Sweet and sultry, this roasted corn salad recipe goes great with barbecue or picnic lunches. Filled with fresh vegetables, this dish speaks of summer harvests.

Watch the video of how to make this delicious roasted corn salad recipe here.

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The rich flavors of dark chocolate, caramel, and peanuts enhance the sweet and tangy nature of balsamic when its been reduced down to a syrup-like texture. This velvety mouthfeel makes  balsamic reduction a great addition to soups, salads, lamb, and even desserts!

Here are a few dishes that this Choco Nut Balsamic Reduction would be great as an addition to a dish or a substitution for the balsamic already being used: Read More

This warm salad is perfectly healthy, delicious, and easy to make. Steaming the kale atop the quinoa during the last 5 minutes of cooking makes this one-pot recipe all the worthwhile.  The earthy flavors of each ingredient compliment each other wonderfully – you’re going to want to make this! Read More

Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Refreshing and a delectable palette cleanser, this Yes, Chef tomato and watermelon salad brings a sweet yet savory combination to the forefront of this dish. North African Harissa-flavored vinaigrette adds a kick to dance upon taste buds while sweet watermelon cuts through the spice.

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Warm artichoke and bread salad

One of Jardiniere’s signature and diners’ all-time favorite menu offerings is this simple and rustically elegant warm bread salad dish that you can easily try at home. Bring a taste of California comfort to your table with this mixture of artichokes, arugula and sourdough bread.

Read more about this creatively elegant San Francisco restaurant: Bon Appetit! California Meets France at Jardiniere.

Pesto potato salad

Potato salads are a quintessential summer side but the mayonnaise-heavy mixtures are a thing of the past that leaves guests feeling indulgently guilty as opposed to satisfied. This classic spud is definitely due for an upgrade, which takes form in this delightfully colorful pesto potato salad with green beans.

Pine nuts and scallions

The fresh flavors of basil, green beans, scallions and potatoes will elicit compliments to last you these long, balmy nights.

Pesto

There are three words that strike fear into the heart of every woman worldwide.

They make thighs quiver, palms sweat, and goose bumps…bump. Yup, you guessed it – bathing suit season. It’s imminent and we need to take panic-attack preventative measures.

Salads are a girl’s best friend this time of year, especially salads like this that are chock full of hearty satisfying ingredients like edamame, rice and spinach. So eat up and don’t stress this summer.

With vibrantly healthy foods under your belt, that bikini will be nothing to sweat about.

Joanne Bruno is a food writer and third year MD/PhD student.  Find more of her delicious ramblings over at her blog: Eats Well With Others. 

Photos: Joanne Bruno

Recipe adapted from The Taste Space

This dish comes complete with a little secret in that it’s actually salad with pasta. This healthy and fresh option for those looking to up their fiber intake is also vegetarian friendly.  Topped with feta cheese and almonds, this makes a filling and addictive super salad full of vibrant and nutty flavor.

Photos: Joanne Bruno

JoanneBruno is a food writer and third year MD/PhD student.  Find more of her delicious ramblings over at her blog: EatsWellWithOthers.

Photo: Paul Brissman (www.PaulBrissman.com)

I often want a one-bowl meal that’s healthy and filling.  This barley salad combines whole grains with vegetables and flavorful spices. The variety of colors and textures make this salad exciting.  This salad is great served warm or at room temperature, and tastes great the next day.

This fresh and fulfilling quinoa salad is full of hearty nutrients that gives texture to this easy-to-make grain.  It’s a beautiful and colorful dish that bursts with the flavors of sweet corn, cucumbers and a kick of dijon mustard, making this suffice as both a side dish, an entree or substantial summer lunch.