Adding canned beans is a quick, convenient way to make a salad into a meal - they boost the protein to make the salad more satisfying. We call for kidney beans, but other canned beans like cannellinis or black beans would also work nicely. 6 cups ch
2 cup fresh shelled peas 1/2 pound snow peas 1/2 cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Juice of 1 lemon Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch mint, chopped fine (reserve some whole leaves for garnish) 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumb
3 small heads curly endive, preferable frisee 3 large Granny Smith apples 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Separate endive leaves and wash well in
2 pounds spinach, well rinsed, thick stems removed 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped 5 scallions, green parts only, trimmed and finely chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons good-quality soy sauce, such as Kikkoman 1 tablespoon Asian
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/4 cup drained finely chopped sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 cup lentilles du Puy (French green lentils) picked over and rinsed 1/2 cup cru
Bacon and eggs arent just for breakfasthere they star along with slightly-bitter dandelion greens in a simple main dish salad. 3 slices whole-wheat bread, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 c
Our Grilled Chicken Caesar is far lighter, and just as good, as the popular full-fat version. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat 1 teaspoon canola oil 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 8 cups washe
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard 2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Scant 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tangerines, peel and pith
