Cobb salads are a favorite in our house! They usually make an appearance once a week like clockwork, especially in summer. Crisp Romaine lettuce topped with a variety of healthy protein and drizzled with your choice of creamy Ranch Dressing. Cobb Salad fits deliciously into both Keto and Low Carb ways of eating. They are so easy and quick to put together, too. Avocados all end up on Wheel's bowl -- it's a texture thing! -- but he doesn't mind because he loves them. Fresh limes in the Great Plains are usually reasonably priced only in season, but they are a nice alternative for dressing. Making your own Ranch dressing lets you control the ingredients for both health and flavor. Buttermilk gives the dressing its own little tang, but it is not something I regularly have on ... [Read More]
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Bacon Potato Salad
Bacon Potato Salad is a summer favorite at our house. Somehow those summer favorites just don't taste the same when there is no sunshine around! Ever wonder why sometimes potato salad comes out creamy with nice firm potatoes and other times the same recipe is mushy and dry. I went looking for the answer. Just cause I'm curious that way. And I figure if I am -- so is someone else. The reason is the type of potatoes we use. I even tried it with two different kinds of potatoes. Just for you. 'Tis true, my friends -- the type of potato makes the difference! Red potatoes or Yukon gold are what is called waxy potatoes. They hold their shape well and meld in with the dressing without absorbing it so the salad remains creamy. Russets, in the “floury potato” category, are more dry ... [Read More]
