Makes 4 servings In Peru, choclo can be found as an accompaniment to nearly any dish, and in this chilled salad, it marries with soybeans and seaweed inspired by this Peruvian-Japanese fusion dish. Look for frozen choclo at specialty markets or online. Don’t mistake it for the crunchy, corn-nut-style commonly […]
Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad
Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, remove all the seeds, and cut into thin slices. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with the lime juice, sugar, salt, chiles, and onions, and marinate for 15 minutes. Add the mint, cilantro, and peanuts, toss, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve […]
Summer Pasta Salad with Pecorino and Dill
Makes 6 to 8 servings You can call this pasta salad and enjoy it room temperature or chilled, or you can keep the components hot for a late-summer dinner. Try basil, mint, or a combination of the two as a substitute for the dill, if you like.
Tabbouleh
Makes 6 servings This Middle Eastern herb salad is fresh and bright, with a chewy bite from soaked bulgur wheat. Enjoy it over lettuce, stuffed into a pita, or served alongside hummus and warm flatbreads.
Taco Salad with Tempeh
Makes 4 to 6 servings Tempeh is made from fermented soy beans, and is a crumbly, neutral-flavored substitute for ground meat. Look for it in the refrigerated section near the tofu and vegan cheeses.
Tahini & Tuna–Stuffed Tomatoes
Makes 8 servings
Thai Green Papaya Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings This dish is typically quite spicy, but you can adjust the heat level by omitting some or all of the chiles. Remember to take care when working with these very hot chiles. Wear food-safe gloves while handling, consider using a separate cutting board, and avoid […]
Tomato, Avocado, and Roasted Corn Salad with Chipotle-Sherry Vinaigrette
Makes 8 servings If you have the grill going, you can cook the corn on the grill instead of in the oven.
Traditional Cobb Salad
Makes 8 servings Cobb Salad was created at the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood, California. Various interpretations may call for either chicken or turkey. The garnish suggestions here are typical, but some versions have included watercress, celery, Cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, or alfalfa sprouts.
Waldorf Salad
Makes 8 Servings
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Makes 4 servings To make perfect balls from the watermelon flesh, press a melon baller tool, also known as a Parisian scoop, into the watermelon and twist it to remove the ball of melon. If you do not have a melon baller, or just want to save time, cut the […]