Creative Salads
A great salad highlights fresh ingredients and at its best can bring a family together over a simple summer meal. While we had many creative recipes submitted for our contest, it was an elegant salad with roasted onions, fresh pears, and goat cheese that stole our hearts and the grand prize.
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WINNER
Roasted Red Onion and Pear Salad
With roasted onions, fresh ears, goat cheese, almonds, and dried cranberries, this salad tastes as good as it looks.
Submitted by: Carrie Vitt, Tucson, Arizona
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FINALIST
Beet, Apple, and Walnut Salad
A salad both elegant and inventive. Decrease preparation time by roasting and dicing the beets the day before and refrigerating them in an airtight container.
Submitted by: Jason Maresh, Chino Hills, California
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FINALIST
Fennel and Red Grape Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
The great combination of tarragon and grapes is only improved upon with the addition of fennel and pecans in this elegant salad.
Submitted by: Xenia Madill, Columbus, Ohio
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FINALIST
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Both elegant and inventive, this seasonal salad is perfect for local farmers market vegetables.
Submitted by: Kristi Griffith, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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FINALIST
Stone Fruit Salad with Camembert Croutons over Mixed Greens
A salad both elegant and inventive. For a quicker version, omit the cheese croutons.
Submitted by: Raunaq Savur, West Hills, California
