Hello! I wanted to share a fun moment from today: a couple of my recipes were featured on local TV this morning.
Portland’s KGW News asked for summer recipe favorites, and I was invited to share some of my favorite make-ahead salads on air.
Mexican Veggie Salad on Portland news
About a week after I responded, Portland anchor Drew Carney came to my kitchen to film a segment on my much-loved Mexican Veggie Salad. Anyone who follows me knows this one — it’s been a hit with friends and over 11,000 YouTube viewers — and it felt great to share it with a wider audience.
It was exciting to bring this salad to more people and show how simple and satisfying it is.
I’m so happy to share the love for this salad — it’s one of our favorites at home.
The live studio segment
For the second segment I was in the studio early—much earlier than I’m used to—to present the salads live with the KGW anchors. I arranged the dishes on a rolling table that was brought into the studio for the broadcast.
Here’s the on-air clip from that segment:
It was such a fun experience. Now that my little one is about six months old, I’m starting to get out more and do things like I used to — though my pre-baby days now feel hilariously wild.
Cooking for readers at Sip Bite Go and for friends with Chef Hubs is always rewarding, but presenting these recipes on live TV was a special, different kind of thrill.
Both of these are excellent summer recipes I make regularly. They’re easy to bring to potlucks, perfect for game-day spreads, and handy to keep in the fridge for quick meals or snacks.
The salads featured on local news
If you want to try them, here’s what was featured during the “Drew and You: Summer favorite recipes” segment — two lettuce-free salads that hold up well and travel easily.
The make-ahead Mexican salad is loaded with fresh vegetables, beans, corn, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a creamy ranch-style dressing. It’s colorful, filling, and stores well for several days — great for parties or a ready-to-eat side.
The Caprese cucumber-tomato salad pairs mozzarella balls with fresh basil, a garlicky vinaigrette, red onion, and ripe tomatoes. It’s bright, refreshing, and an easy crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings.
I already received an email from someone planning to make these recipes for July 4th — love that!
After an early wake-up call, I’m definitely ready for a nap — but I’m so glad I did it.
Please let me know if you try any of the salads that aired on KGW. I love hearing from Sip Bite Go readers and seeing your photos. Tag me on Instagram at @sipbitego so I can see how your dishes turned out, and consider signing up for the Sip Bite Go newsletter to get more recipes and updates.