A few servings of this salad make a perfect for a light lunch all on its own. It also makes a fantastic vegetarian offering at any picnic or barbecue.
Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Dish: Salads
Couscous Salad
Couscous is a great textural element to build a salad around, providing a simple, easily dressed base that pairs flexibly with your favorite veggies and dried fruits. This side is an especially excellent option for summer cookouts. Tip: If you don’t have currants in the cupboard, use whatever unsweetened dried fruit you have on hand. […]
Couscous & Fruit Salad
Fresh berries and nectarines are available in the summer, making this a seasonal salad for most of us. Don’t let the weather hold you back! Any fruit you can get your hands on will work with this concept. Citrus, pineapple, apples … let the seasonal options at the grocery store be your guide.
Tuscan Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Feta can add a lot of salty flavor, making it a great ingredient to include in a salad dressing. If you prefer little chunks of feta in your dressing, you can whisk together the dressing instead of pureeing it.
Chickpea Pasta Salad with Oranges
Bright citrus brings a refreshing flavor to this less traditional pasta salad. Chickpeas hold up nicely in the fridge if you need to store it. For the best texture, choose your favorite in-season citrus. Clementines or blood oranges would be excellent in place of navel oranges at the right time of year.
California Coleslaw
A delicious variation on a traditional dish, this easy coleslaw uses Dijon and dill to bring pep to your crunchy cabbage side. Make ahead by a day or two for the best flavor.
Broccoli Rabe & Orzo Salad
If broccoli rabe is hard to find in your local store, substitute any dark, leafy green. Mustard or dandelions would be particularly nice, as a slightly bitter green is exactly what the tangy lemon and salty feta want to create a complete flavor profile to top the simple orzo.
Black Bean Toss
The hint of cumin in the home-toasted tortilla strips brings just the right note of spice to this refreshing salad. Perfectly ripe mango adds exotic sweetness and the protein of the black beans guarantees that this salad will be satisfying as a side or as a meal on its own.