Ingredients 2 lb English cucumbers, peeled 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup sugar Kosher salt, to taste 1 Thai bird chile, thinly sliced (optional) 1 large red onion, finely minced 1/2 cup whole mint leaves 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts Directions Cut the cucumbers in […]
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. Ingredients 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 […]
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. Ingredients Three 6-inch diameter corn tortillas, cut into 1/8-inch strips 1 lime, cut in half 1 […]
Tahini & Tuna–Stuffed Tomatoes
Makes 8 servings Ingredients One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1/3 cup tahini 1 garlic clove, minced 2 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons minced cilantro 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin Two 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice […]
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. Ingredients 4 ears corn on the cob with husks still attached Kosher salt, as needed 6 cups mesclun lettuce mix, rinsed and dried 3 red beefsteak tomatoes, sliced […]
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 […]