Tomato Salad, Ethiopian Style MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 15 minutes, plus time to chill If you have time to chop tomatoes, you have time to make this salad, which also works as a relish to eat with sandwiches and salads. The light, fresh-tasting, oil-free dressing...
Tabbouleh MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 40 minutes Tabbouleh is all about herbs. The grain may be the traditional bulgur or quinoa, millet, or even rice (which, because it is starchier, may require a bit more dressing). But you must include fresh herbs, and lots of them, to...
Steamed Mushroom Salad with Coriander MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Steamed mushrooms are really kind of special: They retain much of their raw flavor and texture but gain enough body to hold together when dressed lightly. This is a favorite, whether served on a...
Spinach Salad with Warm Dressing and Tofu Croutons MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 45 minutes, including making the croutons There is no reason to shun this favorite American salad just because you want to skip the bacon. Tofu croutons have a crisp appeal all their...
Spinach Salad with Feta and Nutmeg MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 15 minutes Feta in a salad makes us think “Greek,” but here you’ll find no tomatoes, olives, or romaine. Instead, nutmeg and yogurt complement the cheese and spinach. 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or...
Spicy No-Mayo Coleslaw MAKES: 8 servings TIME: 30 minutes If you want restaurant-style coleslaw, you combine shredded cabbage with mayo and maybe a little lemon juice. This version is far more flavorful with far less fat. I like cabbage salad (which is what coleslaw...
Simple Seaweed Salad MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes The easiest way to produce this salad is to buy a small package of mixed seaweeds (your local natural foods store may sell this, and your local Japanese store certainly does) and proceed from there. But once you...
Shaved Artichoke Salad MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Ultra-thin slicing is handy for making salads from intensely flavored vegetables because the pieces are tender yet crisp and easier to eat. Cooked or marinated artichoke hearts are a great prepared addition to...
Seaweed Romaine Salad MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes We tend to think of seaweed only as an Asian food, but the people of the United Kingdom (and Canada’s Maritimes) are also longtime seaweed eaters. And why not? It grows all over the world. This...
Sea Slaw MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 20 minutes, plus time to rest if you like This is the most colorful slaw you’ve ever seen. The seaweed will quickly absorb some of the dressing and plump up a bit but still remain chewy. You can use any type of seaweed you like,...
