Blog Archives for tag Salad

‘Radicchio & Orange Salad’

Radicchio is a purple-hued, winter chicory that falls under the ‘bitter greens’ category.  Hearty in texture and very versatile, this bitter green… Continue reading »

Escarole Salad with Seared Scallops, Crisp Apples & Hazelnuts

Having a lot of apples in the house is a lovely problem to have.  This time of year when apples… Continue reading »

‘Parsnip, Rocket & Lentil Salad with Tapenade Dressing’

What a great idea to use a flavorful store-bought olive tapenade as a dressing for a healthy salad!  A simple… Continue reading »

Roasted Beet Caprese

We all know and love a traditional caprese salad: slices of ripe tomato, rounds of fresh mozzarella cheese and sweet… Continue reading »

Baby Arugula Salad with Caramelized Figs, Pepitas & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

I couldn’t resist buying these lovely brown turkey figs at the market the other day.  I decided to include them… Continue reading »

‘Niçoise Salad with Baby Artichokes’

Yet another fabulous version of a beloved Niçoise salad! This version includes the basics: quality tuna in olive oil, olives,… Continue reading »

Fennel, Orange & Watercress Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette

For this light summer salad I started with the classic combination of raw fennel and sweet navel oranges.  From there I added in watercress… Continue reading »

Peppery Watercress with Persimmons, Pistachios & Lemon Vinaigrette

Grab a bag of watercress the next time you see these tender greens in the store.  Peppery in flavor like… Continue reading »

‘Kale & Preserved Lemon Cous Cous’

This is the first of many recipes I can’t wait to try from a new cookbook by Peter Gordon.  A… Continue reading »

Tender Mâche with Roasted Parsnips & Prosciutto

The idea for this lovely salad came from an older Martha Stewart Gardening episode I recently watched.  She was interviewing… Continue reading »