Salad

When most people think of Brussels sprouts, they picture them roasted until gloriously crispy—maybe drizzled with balsamic and served beside a hearty main dish. Delicious, yes. But what if I told you there’s a fresher, crunchier, and dare I say, more exciting way to enjoy these little green gems? Enter: my shaved, Brussels sprouts salad […]

Autumn’s arrival brings a shift in flavors—earthy, warm, and just the right touch of brightness to balance the richness of the season. This collard green salad, dressed in a tangy mustard seed vinaigrette with hints of orange, captures that essence beautifully. With sweet, crunchy candied almonds and tart-dried cranberries woven throughout, every bite is a […]

When a Hollywood icon’s go-to meal makes waves online, it’s worth taking note—especially when it’s as wholesome, vibrant, and approachable as Jennifer Aniston’s now-famous “Friends” salad. This fresh, nutrient-packed dish took TikTok by storm, delighting fans with its balance of flavor and simplicity. It’s a perfect example of a meal that feels indulgent yet is […]

For those who relish the bold flavors of an antipasto platter but seek a healthier alternative, this antipasto salad is a revelation. This contemporary rendition captures the essence of the classic Italian antipasto with a modern twist, celebrating the robustness of salami while maintaining a mindful approach to ingredients. Salami, with its origins tracing back […]

Kale, pancetta, and apple salad is a simple yet deeply flavorful dish ideal for fall and winter. It pairs the earthy, slightly bitter notes of fresh kale with the smoky, savory crispness of pancetta and the sweet, tangy crunch of green apples, offering a perfect harmony of both flavors and textures. This salad is also […]

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that perfectly complements those summer vibes you’re feeling, look no further. This couscous and chickpea salad fits the bill, while also offering a powerhouse of wholesome ingredients. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this lovely recipe comes together effortlessly offering a plethora of health benefits to boot. […]

I adore tomato salads of any kind and make them often when tomatoes are in season. If the tomatoes are farm fresh, the flavor is so intoxicating, that very little even needs to be added flavor-wise to make a great side dish to just about any entrée. But toss some beans in and you turn […]

Beets are a winter essential, loaded with nutrition and low in calories as well. Some say this prominent vegetable may just hold the secret for keeping healthy in cooler months.  This simple roasted beet salad with pistachios, dressed with a punchy orange vinaigrette is a wonderful way to incorporate beets into your diet going forward. […]

This is not a health blog, and not everything I eat is healthy. I can own that. Good health for me is all about moderation. I eat everything, but it’s balanced and I eat a lot of salads. I am a big believer in “eating the rainbow“. All those brightly colored vegetables offer amazing nutrients […]

Crab Louie salad, (pronounced LOO-ey), known also as, “the king of salads“, is a well-known dish, most food historians agree, first began appearing on menus of finer West Coast restaurants, sometime between the turn of the 20th century and World War I. Dig a little deeper and you find the first printed recipe for the […]

This cabbage and kale slaw is all about simple flavors I love, and can’t get enough of. Sadly, despite its run of fame, kale still gets a bit of a bad rap. But to be frank, I think that has to do with two things in particular: (1) cleaning it and (2) good flavor balance. […]

The Cobb salad is an American classic and one of the first salads I was introduced to as a kid. It was and remains, the perfect salad. A Cobb is a beautiful, bountiful salad representing a symphony of flavors and textures. Eating a Cobb salad is never a chore, but rather a culinary experience. To […]

This simple recipe has a story to it. This seared tuna salad is a dish I ate almost nightly when I managed a restaurant in NYC years ago. It was my go-to meal of choice, not only because I’m a big tuna fan, but because it is incredibly easy (and fast) to make. Most importantly, […]

I’m still obsessed with Din Tai Fung’s cucumber salad, but this cucumber and kohlrabi salad is a new favorite. Simple, healthy, flavorful, and best part, effortless. There is nothing all that fancy about this salad, but kohlrabi, a much less talked about vegetable, with its sweet, yet slightly peppery flavor is the true star here. […]

If there’s one dish that captures the essence of late summer, it’s this tomato salad with anchovy vinaigrette. Swoon-worthy doesn’t even begin to cover it. To say I’m a salad person would be an understatement—there’s almost always one on my dinner table, thanks to my mother, who made salads a staple at nearly every meal. […]