw Burger is one of our favorites for health and taste reasons. It stands out because of the healthy, crisp coleslaw and wheat germ in the burger itself. Why can’t a burger be healthy and tasty?
Mexican coleslaw, with its zesty flavors and rich historical roots, offers a crunchy and nutritious addition to any meal, embodying the spirit of the Columbian exchange for your Cinco de Mayo feast.
Asian Coleslaw has vibrant flavors and nutritional benefits. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish bursting with freshness and crunch.
Orange Cashew Ranch Salad has citrusy brightness and nutty richness that captures the essence of both flavor and curiosity. It’s easy and perfect for summer.
Green Bean Beet Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette makes it a fantastic choice for those seeking a flavorful, vibrant, and healthy dish.
Chipotle Shrimp Salad has spice to warm you up and creamy avocado to cool you off. It’s a great, easy-to-make, summer salad. It has a variety of salad greens as a base, with black beans, Cotija cheese, tomato, and avocado.