Ward Street Bistro

Rice and Pineapple Salad

 
We recently replaced our 17 year-old Ducane grill (which Drake had rebuilt twice) with a beautiful new Weber S-450. We had been sans grill for a few months as we researched replacement options for the Ducane and were otherwise occupied with other things. So it was a bit of a celebration to have the S-450 set up and ready to go. But what should we make for our grill inauguration? We settled on fajitas and this refreshing rice and pineapple salad. What I love about this salad is that it's a lighter balance to Mexican entree--and alternative to rice and beans. It also contains jicama, which gives it a fantastic crunch.

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Crab, Asparagus, and Orange Salad

This light and lively salad is perfect for a warm evening. You could serve it as an appetizer salad, but I'm showing it here as a main course (as we recently enjoyed it). The fresh crab is definitely a splurge; you could certainly substitute shrimp or scallops. And the fresh, local asparagus... cooked under the broiler until lightly brown... the direct heat brings out all of its natural sweetness. Rounding the salad out is a bit of tang from fresh orange segments and a citrus dressing.

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Lemon-Pepper Potato Salad

Grilling season is upon us in the Pacific Northwest--so it's time to dust off the potato salad recipes! I have a number of favorite potato salads, including this simple, brightly-flavored version. As its title indicates, it features lemon (finely grated zest) and pepper (in the form of pepper-crusted bacon).  Fantastic with grilled beef, lamb, pork, or chicken.

You can go directly to the printable recipe or I'll show you how to make it step-by-step...