Salad Recipes

“The summer I turned thirty, I wasn’t expecting much from a quick stop at my neighbor Rosa’s place.” I had just dropped by to borrow … Read more

Introduction The other day, I was waiting for my car to get an oil change at this tiny, tucked-away garage when the owner—an older gentleman … Read more

My neighbor watched me fumble with a giant, unwieldy watermelon last summer and didn’t say anything at first. Then, with a quiet smile, she slid … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore she hated cold noodle salads. For years, she’d push away any dish that wasn’t warm and hearty, insisting that chilling noodles … Read more

“I just popped in to grab some sugar,” my neighbor called out as I stepped into her kitchen last Saturday afternoon. Before I even closed … Read more

Introduction “I don’t do fruit salads,” my friend Mark declared one humid July afternoon, arms crossed, clearly unimpressed. He’d spent years turning his nose up … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor called out through the screen door as I wandered into her kitchen on a lazy Saturday afternoon. I … Read more

There used to be a little farm-to-table café tucked behind a bustling market street in Charleston that made the most unforgettable Fresh Peach Caprese Salad … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple side dish to go with my grilled chicken dinner. I grabbed the wrong cabbage—red instead of green—and … Read more

Last summer, I found myself wandering through a bustling farmer’s market on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. Among the vibrant piles of tomatoes and fresh herbs, … Read more