Salads with enough going on to be dinner. Grains, roasted vegetables, proper dressings and the kind of texture that keeps you eating. Plus the cold sides that hold up on a buffet table.
Pioneer woman barbecue chicken salad is a filling dinner salad made with BBQ-glazed chicken, black beans, corn and avocado, ready in one hour. That makes it a go-to for summer cookouts, July Fourth spreads or weeknight dinners, since the smoky glaze and ranch hold everything together. Brushing the chicken with sauce several times while it …
Pioneer Woman bacon ranch pasta salad is an easy cold side with crispy bacon, cheddar and a creamy homemade ranch dressing, ready in 25 minutes. That makes it a crowd favorite for summer cookouts, potluck spreads or Fourth of July picnics, since the flavors only get better after chilling. Cooking the pasta one minute longer …
Pioneer Woman baby kale salad with acorn squash is a hearty fall side tossed with roasted squash, goat cheese, dried cranberries and crunchy pepitas. Since it comes together in about an hour with just 15 minutes of prep, it fits a Thanksgiving table, fall potluck or cozy Sunday dinner. The roasted squash is what makes …
Pioneer Woman avocado salad is a fresh, no-cook side dish with ripe avocados, tomatoes and cucumber tossed in a tangy three-ingredient salsa verde dressing. You need just 15 minutes, which makes it a natural fit for summer cookouts, picnics or potluck tables where you want something light. Toss the diced avocado in lime juice first, …
Pioneer Woman avocado egg salad is a quick, creamy no-cook lunch made with hard boiled eggs, avocados and red wine vinegar, ready in 5 minutes. That makes it a go-to for easy weeknight meal prep, light summer lunches or potluck sides, since it comes together with just a food processor. The step that makes or …
Pioneer woman asparagus salad is an easy spring side dish with crisp-tender asparagus, toasted walnuts and smoky bacon tossed in a bright lemon-dijon vinaigrette. It comes together in 30 minutes, which makes it a solid choice for Easter brunch, weeknight dinners or a summer potluck spread. Steaming the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes and …
Pioneer Woman arugula and three pea salad is an easy spring side made with snow peas, sugar snaps and goat cheese, ready in 50 minutes. That makes it a colorful, healthy pick for Easter brunch, spring potluck or weeknight side dish, since the shallot vinaigrette pulls all three peas together. Blanching the snow peas in …
Pioneer Woman apple pecan and blue cheese salad with dried cherries is a no-cook side tossed in maple Dijon dressing, ready in just 15 minutes. That makes it a reliable go-to for potluck dinners, holiday tables or easy weeknight meals when you need something fresh and filling fast. The dressing makes or breaks this salad, …
Pioneer woman antipasti chopped salad is an easy no-cook dinner salad made with salami, pepperoni, provolone and bocconcini, ready in just 30 minutes. And since there’s no stove or oven involved, it’s a summer go-to for weeknight dinners, potluck spreads or any make-ahead picnic side. Save the pepperoncini brine, since it’s what gives the dressing …
Pioneer woman ambrosia salad is an easy no-bake fruit salad made with cream cheese, mandarin oranges, pineapple and marshmallows, ready in 15 minutes. That makes it a crowd favorite for Christmas brunch, baby showers or potluck spreads, since it tastes even better after a night in the fridge. Whipping the cream cheese until completely smooth …