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Hello, foodies! Welcome to the very first Soulfully Made Monthly Cooking Club Challenge! This month’s challenge recipe is my Strawberry Praline Pecan Salad– the perfect summer salad!
Here at Soulfully Made, we believe that the best dishes are those shared with loved ones, full of laughter, stories, and the joy of togetherness. This cooking club is more than just a challenge; it’s a celebration of community and the beautiful moments we create around the table.
I love the sense of community that comes from so many people cooking one recipe each month. We’re kicking off our June challenge today with our Strawberry Pecan Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette (Old Town Pizzeria Copycat), and I hope you’ll join in the fun. Here’s how it works:
The Prize: A $50 Gift Card to Publix or Amazon
At the beginning of July, I’ll randomly select a winner and share some of your photos. This time, we’re giving away a $50 Publix Gift Card or a $50 Amazon Card (if you don’t live near a Publix)– winner’s choice.
June Cooking Club Recipe: Summer Strawberry Salad
This month, we’re making a super simple summer strawberry salad. Summer is all about light, flavorful, simple dishes.
- This salad recipe is the perfect meatless meal, or you can add your favorite protein on top to make it a complete meal on its own. Rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken are busy weeknight lifesavers!
- It makes a wonderful side dish to complement your favorite BBQ, like our oven-baked chicken drumsticks, BBQ Beef Brisket, or when you are grilling your favorite burgers this summer.
- This salad was inspired by a local restaurant’s favorite called Old Town Pizzeria, and I think I really nailed the dressing (it’s all about the salad dressing). When you get their lunch special, it is served with dinner rolls. So make a batch of ours and top them with some melted butter, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Heavenly!!
- The first time you make this, I recommend sticking to the original because although the combination is simple, it really is delicious. And don’t skimp on the toppings – you can adjust a little if you like a little more or less cheese, strawberries, or candied pecans!
Be sure to SIGN UP for our email cooking club list and be the first to know about each month’s challenge. You can also go ahead and drop me a note by replying and letting me know you are making the recipe!
