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!

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Grilled Pita by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a refreshing and delicious salad. It's healthy and filling, so a good salad to serve with soup or another lighter dish. It's super quick if you use canned garbanzo beans, or save money by using dried chickpeas. This is a great side dish for when you are grilling.

Vegan Carrot, Broccoli and Bean Shoot Salad by The Blender Girl

This zesty carrot, broccoli and bean shoot salad fits the piggy bill, with a well coated mix of carrots, broccoli, cucumber and bean shoots that creates a crunchy tangy taste sensation that is perfect for those Summer barbecues we all look back on fondly once the warm weather has long gone and the Winter chill sets in. What I love…

Creole Coleslaw by Veronica Gantley

This is a easy and delicious dish for summer. It would be wonderful on a pulled pork sandwich.

Fusion Greek slad by Hina Gujral

Indian Twist to Greek Salad with Homemade Herb Paneer. Serve this cool Mediterranean - style dish alongside grilled chicken, fish or pork, or on its own with crusty bread. I have grilled the bell peppers for the salad but that is totally personal choice, even if you like salad vegetables can be dressed in vinaigrette few hours before…

Shabu Shabu salad by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Shabu Shabu salad

Sweet And Simple "No-Cook" Carrot Salad For A Hot Summer Lunch by kathy gori

When I named my website The Colors of Indian Cooking I was thinking about the colors of the many, many spices used in this cuisine, from the gold of turmeric, the deep crimson of kashmiri chili, the sable browns of cumin and coriander and the vivid…

American BBQ Corn Salad by shelley scott

This salad is easy, fresh and delicious and not necessarily just for a BBQ. I found there is a lot of flexibility with the recipe -- I added more arugula, less dressing. The cheese gives it nice flavor.

Ground Turkey Taco Salad by Ally Hornseth

Murphy's Cole Slaw by Just Cookin'

This recipe sounds so strange I was afraid to taste it. Boy am I glad I did! This is absolutely the best coleslaw I've ever tasted. I'm assuming Murphy's is a restaurant but I'm not sure. I got the recipe from someone else. The dressing is cooked and it's made without mayonnaise. For anyone with a gluten allergy, the ramen noodles…

Balsamico Dip by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Balsamico Dip

Cucumber Yogurt Soup by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Cucumber Yogurt Soup

CAESAR SALAD by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CAESAR SALAD

Black Bean, Fresh Corn , and Marinated Artichoke Salad by judee

This is a wonderful summer salad that takes advantage of all the fresh summer produce. It is relatively quick and easy to assemble and tastes sensational. It is nutritious, high in fiber, and high in antioxidants.

litchi with papaya by sunil k.nayar

fresh and ripe litchi with papaya