Salad Recipes
From crisp green salads and pasta salads to main-dish chicken salads and homemade dressings, these are my tested salad recipes. I share the why behind each step, so every salad turns out fresh and balanced.
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Green Salad Recipes
Crisp greens start with dry leaves. Water left on lettuce dilutes the dressing and keeps it from clinging, while sturdy greens like kale soften when tossed with dressing.
Homemade Salad Dressings
Homemade dressings taste fresher than bottled. Vinaigrettes rely on an emulsion, with mustard or other emulsifiers holding oil and vinegar together, while creamy dressings start with a rich base like mayo, buttermilk, or yogurt.
Ingredient Guides
20 Types of Lettuce and Other Leafy Greens
Perhaps the most nutritious and powerful vegetable of all is one that’s easily overlooked: lettuce! Let’s go beyond iceberg and explore the many different types of lettuce and how each can make a delicious and positive contribution to your next healthy meal. There are so many varieties of lettuce and greens popping up at the…
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Pasta Salad Recipes
Al dente pasta holds its shape as it soaks up the dressing, so pasta salads stay tender, not mushy. A short chill in the fridge lets all the flavors come together.
Hearty Vegetarian Salads
Hearty vegetable salads hold up beautifully. Crunchy, sturdy vegetables stay crisp in the dressing, so these salads are perfect for potlucks, meal prep, and make-ahead lunches.
Salads with Chicken
Main-dish salads need a satisfying balance: juicy chicken, crunchy toppings, something sweet or tangy, and a dressing that ties it all together.
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Homemade Croutons
Croutons add an excellent crunch factor to any salad or soup, plus make eating your veggies much more enticing. The texture completely transforms into super crispy bites by cutting the bread into smaller pieces, tossing them in olive oil, and toasting. If you have week-old bread or maybe unwanted ends, don’t throw them away! Leftover…
Salad Tips & Tutorials
Great salads start with the basics. Learn how to choose and prep ingredients and build a dressing that holds together, so every salad comes out fresh and balanced.
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Types of Tomatoes & How to Use Them
Pantry Staples
Types of Vinegar and Uses
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6 Antioxidant Benefits
Fruit Salad Recipes
A squeeze of citrus brightens fruit salads and helps keep cut fruit like apples, bananas, and avocado from browning.
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