Perfect French Side Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple tasting but wonderful side salad. The ingredients listed are not that easy to find, but you should feel free to substitute other lettuces and herbs that are available. The green beans are important though...so include them if you can. And the dressing is a must. Mix and enjoy!

Tomato and watermelon soup by Ferrán Adriá by Guest of winter

Do you know Ferrán Adriá? Yes, the world famous Spanish chef. Here's one of his simplest recipes. It is perfect for the summer, refreshing as a gazpacho, but even lighter. And quick to make!

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) by Frank Fariello

Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make, too.

Salad with pears with cheese sauce by Nollian

Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula Salad by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from one in Cook's Illustrated and served it during a trip to San Luis Obispo with friends. The vinaigrette was fantastic and the technique for marinating the fennel bulb slices in the vinaigrette to soften it is definitely a keeper. You could try this with just about any fish with good results I think. I…

Mock «puntarelle» alla romana by Frank Fariello

One of the dishes I miss most from my Roman days is the winter salad known as le puntarelle. Puntarelle are a kind of chicory native to the countryside around Rome. In fact, the vegetable is sometimes called "Roman chicory" in English. The shoots are rather thick but tender, white at the base and green at their tips. The taste is…

Main Dish Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast and Portobello Mushroom by Bob Vincent

This is a main dish salad comprised of ingredients I needed to use up in the refrigerator. It makes two huge main dish salads. It may be too much for some but could be split to make four smaller portions for a light meal. The combination of…

Caprese Salad. Kathy's twist by Mary Greer

This is a wonderful variation to the traditional caprese salad.

Aubergine and Chickpea Salad by Hungry Jenny

A simple salad dressed well to please the eye and stomach! http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2009/06/be-daring-make-salad.html

Insalata di arance rosse by Frank Fariello

I recently found some blood oranges from California at the market--and I love blood oranges--so I made a blood orange salad as 'dessert': you just peel and slice the oranges, sprinkle over some black olives (Gaeta or nicoise are best), bits of red onion and parsley. Season with a bit (not much) of salt and pour over un filo d'olio.…

Marinated Greek Vegetable Salad #2 by myra byanka

Great salad for parties accompanied by warm French or Italian bread chunks.

Salmorejo by Guest of winter

A less known cousin of gazpacho, thicker but also refreshing.

Italian Shrimp Salad by Chef Smith

Greek Artichoke Salad by Micheline

A greek inspired zesty, tasty and quick to make salad for a picnic or a potluck.

Roasted Tomato and Feta Pasta Salad by Schnoodle Soup

Roasted tomatoes, feta and basil are the true stars in this must-have pasta salad.