Recipes
Tar Heel BBQ Wedge Salad
5 min
Elevate your classic salad with a delightful twist! The crunchy iceberg lettuce, topped with crispy bacon and juicy tomatoes, becomes even more irresistible with this smoky-sweet and tangy dressing. Our easy sour cream dressing, infused with delightfully smoky and sweet combination from Tar Heel BBQ Rub, takes the beloved wedge salad to new heights. The dressing is the star—just three ingredients—it's that simple and delicious! Perfect for a quick and tasty lunch or side dish, it's the ultimate summer treat that perfectly complements any grilled entrée.
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Apricot & Ricotta Salad
5 min
Light enough to be a gorgeous breakfast and simple enough to be a quick dessert, the Apricot & Ricotta Salad is a showstopper. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish strikes a perfect balance between notes of sweetness and creaminess. Pacific Flake Sea Salt is the secret ingredient... This finishing touch enhances the dish with its texture, flavor, versatility, and visual appeal. The natural mineral content hints at salty, sea-breeze summer nights.
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Togarashi Watermelon Salad
5 min
Togarashi is a versatile all-purpose seasoning commonly found in Japanese households. Its flavor is a harmonious combination of spicy, savory, and subtly citrusy notes. Our blend specifically includes sesame seeds and poppy seeds for a satisfying crunch, orange for a touch of sweetness, and seaweed for that unique umami flavor. When added to dishes, it enhances the overall flavor by introducing complexity, depth, and a delightful kick. This fresh fruit salad is a quick and vegan delight that combines juicy seedless watermelon and crunchy cucumber, tossed with zesty lime juice, aromatic sesame oil, and fresh basil. Gluten-free and bursting with summer goodness, this salad is a versatile must-try.
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Limón-Chile Tomato Salad
10 min
Introducing our vibrant Limón-Chile Tomato Salad—a delightful summer dish that bursts with flavor. Sliced steak tomatoes form the base, adorned with thin radish, jalapeno, and cilantro layers. A drizzle of lime juice and olive oil adds tanginess. Sprinkle on crumbled queso fresco, Limón-Chile, and Pacific sea salt for a crunchy, juicy, and refreshing experience. Vegetarian by default, easily vegan without the cheese. No tossing required—simply assemble and enjoy! For perfectly sliced veggies, a mandoline or Benriner works wonders. Experience the essence of summer on your plate with the unique blend of three chile flakes and fruity tartness from sumac in Limón-Chile—it'll elevate your summer veggies to new heights!
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One-Bowl Caribbean Spice Shrimp Salad
1 hr, 10 min
Experience a budget-friendly delight with our one-bowl Savory Caribbean Shrimp Salad. This recipe is made using pantry staples and Caribbean Spice. When baby shrimp are used, it requires minimal chopping. Simply fold in the cooked baby shrimp, refrigerate, and allow all the gorgeous flavors like Thyme, Ginger, and Paprika to meld together, creating extra yumminess. Indulge in this easy recipe that's perfect for a quick lunch, a BBQ side dish, or just about any occasion!
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Moroccan Chicken Salad
1 hr, 5 min
Discover the delectable flavors of our Middle Eastern Chicken Salad, featuring our beloved Cascade Mushroom Mix. Infusing the marinade with this mix was a game-changer, intensifying the umami goodness and making the chicken irresistibly "meatier". In this salad, we combine the mushroom mix with exotic Moroccan Ras El Hanout, creating a sweet, spicy, and complex medley. With the addition of grapes, pears, and walnuts, this dish becomes a delightful option for a satisfying lunch or a light supper.
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Mediterranean Chicken Salad
10 min
Can you ever have too many ways to make a chicken salad? We don't think so, and using our Cascade Mushroom Mix in the marinade makes it even easier to come up with new versions. The umami in this mix creates magic in marinades and plays well with other blends, too! For this Mediterranean chicken salad, we paired the mushroom mix with Herbes de Provence, a delicious French herb blend that loves chicken. To round out the salad and add color, crunch and rich flavor, we used kale, broccoli and pine nuts. This is a perfect lunch for a lazy weekend day.
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Black-Eyed Pea, Kale and Calico Salad
10 min
This Southern classic got a Pacific Northwest with with Calico Fish Rub in the dressing. The Calico Fish Rub's ingredients just make sense.... It’s spicy from the Korean chile flakes and citrusy and fresh from the dill weed and sumac. Once combined with the good mustard and brown sugar, the dressing is balanced and full of flavor that will infuse into the kale and black-eyed peas.
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Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Salad
The salad starts with an easy sheet pan chicken, pulled from a quick two-ingredient marinade of buttermilk and Buffalo Spice. Stay with the recipe proportions for a satisfying medium heat or fire it up with more Buffalo Spice. The heat is complimented by the tang of apple cider vinegar and a pep of lemon crystal for a lively and versatile flavor. This chicken is sure to be a staple around our house this summer and will do equally well on the grill. Then toss it together with all the other goodies and you've got a salad that really satisfies. And just for fun: is it blue or bleu cheese?
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