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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Ingredients 2 lb chicken […]
Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 Red Delicious apples 2 Golden Delicious apples 2 Granny Smith apples 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 cup celery hearts, medium dice 1/2 cup […]
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 […]