Author : Anastasia

As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to blush with autumn colors, I find myself craving hearty meals that feel like a warm hug on a plate. This roasted pumpkin chickpea and feta salad is exactly that—comfort food with a touch of elegance, perfect for cozy fall evenings or for brightening up your […]

There are days when you just want a salad that feels a little more special—something that doesn’t just sit on the side of your plate but stands proudly as the main event. That’s exactly how I feel about this fig prosciutto and mixed greens salad. It’s fresh, savory, slightly sweet, and has that elegant balance […]

This wild rice salad is the kind of dish that feels cozy and earthy but still fresh and vibrant. It has all the goodness of nutty wild rice tossed with savory roasted mushrooms, crisp vegetables, and a bright, tangy dressing that ties everything together. The result is hearty enough to stand on its own but […]

Let’s talk about a salad that feels a little fancy but is still simple enough to throw together on a weeknight. This roasted beet goat cheese and pistachio salad is colorful, fresh, and layered with flavors that just work beautifully together. The earthy sweetness of the beets, the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, and the […]

Salads don’t always have to be leafy and light—sometimes the best ones are hearty, cozy, and full of flavor. That’s exactly what this maple roasted carrot and lentil salad brings to the table. It’s the kind of dish that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does on a holiday spread, striking […]

Some salads are good, but then there are the ones you can’t stop thinking about—the kind you end up craving again and again. This pear, blue cheese, and arugula salad falls right into that category. It’s fresh, a little tangy, slightly sweet, and creamy all at once. The balance of flavors is just so satisfying […]

Brussels sprouts don’t always get the love they deserve, but this shredded Brussels sprout salad proves just how crave-worthy they can be. Instead of roasting, the sprouts are finely shaved into delicate ribbons, giving the salad a light, crisp bite. When paired with juicy pomegranate seeds, the flavors and textures balance each other beautifully—fresh, crunchy, […]

Fresh, crisp, and full of flavor — that’s exactly how this apple walnut and cranberry spinach salad feels with every bite. It’s the kind of dish that’s simple to put together yet feels like something you’d order at a cozy café in the middle of autumn. The sweetness of the apples, the crunch of the […]