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Avocado Salad

This avocado salad recipe is a delicious, healthy side dish! A zesty dressing coats creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs.

...recipes next: Avocado Salsa Guacamole Avocado Toast Avocado Smoothie Or any of these 54 Best Avocado Recipes! Avocado Salad rate this recipe: 5 from 22 votes Prep Time: 15 minutes...

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Vinegar Coleslaw

This vinegar coleslaw recipe will be a hit at your next cookout! It's sweet and tangy, crunchy and refreshing, and super easy to make.

...sprinkle in toasted sunflower seeds for extra crunch. It’s sweet and tangy, light and refreshing, and so darn fun and colorful. If you need an easy side dish for a...

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Cold Cucumber Soup

This cold cucumber soup recipe is perfect for hot summer days. Creamy, cool, bright, and refreshing, it's a delicious, nourishing starter or side dish.

...toast, or a simple sandwich. A Caprese Sandwich, a Chickpea Salad Sandwich, or an Egg Salad Sandwich would be a great choice. More Favorite Cucumber Recipes If you loved this...

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8 Cold Soup Recipes for Hot Summer Days

Hot days call for cold soup! Cool off this summer with these refreshing cold soup recipes. They include classic gazpacho, chilled corn soup, and more.

...bread, yielding a light, flavorful soup that’s totally vegan and gluten-free. Watermelon Gazpacho Don’t worry – this gazpacho isn’t sweet. Instead, it’s deliciously nuanced and balanced, as the watermelon’s sweetness...

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Butternut Squash Risotto

This butternut squash risotto is perfect for a fall date night! Made with just 10 ingredients, it's creamy, comforting, and filled with cozy autumn flavor.

...minutes over medium heat. Then, add the squash and cook for another 6-8 minutes, until it starts to soften. Next, toast the rice. Stir it into the pot along with...

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Arugula Salad

This arugula salad recipe is a fresh, quick, and easy side salad. I toss the peppery greens with Parmesan, pine nuts, and a bright lemon dressing.

...cheese – For salty, nutty flavor. Pecorino is lovely here too. Toasted pine nuts – For crunch and rich, toasty flavor. Toast the nuts over low heat on the stovetop,...

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Pickled Asparagus

Garlic, shallot, and fresh dill amp up the flavor in this simple pickled asparagus recipe. Crisp, tangy, and refreshing, it's a delicious spring snack.

...an Easter or Mother’s Day gathering. Top it onto avocado toast. I love to pair it with crisp radish slices, fresh herbs like dill or chives, and a sprinkle of...

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Panzanella

Filled with ripe, juicy tomatoes and crusty bread, this panzanella salad is a delicious summer meal. A shower of fresh basil takes it over the top.

...out the bread in the oven. Traditionally, panzanella is made with stale bread. But I’ve found that I like it best when I start with fresh bread cubes and toast...

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Whipped Feta Dip

Lusciously creamy, rich, and tangy, this whipped feta dip is always a hit at gatherings. You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make it!

...you have leftover whipped feta dip, you have plenty of options for using it up. Slather it onto toasted baguette to make crostini. Top them off with blackberries, basil, and...

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How to Make Crostini

Learn how to make crostini! Topped with fresh garnishes or a creamy spread, these crisp, golden little toasts are the perfect party appetizer.

...Thinly slice a baguette, brush the slices with olive oil, and toast them in the oven until they’re crisp and golden. Once they’re toasted, they’re the perfect base for all...

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Eggplant Caponata

Silky, sweet, and sour, this eggplant caponata recipe is a delicious summer appetizer. Serve it on crostini with lots of fresh basil for garnish!

...weeknight meal. Serve it over polenta with toasted pine nuts for crunch. Pile it onto toast and top it with a poached or soft-boiled egg. Slather it onto a sandwich...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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