Budget-Friendly Recipes

Classic Southern Style Potato Salad

People take their potato salad very seriously here in the South. I learned that pretty quickly when I moved to Southern Louisiana over twenty years ago (omg, how has it been that long??). I was never a fan of potato salad in my youth, but it quickly became my favorite after eating it made the

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Vegan

Spicy Watermelon Salad with Chili-lime Dressing • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Spicy Watermelon Salad is a bold and refreshing twist on a summer classic. Made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, zesty red onion, and a tangy lime-chili dressing, it’s the perfect sweet and spicy side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or picnics. It’s ready in just 15 minutes, totally vegan, and made without feta—so

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Tuna & White Bean Salad

Every now and again, I get a pretty strong craving for canned tuna, but there are two problems with that: 1) canned tuna has gotten quite expensive, and 2) I don’t always want tuna mayo. So, I came up with this easy little Tuna and White Bean Salad to solve both of those problems. It’s

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Vegan

Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing is fresh, filling, and full of bold flavor. It’s quick to make with fresh veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, and tossed with a silky-smooth, smoky tahini dressing that takes it to the next level. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, BBQs, or quick lunches. Lately, I’ve been loving the

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Lunch

Asparagus Pasta Salad with Lemon Sea Salt Dressing –

Make this light and flavorful summer pasta salad with roasted asparagus, creamy peppered burrata, prosciutto, and lemon sea salt olive oil dressing—delicious warm or cold. The Perfect Pasta Recipe to Enjoy All Summer: As soon as the hydrangeas start blooming and the farmers markets open their doors, I go into full summer recipe mode. I

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad – Budget Bytes

I guess we’ve nearly hit that time of year when I just want to eat cold salads every day (I see you, summer!). I love a good pasta salad, and with this one, I decided to turn it into a full meal by adding a ton of veggies and using half the dressing to marinate

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Gluten-Free

2-Minute Rocket Salad with Balsamic and Maple Dressing

This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more info, check out my Disclosure Policy. Thank you for your support! This simple, 2-Minute Rocket Salad recipe is the perfect restaurant-style side dish for any meal! Peppery rocket is tossed in my favourite balsamic

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Lunch

The Best Italian Pasta Salad Recipe –

This easy Italian pasta salad is loaded with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, cucumbers, and sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. It’s the perfect light and refreshing side dish for summer picnics, backyard BBQs, and meal prep! Plus, it’s so pretty! This Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is Perfect for Summer! I am so excited

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

BLT Avocado Brunch Salad – Budget Bytes

One surefire way I can always get even the most discerning meat lovers in my family to eat kale is to drizzle bacon all over it. This BLT Avocado Brunch Salad is the perfect addition to Sunday brunch at home (or your lunchbox for work!), thanks to those perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs! It’s hearty, colorful,

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Classic Wedge Salad – Budget Bytes

There’s nothing I hate more than ordering a Wedge Salad at a nice restaurant because I KNOW how inexpensive and easy it is to make at home! You might suggest, “Just don’t order it at a restaurant and make it at home, Jess,” but I have to confess that every time I see a wedge

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