What’s better than tuna with mayo? This recipe: no contest. Tuna’s salty flavor is genius with beans, veggies, and capers. With ingredients this flavorful, any dressing more than a little lemon juice and olive oil would be overkill. Tip: If you want to make this ahead, keep the greens separate until right before you serve.
Dish: Salads
Colorful Veggie Slaw
There’s nothing quite like a bright burst of color to make a plate more appealing and make veggies look enticing. This slaw is a minor variation on a cookout classic—test it in place of your old family recipe at your next summer shindig.
Strawberry Cucumber Salad
There’s only one word for this perfect summer salad: refreshing. Crispy, cool fruits and veggies are topped with an herbed vinaigrette that’s like a gift from the garden on a hot day.
Squash Lentil Salad
If you’re looking for the perfect main course to wow at a vegetarian feast, look no further than this excellent salad. It’s also an excellent meal to make ahead to reheat throughout the week for lunches.
Pomegranate Millet Salad
Millet is a fantastic grain to roll into your diet, and this salad is a gorgeous way to do it. Pomegranate is a perfect flavor to enjoy during the fall, when it’s in season, although some stores offer the seeds independently for longer than the whole fruits are available.
Lentil Salad
This is a perfect recipe for using up leftover lentils. You don’t need to add salt to the dressing, as the olives and cheese provide plenty. The real flavor stars of this dish, however, are the lemon and dill, which will complement pretty much any fresh salad veggie you’d like to add in. To make […]
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
The flavors of this dish are inspired by the cuisine of North Africa. As Ras el Hanout is increasing in popularity, it’s often available in the spice blend section, but if you can’t find it, you can make your own from ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard.
Salmon Black Bean Salad
Smoked salmon can be a pricey ingredient, but don’t feel like you have to purchase it specially to make this salad. If you’ve got a leftover filet of salmon or trout from a favorite recipe, stretch it into two servings with a can of beans and some fresh produce for a delicious meal that will […]