These Maple-Miso Smashed Cucumbers are a crunchy, no-cook summer side dish with Persian cucumbers, vinegar, white miso, maple syrup, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Salting the cucumbers first keeps the salad punchy instead of watery, making it perfect for cookouts, picnics, and easy weeknight meals.
Ina Garten’s Cape Cod Chopped Salad layers smoky bacon, crisp apple, dried cranberries, blue cheese, walnuts, and peppery arugula in a maple-cider vinaigrette. The half-pound of bacon transforms a simple side into a satisfying lunch salad. Balanced, bold, and ready in minutes – this is the chopped salad recipe to bookmark.
This creamy asparagus salad from Gregory Gourdet pairs crisp asparagus, avocado, and cucumber in a rich sesame-sunflower seed dressing with fresh ginger and a kick of heat. Topped with homemade nori and dried chile furikake and sharp quick-pickled red onions, it’s a bold, texture-driven spring salad unlike any standard vinaigrette recipe.
Ina Garten’s Caesar Salad with Pancetta is a classic done right. Crispy pancetta, jammy roasted tomatoes, crisp romaine, and shaved parmesan are tossed with a garlicky, lemony dressing enriched with anchovy for depth. It’s simple, balanced, and proof that great ingredients make all the difference.
When a warm late-winter weekend had me pretending summer had arrived, I made Ina Garten’s Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad. Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, herbs, and feta are tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette for an easy no-cook dinner. Even with less-than-perfect produce, it’s fresh, satisfying, and a great reminder of warmer days.
Ina Garten’s Roasted Butternut Squash Salad proves salads can feel right in winter. Maple-roasted squash, jammy cranberries, peppery arugula, toasted walnuts, and Parmesan get tossed with a warm cider vinaigrette that’s tangy, sweet, and glossy. It’s cozy, bright, and the perfect balance of comforting and fresh for cooler months.
This Autumn Panzanella is packed with roasted butternut squash, macerated red onions, toasted hazelnuts, and crispy fried sage. A brown-butter vinaigrette ties everything together, soaking into golden croutons. It’s make-ahead friendly, vibrant, and the perfect salad to brighten a Thanksgiving spread.
Try this irresistible Honey-Dijon Brussels Sprout Salad with Buttery Panko Breadcrumbs. Thinly sliced sprouts bathed in a spicy, sweet sauce, topped with shaved parmesan and crunchy panko. A burst of flavors and textures!