Buffalo Chicken Salad – Recipes Simple
If you’re a fan of buffalo chicken wings but trying to eat better, this Buffalo Chicken Salad is the perfect solution! Tender, juicy chicken breast is coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce and baked to perfection, then tossed with fresh veggies and a tangy buffalo ranch dressing. It’s got all the bold, spicy flavors you […]
Tzatziki Chicken Salad
This Greek inspired tzatziki chicken salad is so flavorful and packed with protein! Homemade tzatziki sauce is the base for this healthy and creamy chicken salad, while kalamata olives, red onions, feta, and dill add salty, fresh, and crunchy elements to it. Looking for another delicious chicken salad? Try my Grilled Chicken Waldorf Salad! Why […]
Umami Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum Pla Ra)
What is Plain ras and Where to Find it? Plain ras (or Padaek in Lao) is a fermented fish sauce. But unlike regular fish sauce (nam pla) which is also fermented, it is made from freshwater fish rather than anchovies. Plain ras can be made from a variety of fish, but Gourami is a common […]
Edamame Salad
This easy edamame salad is packed crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette. It’s full of plant-based protein and fiber, and pairs wonderfully with an assortment of meals. If you love edamame you have to make my Asian edamame salad and cucumber avocado edamame salad. Why You’ll Love This Easy Edamame […]
All-Purpose Thai Salad Dressing: Yum Anything!
Variations: 3 Ways to Jazz Up Your Yum Dressing Though the basic dressing works on everything, sometimes you might want to try something a little different. Here are 3 common ways we change up the basic dressing: Jazz #1: Replace some of the palm sugar with Thai chili paste. The basic dressing is quite light, so […]
Izakaya’s Yamitsuki Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pirikara Tataki Kyuri)
How I Developed This Recipe Smashed cucumber is a dish that comes from Sichuan, China, where they love their spices. In Japan, it’s called “Takaki-kyuri (たたききゅうり),” and you’ll find it on the menus of izakayas all over Japan, it’s also a popular side dish at yakiniku restaurants like Gyukaku. Since we’re talking about izakaya here […]
Mugen “Infinite” Cabbage Salad with Crunchy Furikake
What is Mugen Cabbage? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to crave vegetables as much as sweets or snacks? Check out the “Mugen” (meaning “Endless” or “Infinite” in Japanese) trend that’s all the rage in Japan right now. It’s not about a specific recipe but rather about vegetable dishes that are […]
4 Simple Clean Eating Salad Dressing Recipes • Cheapskate Cook
Is homemade salad dressing worth it? Plus our 4 favorite recipes – simple, flavorful, and made with clean ingredients. This post contains affiliate links. You can view our full disclosure policy here. One of the first ways we started eating healthier on a tiny budget involved condiments. We wanted to nourish our bodies with ingredients […]
Spicy Salmon Sashimi Salad (My Fave Salmon Ever)
Safety Notes on Working with Raw Salmon In the video I mentioned that you want “sashimi grade” salmon, but actually, that is not a real grade as determined by any governing body. But I said this to make sure that you stop to question the safety, that you don’t just buy any old fish at […]
Black Eyed Pea Salad – Recipes Simple
Black Eyed Pea Salad is a perfect dish for New Year’s Day traditions or as a refreshing side any time of the year. This recipe combines classic black-eyed peas with a mix of colorful vegetables, creating a tasty salad with a Southwestern twist. By adding jalapeño and cilantro, the dish gets an extra kick of […]