Coleslaw with a Hint of Maple Syrup

A touch of maple syrup infuses traditional coleslaw with a unique, unexpected sweetness. Try this slaw with pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, or barbecue.

Butter Lettuce and Fresh Herbs with Maytag Blue Cheese

Forget that wedge of iceberg beneath a glob of bottled blue cheese dressing. This lovely little salad is creamy yet sharp, rich yet acidic, classic yet blissfully unconventional.

Grilled Thai Beef Salad

Spicy. Sweet. Tangy. Irresistible. Even healthful. Just what we want in something that’s hot off the grill and destined for dinner.

Haricots Verts with Frisée and Bacon

A snappy vinaigrette dresses this frisee, green bean (haricots verts), and cipollini salad. Bacon bits add crunch, as do the optional sweetbread croutons.

Asparagus and Pecorino Salad

The asparagus in this salad is sublimely sweet and is balanced nicely by the saltiness of the pecorino cheese and tart zinginess of the dressing.

Pea Shoots

An ardent pea shoot aficionado divulges her favorite bling come spring–a simple, sprightly salad that flaunts the sweeter side of these cute, curly shoots.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 3

Scrummy Warm Arugula Salad

For this warm arugula salad, caramelized red onions, pancetta, and pine nuts are drizzled with balsamic vinegar and tossed with cool arugula. Marvelous.

Grilled Asparagus, Prosciutto, Fried Bread, and Poached Egg

Bright, sweet asparagus is accompanied by fresh prosciutto, fried bread, and a gently poached egg. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar balances the richness.

Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Vine Tomatoes

A salad of earthy cannellini beans, onions, and garlic is tossed in a light dressing. On the side: grape tomatoes, whose flavor is intensified by roasting.

Pecorino and Bean Salad

This Pecorino and bean salad is a classic dish you’ll find in Italy. It’s so easy to throw together and more impressive than the usual mixed green salad.

Arugula Salad with Country Ham, Pears, and Honey Vinaigrette

This arugula and ham salad balances the saltiness of the ham, the juiciness of pears, and the tartness of the dressing. Serve it as an entree or appetizer.

Fregola Salad with Fresh Citrus and Red Onion

Fregola is a toasted semolina pasta with a nutty flavor that’s very popular in Sardinia. This salad includes orange, grapefruit, onion, and herbs.

Cauliflower “Couscous” with Basil-Lemon Sauce

The cauliflower is finely chopped so it resembles couscous and better absorbs flavors. It’s then tossed in a light basil-lemon sauce with a hint of maple syrup.

Warm Sourdough Bread Salad with Chicken

Tender. Crunchy. Sour. Sweet. This satiating and surprising bread salad is full of contradictions, including how something so straightforward can taste so complex.

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• 10 M
• 1 H
• 3

Poached Pear, Rogue River Blue Cheese, and Hazelnut Salad

For this salad, fresh pears are poached in red wine to give them a gorgeous color and deeper flavor that’s delicious with the assertive blue cheese and toasty hazelnuts.

Maple Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad

Maple glazed tuna is just that: tuna steak brushed with a maple syrup-mustard glaze. Along side is a salad of Yukon Gold potatoes, pears, nuts and greens.

Barley Salad

For this barley salad, pearl barley and black barley are tossed with pine nuts, chiles, cucumber, and olives. Serve the salad as starter or as a toothsome lunch.

Pear, Basil, and Pecorino Toscano Salad

This Italian pear, basil, and Pecorino Toscano salad is a perfect fall dish. The sweet pears, pungent basil, and meaty Pecorino Toscano play well together.

Salad with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds, Pears, and Pomegranate

This wintertime salad is composed of salad greens, pomegranates, and tender pears. Sweet and crunchy caramelized pumpkin seeds round out this leafy delight.

Saffron Pasta Salad with Tuna and Fresh Herbs

This pasta salad with tuna is tinted yellow by saffron. The pasta salad is easy to cook and can be made ahead. For the salad use big pasta for big effect.