Summertime Peach Caprese

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balsamic glaze, caprese, food, foodie, mint, mozzarella, peach, salad, sidedish

These sweet and syrupy peaches are mixed with mild and moist mozzarella balls and tingly refreshing mint. Then, drizzled with tangy and sweet balsamic glaze and topped with a hint of pink Himalayan salt. Making this peach caprese the perfect summertime dish sure to please any palette!

Summertime Peach Caprese ♥ Young Wifey’s Blog

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Summer Blue Crab Salad

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crab, entree, food, foodie, recipe, salad, sandwich

My parents were visiting us for the holiday weekend. Yesterday, my mom and I made a tasty crab salad for lunch. It was the perfect light and refreshing crab salad for a Sunday summer lunch!

First, I want to emphasize that in no way should imitation crab meat be use. It wouldn’t REALLY be crab salad! Second, In the photos you may notice that I used 1 whole red pepper. The next time I make this crab salad, I will definitely use 1/2 red bell pepper and 1/2 yellow bell pepper (which I already noted in the ingredient list).

Summer Blue Crab Salad ♥ Young Wifey’s Blog

Ingredients: 
16 oz. can of blue crab claw meat, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 5 stalks of celery, handful of fresh cilantro, 3 Tbsp. mayo

Directions:
Dice the celery and peppers. Chop the cilantro. Mix together cilantro, peppers, celery, and mayo. Lightly toss in the crab meat. Serve chilled.

*If you wish, serve on a bed of mixed greens or on a toasted and buttered bun.

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Four Bean Salad

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food, foodie, pot luck, recipe, relish, salad, side dish, vegan, vegetarian

For years, I thought that I didn’t like four bean salad. It turns out, I didn’t like any of the four bean salad I tried. It was usually too vinegary or had mushy green/wax beans. Fresh wax & green beans are imperative to making a tasty and refreshing four bean salad.

Four Bean Salad ♥ Young Wifey’s Blog

Ingredients: wax beans, green beans, 1 can dark red kidney beans, 1 can garbanzo beans, 2 stalks of celery, 1 carrot, 2 green onions, 1/2 c. rice vinegar, 1/3 c. olive oil, 3 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. minced garlic, fresh ground Himalayan pink salt, fresh cracked four-color pepper

Directions: Chop celery, carrot, and green onions then set aside. Cut wax beans and green beans into 1″ pieces. Bring small pot of water to boil and blanch wax beans and green beans (for about 3 minutes). Drain and rinse kidney & garbanzo beans. Whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss together all ingredients and chill before serving.

*Garnish with fresh shaved parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast if vegan).

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Summer Salad Round Up

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food, foodie, potluck, recipe, salad, side dish, summer

With daily temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s (Farenheit) it’s time for Young Wifey’s Summer Salad Round Up!

1.  Pepper Salad
2.  Tabbouleh
3.  Chickpea Salad
4.  Fresh Corn & Zucchini Salad
5.  Watermelon, Black Bean & Feta Salad
6.  Italian Cucumber Salad

7.   Radicchio & Edamame Salad
8.   Bruschetta Salad
9.   Classic Potato Salad
10. Berry & Feta Salad
11. Radish Salad
12. Pickled Cucumber Salad

13. Classic Italian Pasta Salad &Toppings Bar
14. Red Cabbage Salad
15. Creamy Dill Salad
16. Colorful Caprese
17. Chopped Greek Salad
18. Coleslaw

What is your favorite summer salad?

XOXO,
YoungWifey

Berry & Feta Salad

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blueberry, feta, food, foodie, fruit salad, mint, raspberry, recipe, salad, side dish, strawberry

I love feta… mmm! Because it’s salty, dry, and crumbly, I love pairing it with fruit.  This is by far my favorite fruit salad.

Young Wifey’s Berry Feta Salad

Berry & Feta Salad Ingredients:
2 c. diced strawberries, 1 c. blueberries, 1 c. red raspberries, 1 c. crumbled feta, 10 mint leaves chopped

Berry & Feta Salad Directions:
Gently toss together ingredients.

*Add walnuts or pecans for a tasty crunch.
*Try this lightly drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Also try my:
Watermelon, Black Bean & Feta Salad

XOXO,
Young Wifey

How do you like your feta?

Chickpea Salad

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chick peas, chickpeas, food, foodie, garbanzo, gluten-free, post-workout food, potluck, recipe, salad, side dish, vegetarian

Sometimes I eat a lot. I mean A LOT! No matter how much food I shovel down my throat, I want something that satisfies my hunger without making me feel ill afterwards. Good thing I keep plenty of chickpeas on hand. Whether as a snack, side dish, or meal, this salad satisfies me.

Young Wifey’s Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:
2 c. chickpeas, 1 c. chopped parsley, 1/3 c. crumbled feta, 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 lemon, olive oil or tahini, 1/4 c. diced sun-dried tomatoes

Directions:
Zest and juice lemon and set aside. Mix together chickpeas, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, tomatoes, and feta. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil/tahini, and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper and enjoy.

And yes, I did eat this entire batch…

Looking for another chickpea salad? Try My Chopped Greek Salad.

What food satisfies your hungry? (And don’t tell me a Snickers!)

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Classic Italian Pasta Salad & Toppings Bar

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food, foodie, pasta, pasta salad, potluck, recipe, salad, side dish, vegan, vegetarian

Hubster and I never agreed on what ingredients to put in a classic pasta salad. That is, until I began serving it with a toppings bar. It’s a fantastic way to make sure everyone at your picnic enjoys this classic side dish!

Young Wifey’s Classic Italian Pasta Salad w/Toppings Bar

Classic Italian Pasta Ingredients:
1 lb. tri-color rotini pasta (cooked al dente, drained, and cooled), 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 c. broccoli florets, 1 c. cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 c. grated carrots, 1/2 c. chopped yellow onion, 4 Tbsp. chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp. minced garlic, 1 Tbsp. chopped oregano, 1 tsp.  rosemary, 1/3 c. red wine vinegar, 1/4 c. olive oil, fresh ground sea salt, fresh cracked black pepperClassic Italian Pasta Salad Directions:
To make dressing, mix together oil, vinegar, herbs, and seasoning. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Toss in vegetables. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Topping Bar Suggestions:
sliced black olives, Spanish olives, fresh grated cheese, bacon crumbles, mini pepperoni, small pieces of prosciutto, anchovies, capers, cheddar crumbles

What toppings do you like on your pasta salad? 

XOXO,
Young Wifey