This was hard. Really, really hard! I received an inbox filled with amazing, creative, inspiring, hilarious and clever "Show Me Your Salad'tude" Contest entries this past month. I don't know how I did it, but I somehow narrowed it down to fifteen finalists. And now I need your help! Help me vote on a winner!!
This is like the X Factor, the American Idol, The Voice, Dancing with the .. Salads? of SALAD contests. Your vote helps decide who will be the very lucky grand prize winner of a Napa Valley Culinary Adventure Getaway - from the wonderful folks at Dole Salads. This grand prize is worth over $6,000..
So please take a minute to check out these beautiful finalists and help me out by voting on your favorite entry! The 15 finalists are...
a note: a huge THANK YOU to EVERYONE who took the time to enter. I reviewed every single submission very carefully and LOVED every single one. really. You guys are amazing. I am more inspired than ever to embrace my salad-loving ways. Thank you thank you thank you. So hard to choose these finalists..
The 15 finalists (enlarged list below)..
VOTE vote VOTE vote VOTE! **voting period is ONE WEEK. Ends December 15th at 12AM. Winner TBA on Monday December 17th**
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Finalists:
1 - Erin - Massachusetts - web
2 - Lexie - Wyoming - web
3 - Corinne - California
4 - Gena - New York - web
5 - Natalie - NA - web
6 - David - Iowa
7 - Stephanie - Texas - web
8 - Kelly Marie - Minnesota - web
9 - Sayward - NA - web
10 - Raychel - Maryland
11 - Heather - New Hampshire - web
12 - Caitlin - Pennsylvania - web
13 - Ruthy (with Vicky) - New Jersey - web
14 - Jenne' - New York - web
15 - Shari - Illinois
**if for some reason the number one winner cannot accept the grand prize, the finalist with the second-most votes will be awarded the prize - an so on..**
** I will announce the grand prize winner Monday December 17th - subject to change **
contest details Visit Dole's Salad Circle sign-up page.
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BonBon says
Finalist #5
Kathy Patalsky says
Hi Tanya, I will try and get the recipes for the post when I announce the winner. Working on it...
the contest is about more than the recipe, but really the "salad'tude" 🙂
Tanya Klein says
where are the recipes? they all look amazing!!
Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie says
I want to eat them all! It's cruel & unusual punishment to make us pick juuust one! 🙂
Oscar_de_Jarjayes says
#11!
Kellhammer says
#12 hands down!
Caroline Moassessi says
When Does Voting Close? I'm loving the romance with Kale (finalist #2)
Christi Wagner Wohlt says
Finalist #4!!! That looks so great, I'm making it tonight! Finalist #14 was a close second in the apple of my eye!
Michelle says
#4 sounds really good... I will have to try this one out for lunch!
Crista says
#7 has a Kale necklace that rocks my socks! i voted for her 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
The full contest details are described in my original contest announcement post which is linked to at top. (For those who may be hearing about my contest for the first time.)
voters can check out that post if they have any questions about the contest format.
Kathy Patalsky says
Hi Alanna, the contest is not judged on the recipe - but more on the message communicated through the photo. It is about "Salad'tude" and a passion for salads - and less about cooking skills and an exact recipe. Hope that helps you understand the concept of my contest. Thanks for checking them out!
Alanna says
Ah, I see. Hmm, I'm not sure which one to pick -- many of the photos are very eye-catching, and the "attitudes" quite creative. I would love to see any or all of the recipes once voting has concluded!
Alanna says
The photography is enticing, but it would be difficult for me to vote without getting to see the recipes.
Haute & Saucy says
literally anything with avocado and lime dressing is gonna get my vote!!!
Kathy Patalsky says
Hi Deb, only one vote counts per computer. Just to make this more clear to those voting, I changed the settings so you cannot change your one vote.
SurveyMonkey is very reliable so I am glad I am using their premium service to collect the votes.
Kathy Patalsky says
Just voting! Maybe I will try and post the recipe from the winner if they want to share. Is there a specific recipe you wanted more details on? I'm sure they would love to share it with you...
a happy cyclist says
I voted!
Sara Chapman says
I think I am either confused or missing a link here - do we get to see the actual recipes or are we just voting on the photos? I'd like to see the actual recipes!
Lexie says
Ali and all, thank you!!
Deb says
I voted for number 14:) The BBQ tempeh is what hooked me, along with the combination of sweet potatoes:)))) I almost voted for number 8 and 6 as well. They were all super awesome looking though! Congrats to all who made the top 15!!!
Ali Anderson Williams says
So creative and fun!! I voted for Lexie!!
Kamča Hrbáčová says
nice, nice!
every finalist is great
Sayward Rebhal says
Looking through all of these earlier today totally inspired me to make an enormous salad for dinner! Mmmm, I'm giddy to be in such good company. Thanks Kathy!
K Scheller-Barrett says
8 8 8 they're so cute!!!
Gena Hamshaw says
Dearest Kathy, You rock. Please continue to identify me as "Gena Hamshaw, New York," forever. Love, Me
Kathy Patalsky says
Fixed! 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
You are right! I will fix. Thanks 🙂
Jim Cardosi says
#10 is not in your collage of finalist photos. It's only listed in the expanded view below. I've made this salad and it's awesome. It's very refreshing and nicely filling. The kicker is.....I'm not even into "healthy" foods but if it all tastes like this salad, I just may be a convert. Great stuff! --Jim
Heather Wright says
Finalist #6 - with the Doctor Who reference - for the win!