Salad Recipes

There used to be this little Greek place on the corner of 7th and Main, tucked between a dry cleaner and a shop that sold … Read more

I had a strict “no fruit in savory dishes” policy for years. Fruit belonged in smoothies, pies, and maybe on a cheese board at the … Read more

“Why don’t you just toss the cucumbers with yogurt instead of mayo?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon while I was trying to explain … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple summer side dish — just a quick salad to go with dinner. I grabbed what I thought was … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday afternoon, I was juggling a hectic kitchen scene—pots bubbling, kids calling, and me trying to whip up something that wasn’t just thrown … Read more

“Why don’t you just toss the peaches on the grill instead of slicing them raw?” my friend Matt asked one humid July evening. I started … Read more

Introduction “Last Saturday afternoon wasn’t anything special. I just popped over to my neighbor’s place to drop off some books, and before I’d even stepped … Read more

“Why not just toss the ranch dressing straight into the pasta and call it a day?” my friend asked one lazy Sunday afternoon while I … Read more

Introduction My friend Dave had insisted for years that watermelon salads were overrated, just sugary fruit tossed with odd bits of cheese and herbs. “Why … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a straightforward coleslaw, the kind I’d whipped up a dozen times before. I grabbed the wrong apples — Granny … Read more