Peach Arugula Salad

September 12, 2008 15 Comments The 8th graders at Shining Mountain Waldorf School held a huge peach sale this week and we participated by ordering two cases.  Today, the boys and I picked up 40 pounds of luscious local Colorado peaches after dismissal.  Hands and faces sticky with juice, the boys dug in before we made it

Shaved Mushroom, Celery, and Sesame Salad

I’ve been a fan of raw mushrooms since I was a kid, so I’ve been happy to see them making a comeback at New York restaurants in the past few years. I’ve always liked their quiet but fresh flavor and their springy bounce. In this salad, the color palette—pale whites and browns—may leave something to

Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad

Avocado adds creaminess while sunflower seeds provide texture and crunch in this easy tuna-spinach salad. Updated on April 19, 2024 Photo: Greg DuPree Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ (5 ounce) can water-packed tuna ¼ cup diced avocado ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seed dressing 1 tablespoon diced red onion

Walnut Sage Heirloom Tomato Salad

Photo by Camilla Maybee Prep time 10 minutes Serves 6-8 Author Notes I tend to make grand dinner plans in the summertime that are quickly abandoned as soon as the temps eek past 90. This is a simple, quick dish that can be made to accompany just about anything, from burgers to steak to fish…or

My Husband’s Broccoli-Nut Salad

Photo by James Ransom Makes about 6 cups Author Notes Broccoli-nut salad is a Southern potluck staple. Raw broccoli florets are combined with grated carrots, diced red onions, and candied walnuts then tossed with a slightly tangy and sweet dressing. Some folks add bacon bits, others add dried cranberries or raisins, and then there are

Summer Shrimp Salad

Crunchy romaine and cucumbers, juicy shrimp, and a creamy soy-mayo dressing are just a few of the reasons you’ll love this delicious dinner salad recipe. It comes together in just 15 minutes, yet packs in tons of flavor. In fact, the dressing might just become your go-to dipping sauce for everything from crudites to grilled

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