Salad
ORZO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION, AND MINT
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Cucumber really shines when paired with rice shaped orzo in this pasta salad. An assertive lemony dressing and a few supporting
April 15, 2023
Salad
PITA BREAD SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER (FATTOUSH)
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: The eastern Mediterranean salad fattoush puts cucumbers and tomatoes at center stage along with herbs, toasted pita bread, and bright, tangy
April 15, 2023
Salad
FIDDLEHEAD PANZANELLA
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: While fiddleheads are often prepared in a simple sauté or pickled, we wanted to create a more complex dish that would
April 15, 2023
Greek
COUNTRY-STYLE GREEK SALAD
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Most versions of Greek salad consist of iceberg lettuce, a few bits of green pepper, and a couple of pale tomato
April 15, 2023
Salad
CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RADISHES, LEMON, AND MINT
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Cucumbers and red onions are a great salad combo: The cucumber gives the salad some heft and juicy crunch, while the
April 15, 2023
Salad
PARSLEY-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA, WALNUTS, AND POMEGRANATE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Sweet, crisp, nearly seedless English cucumber pairs well with fresh parsley in terms of both flavor and texture in this pretty
April 15, 2023
Salad
SMASHED SICHUAN CUCUMBERS
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Smashed cucumbers, or pai huang gua, is a Sichuan dish that is typically served with rich, spicy food. We started with
April 15, 2023
Salad
ALGERIAN-STYLE FENNEL SALAD WITH ORANGES AND OLIVES
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: In Algeria and Tunisia, raw fennel is often used to make distinctive crisp, light salads. We liked the fennel best in
April 15, 2023
Featured
FENNEL SALAD
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: This salad, a mix of bright colors, lively flavors, and contrasting textures, is an edible advertisement for fennel. Since fennel is
April 15, 2023
Featured
FAVA BEAN AND RADISH SALAD
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS This vibrant, flavorful salad featuring fava beans, radishes, and pea shoots celebrates springtime in every bite. Since it takes a bit
April 15, 2023
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