Chickpea/Artichoke/Celery Salad by Melinda

Great salad, easy to make, and a real crowd pleaser. A great take-to-work lunch or a nice side salad. Enjoy.

Garlic Vinaigrette by Alice Waters

Garlic vinaigrette is the dressing I make most often. The quantities that follow are only an approximate guide because garlics, vinegars, and oils vary so much in strength and intensity. The first step in making vinaigrette is to macerate garlic in vinegar and salt. The vinegar softens the raw taste of the garlic, and the salt tames…

Salad with pears with cheese sauce by Nollian

White Bean & Tuna Salad by Phyllis Smith

This is Giada De Laurentiis's original recipe classic for this. Very basic. One can also add cherry tomatoes, capers, and serve on a bed of arugula. It calls for tuna in oil; one could sub the tuna in water but it won't taste the same and extra olive oil will be needed.

Italian Shrimp Salad by Chef Smith