Friday, September 19, 2008

The Very Best New Salad Recipes & Ideas!

Watercress & Beet Salad (recipe) 70 minutes
Chef David Tanis of Chez Panisse has a new book, and a Watercress and Beet salad recipe.

Herbs and More Herbs Salad (recipe) 30 minutes
Still have that herb garden going? Here's a great way to use those herbs.

Tender Greens, Caramelized Nuts, Pears - Yum! (recipe) 60 minutes
Click the link, then scroll down the page for this terrific salad.

Roast Carrot & Avocado Salad (recipe) 60 minutes
Adapted from a new book by chef Jamie Oliver. Photo from David Loftus/Hyperion.

Nicoise Redux (recipe) 60 minutes
A new take on a wonderful old salad.

Dorothy Lamour's Cantaloupe Salad (recipe) 20 minutes
A fresh -- even if it is from back in the day -- take on the Waldorf!

1936 Salad For Thespians (recipe) 40 minutes
From an old cookbook about what actor's eat "when they eat."

Simple Zucchini Salad (recipe) 40 minutes
Most of the time is the zucchini, unattended. Quick to make.

Simple Thai Squid Salad (recipe) 20 minutes
Simple to make, from Asian Ingredients by Bruce Cost.

Spinach, Arugula & Strawberry Salad (recipe) 20 minutes
Delicious with ingredients straight from the Farmer's Market.

Hungarian Pepper Salad (recipe) 75 minutes
Fresh, flavorful peppers are available from Farmer's Markets and many stores.

Quick Shrimp, Avocado & Mango Salad (recipe) 30 minutes
You can substitute other cooked fish, or even lobster for the shrimp.

Fennel & White Bean Salad (recipe) 30 minutes
From a recipe by Jeremy Jackson.

A Fresh Take On Italian Salads! (link)
Great L.A. Times piece has Grilled Romaine With Fava Beans, Farro Salad, Romano Bean & Oregano Salad! Romano bean salad, photo L.A. Times, at right.

Spicy Nepali Bean Salad (recipe) 20 minutes
From The New York Times food pages, free registration required.

BLT Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes (recipe) 20 minutes
From The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook.

Tandoori Chicken With Tomato Salad (recipe) 90 minutes
Adapted from The Take-Out Menu Cookbook.

Pecan Chicken Salad (recipe) 40 minutes
Seedless grapes give this a nice sweetness.

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (recipe) 20 minutes
With a cider vinegar dressing.

Tomato Salad (recipe) 15 minutes
Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette tossed with cherry tomatoes. (This recipe is within the spaghetti recipe.)

Bulgur, Chicken, Watercress Salad (recipe) 60 minutes
A takeoff from tabouli, with fresh tarragon and almonds!

Pomegrante & Shrimp Tabouli Salad (recipe) 40 minutes
Wonderful color from this fall fruit.

Alice Waters' Cucumber Salad (recipe) 15 minutes
With lime juice and cilantro. So simple.

Grilled Turkey & Cantaloupe Salad! (recipe) 100 minutes
Unusual and delicious, with a ginger lime vinaigrette.

Melon, Tomato & Onion Salad (recipe) 40 minutes
You can use a variety of melons for this easy to make dish.

Italian Rice, Cranberry Bean Salad (recipe) 2 hours, mostly unattended
A main course salad from The Boston Globe, free registration required.

Adding Purslane To Salads (link)
Great health benefits from this late summer green.

Great Chefs Talk About What Makes A Great Chef's Salad! (link)
How to build your Chef's Salad.