Butter Leaf Salad with Cerignola Olives, Shaved Parmesan, and Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

Such a long title for this simple yet delicious salad. I re-created this salad from my local favorite restaurant. I love the soft butter lettuce with the thinly sliced Italian olives and the sharp Parmesan cheese tossed together with the sweetened roasted tomato vinaigrette. The combination of flavors and textures is wonderful! My husband and I both love ordering this salad but it's not always

Farmer's Salad

This recipe was given to me by my friend Sharon. It's light, simple to make, and tastes wonderful - it's perfect for the summer!! I love the combination of soft cottage cheese, crunchy vegetables, and dill. I also really like that there is no dressing on this salad...it just doesn't need it. This dish is very versatile - you can use whatever veggies you have on hand. My kids thought it was good

Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs and a Balsamic Reduction

I found this recipe in the September 2011 issue of Food Network Magazine. I had all the ingredients on hand and knew it would make the perfect side dish to the kebabs I was making for our dinner guests. There is something so delicious about fresh tomatoes with good herbs and a tasty balsamic reduction... perfect summer food! This recipe was light, delicious, and a big hit with the adults and my