Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot 1/3 cup vegetable broth 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 cup artichoke hearts (cooked if fresh, thawed if frozen), quartered 1/2 cup peas, […]
Arugula and Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup mashed fresh or frozen raspberries 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups baby spinach leaves 3 cups arugula Freshly ground black pepper Directions For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegars and salt and […]
Banh Mi-Inspired Chicken Salad
Makes 6 servings Banh mi is a ubiquitous Vietnamese sandwich that reflects the cuisine’s French influence, with roasted pork, pork pâté, pickled vegetables, and lots and lots of herbs filling a baguette-style roll. This salad takes inspiration from the sandwich, with herby tender greens, pickled veggies, and crisp French bread […]
Brussels Sprout Salad with Dried Cranberries
Makes 8 to 10 servings This simple salad is full of quintessential fall flavors and is a fresh and bright addition to your Thanksgiving spread. Prepare the dressing and Brussels sprouts a day ahead, if you like, but wait to toss the salad until an hour or so before serving.
Brussels Sprout Slaw
Makes 6 servings This slaw is simple to assemble, but big on flavor. The richness of the mayo and acidity from the juice helps to balance the strong, salty flavors of the fish sauce for a dish that perfectly complements grilled meat, fish, and veggies. Ingredients 2 lb Brussels sprouts […]
Chayote Salad with Oranges
Makes 10 servings Chayote is a tender-skinned squash common in Latin American cuisine. It is mild in flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. If it isn’t stocked by your local market, you should be able to find it at a specialty market. Ingredients 3 chayotes, peeled and thinly […]
Chicken Salad with Tomato and Cucumber
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup small-dice onions 2 cups medium-dice English cucumber 2 cups medium-dice seeded plum tomatoes 2 cups medium-dice cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup rough chop cilantro leaves and stems 3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste if needed […]
Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Herb Vinaigrette
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 lb asparagus 2 tablespoons white wine or cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon leaves Salt and pepper as needed Dash of onion powder Dash of garlic powder 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Bring a […]
Chopped Steakhouse Salad with Maytag Blue Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 2 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1/2 red bell pepper (peeled, seeded, and diced) 1/2 cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced) 1/2 tomato (peeled, seeded, and diced) 1/2 celery stalk, diced 4 radishes, sliced thin Kernels cut from 1 fresh corn ear, grilled […]
Corn and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Makes 4 to 6 servings This salad is simple as summer, with the season’s biggest flavor powerhouse ingredients. Serve it as a side dish or as a main course topped with grilled shrimp or stewed beans. We love it for lunch with a slice of crusty bread to soak up […]
Corn Salad with Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups sweet corn kernels (from about 3 ears) 1 cup haricots verts, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched 1 1/4 cups seeded, diced cucumber 1 cup sliced radishes 1 cup roasted golden beets, diced 2 cups golden cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup raspberries 1 cup pitted […]
Creamy Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings We don’t like to dumb food down for kids, but we also know that sometimes kids are picky. So this plant-forward (vegan, in fact!) pasta salad is just a good starting point. The tangy chickpea dressing is creamy like mayo, but packed with protein. Add […]