Salad
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Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
It's not an immediately obvious combination – watermelon, cucumber, olives and feta – but one bite will leave you convinced that this savory-sweet summer salad is something truly special. The astringent punch of the olives and feta provides a sophisticated counterpoint to the watery mellowness of the melon and cucumber. With a hunk of bread, it's a lovely light lunch; with practically any grilled meat or fish, it's an ideal summer supper.
Farro and Watermelon Salad
If the farro is already cooked, this recipe takes all of 5 minutes to put together. Other grains, like quinoa or even rice, can be substituted.
Watermelon Salad With Pancetta
You don’t need an expert to tell you that watermelon is just about the most refreshing thing you could possibly eat in the middle of summer, and that the first and best way to “prepare” it is to just cut it up and devour it. But this recipe is a great idea, too. Pancetta gives this salad a salty bite and mozzarella adds creaminess.
Corn, Avocado, and Mango Salad
This salad is more of an idea than a recipe. I hate measuring, which is why I generally don't post recipes on the site. But I was so pleased with this simple yet delightful combination of flavors that I figured I'd share--if only to inspire others to create their own fresh take on this summer side. I served the corn salad with halibut, but I'm sure it would taste great with trout and almost any other white fish or protein, or taco, for that matter. All measurements are approximated as is the serving size. I wouldn't worry, though. This salad would be very hard to mess up if you use the guidelines I've provided below. Enjoy.
Apricot Jam
I love spring/summer for all the fresh fruits we get to eat! I saw these beautiful apricots at Whole Foods and grabbed a few hoping to make a chutney. I was planning a dinner party with some friends so I figured I’d kill two birds with one stone, I put together a cheese platter just so I could use my new cheese board I got as a birthday gift last year and I made apricot jam instead of chutney to go with the cheese.
Salad of Grilled Kohlrabi and Smoked Trout
I love kohlrabi and I recently experimented with grilling it with sliced lemon -- it made a very tasty recipe. But the real epiphany came the next morning.
Roasted Beet and Yellow Tomato Salad with Goat Ricotta and Basil
The acidity of the yellow tomatoes combined with the sweetness of the beets and that tang of the goat ricotta embodies the colors and flavors of summer in an absolutely perfect way. Inspired by some of the beautiful food photography all around the web, this is an absolutely fantastic salad to brighten up your table and bring joy to your tastebuds!
Chargrilled Rosemary Endive Salad
This recipe was adapted from a Jamie Oliver chicory salad recipe. The chargrilled rosemary and endive are a great pair and work together deliciously.
Tuna Salad with Dill
This dill tuna salad recipe isn't anything special, really, I just like a tuna sandwich occasionally! I like the more "adult" taste of adding a little dill!
Scallop Panzanella
Creamy, sweet, briny and meaty at the same time, scallops are the most user-friendly of mollusks and require minimal preparation. Here, they are grilled with tomatoes and crusty bread, then tossed with a classic dressing of lemon juice and olive oil in a fresh take on classic panzanella.
Seaweed Salad With Scallops
Sweet and briny scallops need little more than a splash of oil and a pinch of seasoning to be delicious. Because they’re often enjoyed raw, it’s important to purchase fresh, high-quality bivalves. Many store-bought scallops are soaked in a phosphate solution that plumps them up with water (therefore bumping up the price), so it’s important to look for scallops that are labeled “dry” or “dry-packed.” A waterlogged scallop doesn’t sear well, and a phosphate-marinated scallop may taste like soap, especially when consumed raw as they are here. In this 10-minute recipe, the scallop takes center-stage while seaweed and cucumber provide texture, and soy sauce and sesame oil add depth.
Crispy Tofu Chips
As someone who likes the idea and taste of bacon but not the texture (or the pork!), I love this accidental - and vegan - discovery: a crispy tofu chips recipe!
Minted Strawberry Melon Salad
A perfect addition to your summer barbeque, this fruit salad is cool, sweet and refreshing!
Basic Rice Cream (Vegan)
This basic vegan rice cream can be made into dozens of wonderful recipes: creamy soups, whipped creams, and puddings. It's an excellent dairy alternative.
Kale & Quinoa Salad
All winter my favorite dish was "greens and beans." That general description allows for lots of variation, and we tried 'em all. For spring (and a hot day that felt like summer), I wanted a new, fresh salad that was substantial enough to stand up to grilled meat while still tasting light and bright. Kale, of course, is the miracle food of the moment (during a recent visit, a friend told me "every restaurant in Brooklyn has a kale salad"), and quinoa probably is too. Anyway, both offer earthy flavor with lots of protein and nutrients.
Cabbage Chopped Salad
This can take a while — or not. I work progressively: shred the cabbage, then salt it. Cut the carrots, then salt them, letting them sit while you’re slicing the onion. Add the onion to the carrots, and so on. The salting intensifies flavor, slightly pickling the vegetables.
Watermelon Feta Salad
A simple recipe that is beautiful enough to take center stage at a picnic or barbecue.
Post-holiday artichokes braised in sweetened red wine vinaigrette
So I'd just got back from holiday and had been to the market for supplies. When I got home, however, I realised that despite having bags full of fresh veg I had very little to draw them together with. What to do? Well, get happy with the vinegar, oil, garlic and honey and braise those gorgeous, violet lovelies, of course! The secret ingredient being the cynarin in the artichokes that makes everything around them taste sweet - yes, even vinegar ...
Raspberry Vinaigrette
I've been making this for thirty years. It came about after a stay at an inn in Maine where we were served salad with a delicious raspberry vinaigrette. I could not persuade the innkeeper to part with the recipe so this was my attempt to duplicate it.
Massaged Kale Salad with Curry Dressing
Key is massage. You really need to massage with dressing. Because Kale doesn't contain much water, they would not become soggy by doing that. It gets taste better if you make it hours before. I sometimes make a lot and eat next day. Great pot luck dish too. You also substitute almonds to your favorite nuts, and any dry fruits. I sometimes add fresh mango. I also like to add chia seeds or hemp seeds in the dressing.
Charred Carrots with Orange Peel and Mint
A lot of people hate cooked carrots, I imagine because of the bland school lunch variety that has been boiled within an inch of it's life. Fair enough. But I believe this crispy and sweet version would be enough to convert even the most devout hater. Roasted at high heat until they are blistered and tender crisp, the orange peel highlights their sweetness, and the mint brings and element of irresistible freshness.
Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries or "Croutons"
Fennel and grapefruit salad
This isn't much of a "recipe", but I've made this salad 3 times this week and it's so delicious and refreshing that it never gets old. If you've never eaten this you must try it and you might be convinced this is the best way to eat fennel. I'm sure that this is a classic combo and similar recipes are out there but this is how I make it with the least amount of effort.
Blood Orange Fennel Salad
The idea for this salad marinated in my head for a few weeks after I saw a recipe for a citrus and onion salad. While shopping recently for fresh produce I spotted some gorgeous blood oranges and immediately wanted to go home and try to create my own version of this colorful combination.