Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
“Abe Lincoln stunk of cumin.” I’ve been carrying that opening line around in my head for years, though I didn’t write it myself. It was written by a classmate in … Read more
Salad Recipes
Salads make delicious and healthy side dishes or main dishes. The salad recipes here are easy, tasty, and full of nutritious ingredients. From the simple and mouthwatering 5-Ingredient Watermelon and Feta Salad to spicy Mexican Corn Salad with Chiles, Lime, and Parmesan, you’re sure to find your ideal salad here.
Cucumber Salad with Lime Dressing
If you’re familiar with San Francisco weather, you know how rare a warm summer night is here. Or a warm summer day, for that matter. Naturally, the family dinner that … Read more
Beet Salad with Harissa Dressing
A couple of posts ago I wrote about reuniting with my childhood friend Danielle, from a large Moroccan family, who had grown up to become a caterer. At the time … Read more
Beet Salad with Blue Cheese, Crisp Candied Orange Zest, and Champagne Vinaigrette
On my recent trip to Connecticut, I got really lucky at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. No, I didn’t hit it big at the craps table, but … Read more
Roasted Asparagus with Sauce Gribiche
Still have a hard-boiled egg or two cluttering up your refrigerator post-Easter? Try using it in a Sauce Gribiche. It is one of those dishes that seems incredibly fancy just … Read more
Matzo Fattoush or Bread Salad for Passover
One thing that can be said about us Jews is that we like to eat, and we approach our holidays with hungry anticipation. Passover, in particular, is a time for … Read more
Israeli Couscous Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pistachios, and Hummus Vinaigrette
Israeli Couscous Salad with Hummus Vinaigrette is a new favorite for me. It’s hearty, delicious, and delivers layers of contrasting flavors and textures. Ever since Juliana posted her easy pomegranate-seeding … Read more
Asparagus and Shrimp Salad
Asparagus and shrimp salad is a great way to use fresh spring asparagus. I heart San Francisco’s New May Wah grocery store! Spanning half a city block, this Asian mega-market … Read more