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Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella Salad #SundaySupper

This classic bread salad gets a makeover with the addition of delicious roasted root vegetables. 
Packed with nutrients and full of amazing flavors, it's the perfect hearty winter salad!
One of my favorite things to do in the fall and winter is to roast vegetables. I absolutely love the amazing flavor that comes from roasting - the vegetables get tender, sweet, and practically melt in your mouth. I typically roast different types of squash, potatoes and Brussels sprouts, but I recently decided to try parsnips as it's something I don't cook with very often. Once roasted, they reminded me of carrots in flavor. I wish I would have tried them a long time ago, because I really do love them!

Panzanella salad is probably my favorite salad to make during the summer. The fresh veggies combined with the crunchy bread cubes are an amazing combination. When I found out the Sunday Supper group was dedicating a weekend to root vegetables, I knew I had to take my favorite summer salad and give it a winter makeover!

Asian Noodle Salad

This healthy and nutritious noodle salad is packed with vegetables and full of flavor!! 
Asian Noodle Salad | The Chef Next Door

It's March, it's March! Spring is almost here! You have no idea how excited I am that spring is just around the corner. I really shouldn't complain to much...here in Michigan we've only had one huge, major snowstorm. But it's been so, so cold. Bitter cold. And I know we aren't the only ones dealing with this weather. The whole country has turned into a frozen tundra!

Anyway, with spring being close it makes me want to start cooking for the season. Loads of fresh veggies, grilled meats and simple, delicious desserts. Get away from the heavy comfort foods and eat more light and healthy meals. That's exactly where I got the inspiration for this Asian Noodle Salad. I wanted a delicious, hearty and healthy meal that didn't skimp on flavor. This salad does not disappoint!