Salsa, Black Bean, and Mango Salad

Salsa, Black Bean, and Mango Salad

START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped red sweet pepper 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 mangoes, pitted, peeled, and sliced 1⁄2 cup cilantro-flavored salsa or…

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Roasted Asparagus

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Roasted Asparagus

PREP: 25 minutes ROAST: 10 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 4 servings 2 cups strawberries, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1⁄4 cup olive oil 8 ounces…

Stone Fruit Salad with Baked Goat Cheese Coins

Stone Fruit Salad with Baked Goat Cheese Coins

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 8 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 4 servings 4 ounces semisoft goat cheese (chèvre) 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary 1 5-ounce package mesclun or torn mixed salad greens 2 cups sliced peaches, nectarines, apricots,…

Peach and Nectarine Soba Salad

Peach and Nectarine Soba Salad

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 6 ounces dried soba (buckwheat noodles) or multigrain spaghetti 2 cups frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), thawed, or one 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 21⁄4 cups coarsely chopped peaches or nectarines (3…

Orange-Artichoke Salad

Orange-Artichoke Salad

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 3 medium oranges 1 medium bulb fennel 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 12- to 14.75-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 ounces Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 1…

Wild Rice Salad with Orange and Fennel

Wild Rice Salad with Orange and Fennel

PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 40 minutes MAKES 2 servings 3 tablespoons uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons uncooked regular brown rice 2 cups water 1 large orange 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon honey 1⁄4 teaspoon ground…

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

PREP: 40 minutes CHILL: 2 to 24 hours MAKES 12 servings 12 ounces dried mostaccioli or penne (about 4 cups uncooked) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 green onions, sliced 1⁄3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1⁄2 cup…

Thai Bulgur Salad

Thai Bulgur Salad

PREP: 25 minutes COOK: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 cup water 1⁄2 cup bulgur 2 cups fresh or frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), thawed 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips 1⁄2 cup coarsely shredded carrot 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced…

Wheat Berry Salad

Wheat Berry Salad

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 40 minutes COOL: 1 hour MAKES 4 servings 21⁄2 cups water 1 cup uncooked wheat berries, rinsed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon maple-flavored syrup 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground…

Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad with Tempeh

Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad with Tempeh

PREP: 30 minutes COOL: 20 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings 2 cups water 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 8-ounce package tempeh (fermented soybean cake), cubed 1⁄2 cup salsa verde 1 14- to 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen whole…

Lemon Couscous Salad with Fresh Fruit

Lemon Couscous Salad with Fresh Fruit

PREP: 35 minutes STAND: 5 minutes MAKES 4 servings 11⁄4 cups water 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 cup whole wheat couscous or couscous 1⁄2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 cup cubed cantaloupe 1 cup honeydew balls or cubes 1⁄2 cup fresh blueberries 1⁄2 of a medium mango,…