RecipeShaved Zucchini and Herb Salad with ParmesanRaw zucchini gets the spotlight it deserves in this elegant, nuanced salad with handfuls of herbs, crunchy hazelnuts and plenty of Parmesan.2
RecipeCharred Snap Peas with Radishes, Mint and LemonSnap peas and mint are a classic springtime combination—and for more flavor, add a high-heat char. (You won’t sacrifice any of the freshness.) OR Crisp sugar snaps get a quick char in a cast iron skillet. Peppery radishes and bright lemon add freshnesBy Calvin CoxApril 5, 20241
RecipeAvocado, Pineapple and Arugula Salad with Fresh Chili and LimeWith fresh pineapple, avocado, chili and lime, it's the perfect balance of creaminess, fruitiness, and subtle heat.By Courtney HillDecember 20, 20213
RecipeCelery Root and Frisée Salad with Mustard and CapersThis is our update to céléri rémoulade, a classic French slaw-like salad of celery root with a mayonnaise-based dressing. Grainy mustard, lemon juice and capers add brisk, bright flavor that contrasts the natural sweetness of the celery root, fennel aBy Julia RackowAugust 6, 2018
RecipeChickpea and Cucumber Salad (Chana Chaat)“Perfect summer dish,” one reader calls this chickpea and cucumber salad: our go-to, garden-fresh antidote to summer heat, based on the popular Indian street snack.By Julia RackowApril 2, 20182
RecipeSmashed Cucumber Salad with Peanuts, Scallions and CilantroRefreshing and boldly textured, with savory scallions and peanuts for crunch.By Julia RackowOctober 15, 20191
RecipeMelon Salad with Arugula, Pistachios and Goat CheeseThis is a mashup, of sorts, of the Greek classic called karpouzi salata (watermelon salad) and Palestinian salatat jarjeer (arugula salad). Refreshing, summery and colorful, this dish juxtaposes savory, sweet and bitter flavors with crisp, creamy and 1
RecipeCauliflower-Chickpea Salad with Dill-Lemon DressingWith a wide array of flavors and textures—from sweet to spicy and crisp to creamy—this unique yogurt-dressed chickpea and cauliflower salad is deliciously complex. It’s our simplified version of a recipe from Nicolaus Balla’s and Cortney Burns’s “Bar 3
RecipeGrape Tomato Salad with Parsley and DillWith any garden-fresh salad that stars minimal ingredients, such as summer tomatoes, light techniques make a big difference.By Julia RackowOctober 15, 20191
RecipeJicama and Mango Salad with Chili-Lime VinaigretteJicama is a root vegetable with a mild, refreshing flavor and a light, crisp texture that shreds nicely. To peel the jicama, use a paring knife to cut into chunks and peel each piece, as the skin can be difficult to remove with a standard vegetable pe1
RecipeChilean Celery and Avocado SaladApio con palta, or celery with avocado, is a common Chilean salad. Our version includes sliced radishes for beautiful contrasting color and a pepperiness that plays off the smooth, creamy avocado. Look for bunched celery with leaves attached and incluBy Elizabeth MindreauSeptember 21, 20211
RecipeSnow Pea and Summer Squash Salad with Goat CheeseThis bright salad pairs crisp snow peas with silky summer squash, the two briefly cooked together in the microwave. We meld the vegetables and balance their sweetness with a simple vinaigrette and creamy, tangy fresh goat cheese (or feta, if you prefeBy Rose HattabaughOctober 27, 2021
RecipeGuatemalan-Style Radish and Mint SaladGuatemalan picado de rábano is a chopped radish salad. The combination of the radish’s pepperiness, tangy-sweet citrus and fresh mint makes a vibrantly hued, deliciously refreshing side. For our version, instead of chopping, we halve and slice the radBy Elizabeth MindreauSeptember 22, 2021
RecipeCharred Corn with Coconut, Chilies and LimeIn this recipe, inspired by Andy Ricker’s grilled corn from his book “Pok Pok,” cut corn kernels pair with coconut to make a delicious savory-sweet side that’s perfect for cookouts or potlucks. The natural sugars and fat in the coconut milk speed the By Julia RackowDecember 18, 20193
RecipeBok Choy Salad with Cucumber and PeanutsFull of texture and savory with umami, this slaw-like salad gets loads of salty, nutty flavor from a generous amount of roasted peanuts that are finely chopped, toasted, then mixed with a little of the dressing. Be sure to use baby bok choy rather thaBy Rose HattabaughSeptember 21, 20213
RecipeAsparagus and Romaine Salad with Green Goddess DressingThe green goddess dressing for this salad uses silken tofu instead of the usual mayonnaise to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. The tofu's lightness allows the fresh, clean flavor of the herbs and the brightness of the vinegar and lemon to sparkleBy Elizabeth GermainNovember 20, 2017
RecipeApple and Fennel Salad with Candied PecansThis robust salad is modeled on one from Alon Shaya's cookbook, “Shaya.” We prefer to make our own candied pecans because they taste better than store-bought; they can be made a day to two in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperaBy Courtney HillDecember 10, 20183
RecipeAvocado and Arugula Salad with Smoked AlmondsSmoked almonds and silky avocados meet in this salad inspired by a recipe in “The Basque Book” by Alex Raij and Eder Montero. The almonds add texture and two varieties of smoked paprika bring woodsy notes and just the right amount of heat. Once assembBy Phoebe MaglathlinOctober 15, 20191
RecipeBread Salad with Kale, Beets and Blue CheeseFor this hearty salad, we took a cue from panzanella, an Italian tomato and bread salad. But we swapped tomatoes for kale and paired it with sweet, earthy beets and bold blue cheese. It’s delicious on its own as a light main course, but it's also exce1
RecipeBurmese Tomato Salad with Shallots and PeanutsThis tomato salad is an electric symphony of sweet, salty, tangy, nutty, herbal and spicy notes that elevate tomatoes’ summery flavor.By Courtney HillAugust 15, 20224
