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Delicious grilled steak chopped salad

Delicious grilled steak chopped salad. The viral chopped steak salad

It’s salad season and more importantly it’s grilling season! This delicious grilled steak chopped salad combines delicious mouthwatering grilled steak with fresh veggies to make a healthy, yet satisfying meal perfect for those hot days.

If you’re looking for a meal that combines the hearty satisfaction of grilled steak with the crisp freshness of a colorful salad, this Grilled Steak Chopped Salad is the perfect answer. Packed with tender slices of smoky grilled steak, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing, it’s a restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

Delicious grilled steak chopped salad. Grilled steak on a cutting board with corn, getting ready to add to a bowl of chopped salad

Tips for the Best Steak Salad:

  • Allow the steak to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after grilling before slicing.
  • Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces for the perfect chopped salad texture.
  • Slice the steak against the grain to maximize tenderness.
  • Add the dressing to the salad just before serving to prevent everything from getting saturated and wilted.

Delicious grilled steak chopped salad. How to make the viral chopped steak salad

Delicious grilled steak chopped salad

Ingredients:

  • Grilled steak
  • arugula
  • Roasted asparagus, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup of bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickled onions
  • 1 cup of corn, cut off the cob

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup EVOO
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt/pepper
  • chopped parsley (to taste)

Directions:

1.) In a large bowl add the arugula, asparagus, cucumber, bell pepper, pickled onions and corn.

2.) When the steak is ready, slice into bite sized pieces and add to the salad.

3.) In a smaller bowl, combine the EVOO, balasamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup and dijon, whisking together.

4.) To the bowl of dressing, add salt, pepper and chopped parsley, mixing well.

5.) When ready to serve, add the dressing to the salad and toss so that everything is coated evenly.

Enjoy!!!

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Sizzle all Summer- The best Summer BBQ recipes for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day

table topped with hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salads and the best bbq recipes for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day

Nothing says summer quite like the smell of smoky barbecue drifting through the backyard while friends and family gather together for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. These all-American holidays are the perfect excuse to fire up the grill, bring out your favorite side dishes, and enjoy long sunny afternoons filled with good food and even better company.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout, heading to a neighborhood block party, or planning a family picnic, these unforgettable BBQ recipes are guaranteed to impress your friends and keep everyone coming back for seconds.

The best summer BBQ recipes for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day

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Watermelon salad – This recipe is Kate Middleton approved and perfect for those hot days of summer. Refreshing watermelon and cucumber is tossed with a light and tangy dressing and topped with salty feta and mint. I crave this salad all summer long and it’s super easy to whip up for a cookout or BBQ.

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How to make the ultimate Countertop Nachos

How to make the ultimate countertop nachos. Countertop covered with aluminum foil and nachos with all the fixings

These countertop nachos are perfect for Taco Tuesday dinner with the family or entertaining. Cover a table with nachos and grab all the fun fixings!

This year Cinco de Mayo is on Taco Tuesday, so you know we need to go big! Now we take Taco Tuesday pretty seriously in our house. We love to do some crock pot walking tacos, Taco Pizza, quesadillas and make your own nacho night as our chosen ways to celebrate.

And when it comes to nachos, the way to do it is Countertop Nachos. This way, everyone can customize their own to their taste and it makes it a fun experience.  I’m sharing how to make the ultimate countertop nachos below.

What are Countertop Nachos?

Think of countertop nachos as a giant nacho buffet. You’ll cover your table with layers of sturdy, crisp nachos, cover with cheese, meat and all of your favorite toppings.

The reason this is such a hit is that it is 100% customizable. Everyone can make their own with all their favorites. And it’s a fun activity for family Taco night or when you’re entertaining friends.  And who doesn’t love a big table covered with nachos?

Make your own ultimate countertop nachos. A countertop or table lined with foil and covered with nachos and all the toppings

How to make the ultimate countertop nachos

1.) Start by covering your countertop or table with aluminum foil.

2.) Pour out your layer of tortilla chips. You will want a sturdy, thick chip that can stand the pressure of all the toppings.

3.) Add the cheese. It’s all about the cheese in my opinion. We do a layer of shredded mexican cheese and then melted queso blanco.

4.) Pack with protein. We love to do ground turkey or ground beef. But beans work too!

5.) Sprinkle on some veggies like roasted corn, shredded lettuce, and crunchy peppers.

6.) Serve with bowls of salsa, guacamole and sour cream so that everyone can add their own sauces.

Enjoy!!!

How to make the ultimate countertop nachos. Countertop covered with aluminum foil and nachos with all the fixings

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Chicken Caesar crispy pasta salad

Chicken Caesar crispy pasta salad. Caesar salad topped with crispy pasta to add the perfect crunch, way better than croutons

It’s pasta salad season and this Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta salad needs to be on your menu!

The other day I was scrolling on Tik Tok looking for recipe inspiration when I came across this creator who was making a pasta salad but with crispy pasta. That’s right. She baked her pasta first! After falling in love with the crispy rice bowls, I was intrigued to give this a try.

It sounds weird but it was absolutely incredible.  I gabbed a box of farfelle, boiled it and then threw it in the oven.  Then I whipped up a chicken Caesar salad with some grilled chicken we had leftover from dinner. It adds a nice buttery crunch that is way better than any crouton! I’m sharing my chicken Caesar crispy pasta salad recipe below. Grab a crispy Diet Coke and enjoy!!!

And if you can’t get enough Caesar salad, check out my ultimate girl dinner, this Chicken Caesar Baked Potato. 

Chicken Caesar Crispy Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of pasta, cooked al dente, drained
  • 1 head of romaine
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts
  • Ceasar dressing (if you’ve never made your own, you’ve got to try my recipe! You’ll never want the premade stuff!)
  • shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.)Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

2.) On a parchment lined baking sheet, spread out the pasta.

3.) Drizzle the pasta with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.

4.) Bake in the oven until crispy and golden.

Crispy pasta for chicken Caesar crispy pasta salad. Baking sheet with golden brown crispy pasta

5.) Tear the lettuce and add to a bowl.

6.) Add the grilled chicken and crispy pasta.

7.) Drizzle with dressing and add as much parm as your heart desires.

 

Enjoy!!!

Chicken caesar crispy pasta salad in a bowl. Large bowl of Chicken caesar salad topped with crispy farfalle pasta

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