Greek Salad and a Cookbook Giveaway!

April 16, 2011 by DiningAndDishing

Hi Bloggies! It’s been a dream of a day over here. For a while now I’ve been dying for a day to do next to nothing and with today’s yucky weather it’s been perfect . I cooked a yummy breakfast, my friend Jackie popped over for a bit, I ran a few errands and enjoyed a lovely massage on my gimpy shoulder. And I made this delicious lunch!

My last (sniff, sniff) Salad as a Meal recipe! What a good one it was. I was browsing the book for something simple and lunchy and this was juuust right.

So thanks for sticking with me through all of these SAAM posts! To say a big thank you to my lovely readers – it’s time for a giveaway!

Not one but TWO lucky readers will win their very own copy of Patricia Wells Salad as a Meal. As you know, I’ve so enjoyed cooking from this book and highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious, nutritious recipes . It will be especially handy now that all the yummy produce is coming back in season!

To win, just leave a comment on this post with your favorite salad combo. For a bonus entry, “Like” Dining and Dishing on Facebook and let me know you’ve done so in a separate comment. Winner will be chosen on Monday, so snap to it!

I hope you are all having lovely weekends, wherever you may be. Tomorrow is roomie sushi-making day, when we we will also be celebrating International Malbec Day! I’ll see you soon with the deets .

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on April 16, 2011 at 5:28 PM | Reply Erica

Don’t enter me (because I have the book already) but I wanted to say that I’m so glad you’re having a nice weekend! You have been super busy as of late- and a couple care free days is probably hitting the spot!! The greek style salad looks incredible. I love feta.
on April 16, 2011 at 6:04 PM | Reply Shawnie

I’m gonna miss your pretty pictures, but let’s stay in touch! I’m gonna keep checking on ya… (good salad too, by the way)
- on April 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM | Reply DiningAndDishing
  
  most definitely! it has been great getting to know you shawnie!
on April 16, 2011 at 6:38 PM | Reply balancejoyanddelicias

I saw so many good recipes from that book in your blog Id love to try make them too!
Favorite salad combo: greens, cherry tomatoes, palm heart, bell peppers and salmon, dressed with olive oil, balsamic and mustard.
on April 16, 2011 at 6:44 PM | Reply Rachel @ Rachel's Recipe Reviews

That salad looks delicious. I’m a big fan of fruit on salads–especially berries. And pecans–yum!
on April 16, 2011 at 6:44 PM | Reply Rachel @ Rachel's Recipe Reviews

I also liked you on facebook.
on April 16, 2011 at 7:13 PM | Reply 321delish

I love to make a black bean, corn, tomato and cilantro salad. It is the perfect spring or summer side salad for a BBQ or can be thrown in top of a bed of lettuce for a full hearty meal!

Can’t wait for BBQ weather were almost there!
on April 16, 2011 at 7:17 PM | Reply shiningeyes

My favorite is probably mixed greens with cucumbers, avocado, cherry/grape tomatoes, a little red onion and feta cheese and just finished off with a light vinegarette.

During summer, I also like fruit in salads – like spinach and strawberries or something with mandarin oranges maybe.
on April 16, 2011 at 7:24 PM | Reply Ally @ Sweet & Savory

I know I may be boring, but I still to this day love a delicious cobb salad:)
on April 16, 2011 at 7:50 PM | Reply Megan

I love everything-but-the-kitchen-sink salads! Topped with nuts and strawberries
on April 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM | Reply Clearly Composed

I love a good Insalata Caprese on a hot summer’s day. Simply the best!
on April 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM | Reply Pin

Greek salad is actually my favorite! I love the salty goodness of Kalamata olives and feta cheese and the crispy coolness of cucumbers. What a great salad to end on.
on April 17, 2011 at 7:04 AM | Reply Simply Life

My favorite salad combo is with chopped walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese – yum!
on April 17, 2011 at 8:31 AM | Reply diabeticFoodie

Greek Salad looks great! Just because the challenge is over doesn’t mean we can’t stay in touch
on April 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM | Reply kissmybroccoli

Ohh, nothing like a cool greek salad! Most of my salads are a little bit of this and a lot a bit of that, but my favorite additions are fried eggs (love the runny yolk) and my favorite sweet salad is a combo of spinach, chickpeas, goat cheese, strawberries, and toasted pecans! Mmm!
on April 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM | Reply kissmybroccoli

Just liked you on fb!
on April 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM | Reply Paige

I love a basic tomato salad: fresh summer tomatoes, basil, good balsamic vinegar, sprinkled with sea salt and pepper. So simple, but so satisfying
on April 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM | Reply danielle

My favorite salad is a Cobb (Toms, Lettuce, Bleu Cheese, Avocado, egg and Balsamic dressing)or Cickpea, Toms, Red onion, Feta with Balsamic dressing.
on April 17, 2011 at 3:20 PM | Reply Danielle J

I love salads with hearts of palm and artichoke hearts.. yum
on April 17, 2011 at 3:44 PM | Reply Jasmine

One of my favorite salads is asparagus, hearts of palm, roasted red peppers and feta cheese with a fresh herb dressing (usually oregano and thyme). It is yummy but really everything with feta…
on April 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM | Reply Jasmine

And I liked you on facebook too!
on April 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM | Reply Kristen

Mixed greens with shrimp, feta, roasted eggplant, cucumbers, tomato, and artichokes topped with a lemon herb dressing. Mmmm mmm!
on April 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM | Reply Kristen

I liked you in facebook too!
on April 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM | Reply Lisa @ Thrive Style

I love tomatoes, basil, and balsamic on my salads
on April 18, 2011 at 12:48 AM | Reply Erica D

Ooooh. I do love spinach with goat cheese, strawberries, and almonds, with balsamic vinegrette!
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on April 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM | Reply Kim

I love fruit salads. I also love iceberg lettuce with a mixture of ranch and ots of buffalo sauce!
on April 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM | Reply Ali

I would love this book, especially now that summer (and its beautiful produce) is in sight!
My favorite combos:
Winter: roasted sweet potato and/or butternut squash, black beans, quinoa or farro or wheatberries, raw red peppers, cumin
Summer: heirloom tomatos, sea salt, a little olive oil, maybe some feta or goat cheese, but really, those tomatos alone are perfection
(So cliche, but so true)
Thanks, from another DC girl!
on April 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM | Reply Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday

Fattoush is my favourite salad, hands down.
on April 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM | Reply Heather

I already “like” you on FB!
on April 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM | Reply Heather

My favorite salad combo is feta cheese, carrots, cucs, dried cranberries, and pine nuts with homemade balsamic dressing. It’s fantastic!
on April 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM | Reply The Finale: Four Weeks of Salad as a Meal Challenge « The Secret Ingredient

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