Salad Recipes

Introduction There used to be a tiny Asian bistro tucked away on a bustling street corner near my old university campus that made the most … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the orzo with the lemon juice and call it a salad?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon while we … Read more

Introduction “The sizzle when the red onions hit the hot skillet was the first thing I noticed before I even stepped fully inside Rick’s kitchen … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple tomato salsa. I had grand plans of chopping ripe tomatoes, adding a dash of lime, and calling … Read more

Introduction My neighbor watched me struggling to whip up something quick for an unexpected summer get-together and didn’t say anything at first. Then, with a … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday, I was wandering through the local farmers market, juggling a basket of fresh basil and a cracked carton of eggs when the … Read more

Introduction Last Saturday, while waiting for my car to get a quick oil change, I found myself chatting with the mechanic—a man who, honestly, seemed … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t we just toss everything in the jar and shake it up?” my friend asked one breezy Saturday afternoon as we prepped lunch … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore they hated watermelon salad for years. Seriously, they declared it “too weird” and “not salad, really.” Three summers ago, I whipped … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said as I dropped by to borrow some sugar on a humid Thursday evening. I barely stepped inside … Read more