I grew up eating fried green tomatoes – and loving them. I created this salad to take advantage of the unique, tart flavor and wonderful cornmeal crunch of fried green tomatoes but lightened it up with juicy, ripe tomatoes. It looks especially pretty when you use different colors and shapes of heirloom tomatoes. WHAT TO […]
Fried Green Tomato and Ripe Red Tomato Salad w/ Goat Cheese & Sweet Basil Vinaigrette
August 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fresh Mozzarella Salad w/ Avocado, Roasted Corn, & Grape Tomatoes
July 1, 2018 by 3 Comments
I tasted fresh mozzarella for the first time when I moved to New York City in the ’80s. Growing up in Tennessee, I’d had only the mozzarella you find in grocery stores; that was considered “gourmet cheese” in our house. As with the first time I tasted fresh herbs, roasted peppers, or asparagus that didn’t […]
Classic California Cobb Salad
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
There’s nothing very unusual about this traditional Cobb salad – it’s just as good as they get. The combination of blue cheese and avocado is one that people can’t seem to get enough of, then add the bacon and forget about it. Whether we make a Cobb wrap, sandwich, a soft taco, or this salad […]
Heirloom and Shell Bean Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
August 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
LET THE FARMERS’ MARKET BE YOUR GUIDE. Select a variety of fresh beans and peas to throw into this salad (as well as into resealable bags to freeze for winter months). You can also use canned or dried beans. I love to order dried heirloom offerings like Moros and Christmas Limas from Rancho Gordo of […]
Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Salad with Torn Pesto Croutons
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I can’t get enough fresh basil in summer, so I often bake pesto croutons, which provide extra herbs and crunch. I love this salad on its own or spread across a bed of arugula. And I’ll put the croutons on any fresh mix of greens. Serves 4 to 6 1/2 cup Basil Pesto (see […]
Kale Salad with Tangerines, Avocado and Crispy Country Ham
October 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
WHENEVER I ASK PETER TO MAKE SALAD DRESSING, he reaches for a coffee mug instead of a bowl or jar, as I would do. He uses very little oil and whatever mustard he happens to pull from the refrigerator door: Dijon, yellow, honey or whole grain. His concoction is never quite the same, but it’s […]
Grilled Peach Salad with Shaved Country Ham and Summer Herbs
August 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Salted watermelon, cornbread, and molasses. You don’t have to look far to see how much Southerners like to mix their sweet with their salty. This summery salad, featuring balsamic-glazed grilled peaches and shaved country ham tossed with fresh herbs and creamy goat cheese, is an elegant tribute to this unendingly popular flavor combination. For real […]
Beet-and-Citrus Salad
December 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Play with different citrus here, such as tangelos, blood oranges, or clementines.
Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Avocado, Roasted Corn and Grape Tomatoes
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I tasted fresh mozzarella for the first time when I loved to New York City in the ’80s. Growing up in Tennessee, I’d had only the mozzarella you find in grocery stores; that was considered “gourmet cheese” in our house. As with the first time I tasted fresh herbs, roasted peppers, or asparagus that didn’t […]
Summer Herb Vinaigrette
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Makes about 1¼ cups 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black […]