serves 4 If you’ve never tried quinoa, this is the salad to make if you want a tasty treat. Nutty, flavorful, and loaded with nutrients, quinoa is a delicious and underappreciated grain that shines when enhanced with this light lemony dressing, complemented by roasted...
serves 4 This flavorful salad goes together quickly. Sure, you could use bottled peanut sauce in a pinch, but it’s easy to make your own with handy pantry ingredients. Don’t be afraid to vary the vegetables according to what’s on hand and your own preference. For...
serves 4 Japanese soba noodles are hearty yet delicate noodles made from buckwheat. They are available in Asian markets and natural food stores. 1 (10-ounce) package soba (buckwheat) noodles ¼ cup toasted sesame oil 1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips 4 napa...
serves 4 Texture and flavor contrasts abound in this Southwestern-inspired salad. The buttery avocado helps to smooth the heat of the serrano chile in the dressing. 12 ounces penne pasta 1 serrano chile, seeded 1 large clove garlic 2 ripe Hass avocados 3 tablespoons...
serves 4 Polenta strips make an unusual alternative to croutons in this delicious salad that combines the mellow sweetness of pears with the crunch of toasted pecans. Prepared polenta is available in the produce section of many supermarkets. It is sold in a log-shaped...
serves 4 This salad features the diminutive rice-shaped pasta called orzo enhanced by lusty Kalamata olives and crunchy toasted pine nuts. 1½ cups orzo 1 large clove garlic 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon dried marjoram ¼ cup...
serves 4 This colorful and delicious salad is one you’ll make again and again. It is especially quick to assemble if you begin with rice that has been cooked ahead. 1 cup raw quick-cooking brown rice, or 3 cups cooked 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1...
serves 4 Pho, pronounced fuh, is a hearty Vietnamese soup traditionally made with beef. In this quick and tasty, albeit nontraditional, version, seitan, or wheat meat, replaces the beef. Look for seitan in the refrigerated section of natural food stores. If you can’t...
serves 4 Frozen stir-fry vegetables are the secret to the speed of preparing this flavorful Asian soup. If you have extra time, chop some fresh vegetables to replace the frozen ones. Celery, carrots, and bok choy are good choices. Snow peas make a good addition as...
serves 4 Cucumber and avocado team up for a refreshing chilled soup that is light yet rich-tasting and creamy. This recipe makes enough for four small bowls to serve as a lovely first course but can easily be doubled if you want more soup. I think the radish makes an...
serves 4 to 6 If you prefer your gazpacho more on the spicy side, begin with a spicy tomato-vegetable juice, such as Spicy Hot V8, or serve with the Tabasco bottle handy, so hot-food lovers can spice the soup to their own taste. (Note: Since this soup benefits from...
serves 4 Red lentils are the quickest-cooking variety of lentils, making them an ideal candidate for a quick soup. Curry powder adds an Indian flavor, making this soup reminiscent of dal, the savory lentil and bean dish of India. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1...