Salads - Black Girls Eat https://blackgirlseat.com/category/recipes/salads/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:19:35 +0000 en hourly 1 Arugula Zucchini Salad Makes It Easy To Go Green https://blackgirlseat.com/arugula-zucchini-salad-makes-it-easy-to-go-green/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2725 Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I had … Read More

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]]> Greek Salad: Easy, Delicious And Perfect For Spring Meals https://blackgirlseat.com/greek-salad-easy-delicious-and-perfect-for-spring-meals/ Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:33:41 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4278 Lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. That was my go-to salad combo for years. If you can identify then it might be time to shake things up. It’s time to get to know the Greek salad! Colorful. Flavorful. And most importantly—it’s anything but boring. What’s In a Classic Greek Salad? No need for a base of lettuce or salad greens … Read More

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]]> Easy Kohlrabi with Apple and Kale Salad https://blackgirlseat.com/easy-kohlrabi-with-apple-and-kale-salad/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:24:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=1851 I fell in love. There it was, inside of one of my weekly CSA pick ups. The kohlrabi was green and oddly shaped. I was intrigued. I have shared in the past that a Community Supported Agriculture program is a great way to discover new fruits, grains and vegetables. It can really expand your plant-based vocabulary. Each week … Read More

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]]> White Beans Make The Ultimate Summer Salad Ingredient https://blackgirlseat.com/white-beans-make-the-ultimate-summer-salad-ingredient/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:25:27 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=3140 White beans. Yep, I have tons of them in the pantry. My usual move is to warm them on the stove with a little garlic. It’s a simple strategy to add more plants to my plate and that is the goal. I always push myself to add more grains, legumes, fruits and veggies to every meal. Did you … Read More

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]]> Elote Summer Salad Made Perfect for the Ultimate Side Dish https://blackgirlseat.com/elote-summer-salad-made-perfect-for-the-ultimate-side-dish/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:22:12 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2742 Elote salad is a fun take on the traditional elote that we love. It’s all at once sweet, sour, creamy and crunchy. If you have been to a street fair or food festival, you may have seen this delicious treat. Elote means corn cob. Made traditionally with roasted corn on the cob, cheese, mayo, lime and a kiss … Read More

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]]> How To Make The Best Salad With Sweet Potatoes and Golden Beets https://blackgirlseat.com/how-to-make-the-best-salad-with-sweet-potatoes-and-golden-beets/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:39:57 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2719 Golden beets never made it to my grocery list. Not when I had my first apartment and shopping was an olympic sport. Not even when I grew up and my palate had become what I considered sophisticated. Beets, both red and orange were on the no-go list along with asparagus and the Brussels sprout. They were pretty but … Read More

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]]> Warm Spinach and Mushroom Salad for an Easy Lunch https://blackgirlseat.com/warm-spinach-and-mushroom-salad-for-an-easy-lunch/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:13:20 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2273 Spinach is almost always in my fridge. It’s my favorite leafy green veggie and I like it hot or cold. I woke up late today and panicked. I went to bed and forgot to put lunch together. Can you relate? I just did not want to go to the office and order fast food. Thank goodness for spinach. One … Read More

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]]> Watermelon Strawberry Basil Salad for the Ultimate Summertime Chill https://blackgirlseat.com/watermelon-strawberry-basil-salad-for-the-ultimate-summertime-chill/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:12:48 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2087 Watermelon is absolutely one of my all time favorite flavors. I love it in everything from grown up beverages to kid friendly treats. When thinking of hot childhood summers, every memory includes a flashback of the juicy redness. I remember when my friends in the south showed me how to add salt to it. I thought that was … Read More

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