If your neighbor just dropped off a grocery bag full of zucchini, then this recipe is for you because it calls for 1 medium zucchini per serving. In this recipe, the zucchini gets salted and drained to draw out its moisture, which causes it to shrink significantly. Drawing out the […]
SALADS
Roasted Radish, Fennel, and Beet Salad
Cooks in 30 Minutes Difficulty EasyBrussels Sprout, Fennel, and Pomegranate Salad
Difficulty EasyBlack Lentil and Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata and Olives
Cooks in 1 Hours, 10 Minutes Difficulty EasyShaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan, Castelvetrano Olives, and Pine Nuts
Difficulty EasyButternut Squash, Kale, and Farro Salad
Difficulty Easy(Serves 4) 2 cups cooked farro, room temperature or cooler (barley works well too) 4 cups lacinato kale, shredded 1 medium butternut squash, (peeled, seeds removed, and cut into 1/2 inch dice) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 3/4 cup Lemon Caper Dressing (ingredient list below) Kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper […]
Broccoli, Carrot, and Cabbage Slaw with 3 Ingredient Miso Tahini Dressing
(Serves 4) 4 cups green cabbage, shredded 2 cups carrots, shredded 2 cups broccoli stems, shredded 2 tbsp sweet white miso paste 2 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar (or plain rice wine vinegar and 2 tsp honey) 1/2 cup tahini Room temperature water (about 1/2-3/4 cup) Kosher salt sumac (optional, […]
Summer Greek Quinoa Salad
Difficulty EasyThis is a truly satisfying salad on its own, but also great with grilled meat, fish, or high quality jarred tuna (here I used Tonnino brand tuna in olive oil). (Serves 4-6) 3 cups cooked quinoa, cold 5 oz Feta (I prefer Sheep’s Milk, but use what you like), crumbled […]
Pesto Potato and Green Bean Salad
(Serves 4 as a side dish) 2 cups green beans, cleaned and trimmed 2 cups pee wee potatoes, washed 1/3 cup Pesto 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved Kosher salt black pepper Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice, and then enough water to fill the […]
Kale and Roasted Cauliflower Caesar Salad
Difficulty Easy(Serves 4) For Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 6 cups lacinato kale, stems removed, roughly chopped 1 head cauliflower, cut into one inch florets 1/2 cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, grated Eggless Caesar Dressing (recipe below) Parmesan Croutons (recipe below) 2-3 tbsp Grapeseed oil Kosher salt Black […]
Fennel and Blood Orange Salad with Poppyseed Vinaigrette
Difficulty EasyExceptional Herb and Parmesan Croutons
6 cups day old baguette, cubed 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated parmesan (pecorino is excellent too) 3/4 tsp dried basil 3/4 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp granulated garlic 1/2 tsp season salt (I like Simply Organic) 1/4 tsp black pepper Kosher salt Preheat oven to 375 and cover […]
Late Summer Vegetable Salad with Roasted Garlic Salsa Verde
(Serves 2 as a main or 3 as a side) 2 cups cooked farro, room temperature 1 pint cherry tomatoes, rinsed and dried 1/2 cup Roasted Garlic Salsa Verde, recipe below 4-5 baby eggplants 1 head of garlic 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp granulated garlic […]
Crispy Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Salad
(Serves 4) 3 6-8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 tsp seasoned salt (I use Simply Organic) 10 tbsp grapeseed oil 5 tbsp Kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 cups of zucchini noodles (from 2 large […]
Thai Steak Salad with Rice Noodles
(Serves 4) Needs 24 hours time for marination For marinade: 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 tbsp ginger, grated 3 tbsp garlic, minced 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp dark sesame oil For salad dressing: 3/4 cup lime juice (from 6 limes) 2/3 cup fish sauce 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 […]
Chick Pea, Green Bean, and Tomato Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
1 cup canned chick peas, drained 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved (or cut into thirds if really long) 1 cob of corn 1 cup celery, shaved on a mandolin 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup red onion, small dice 1/2 cup aged white cheddar, crumbled 1/2 cup […]
Quinoa Tabbouleh
3 cups (packed) fresh flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves 3 cups cooked quinoa, cold 1/3 cup Extra Virgin olive oil 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 English Cucumber, small dice 1/4 cup red onion, small dice (optional) 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground […]
Steak Shawarma Salad
Difficulty Easy(Serves 3 people) 1 lb skirt steak 1 large onion, sliced or julienned 3 romaine hearts, chopped 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/2 English cucumber, shaved on mandoline 3-4 radishes, shaved on mandoline 2 avocados, sliced 1/4 cup mint, torn 1/2 cup tahini 2 small lemons, juiced […]
Cabbage, Broccoli, and Carrot Slaw with Miso and Ume Plum Dressing
(Serves 2) A food processor with a shredder blade makes this salad come together very quickly. 4 cups cabbage, shredded 3/4 cup broccoli stems, shredded or julienned 3/4 cup carrots, shredded or julienned 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled to room temperature 1 avocado, sliced sesame seeds, for garnish […]
Quinoa and Brussels Sprout Salad with Kalamata Olives and Feta (aka Winter Greek Quinoa Salad)
Difficulty Easy(Serves 3-4) 2 cups cooked quinoa, room temperature 3 cups shaved Brussels sprouts 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and diced 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp capers 1 […]