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An array of sixty vibrant, inventive salad recipes to fit every wild whim.
Salad can be anything you want it to be—and in this collection of fresh, surprising salad recipes, Katie Leaird offers inspiration galore, no matter your vibe. Want to channel a French bistro, complete with crisp white tablecloth and Edith Piaf coming through the speakers? The Melty Brie and Asparagus Salad with Runny Eggs has you covered. Need noodles now? Try the Garlicky Fried Udon Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Spicy Kimchi. Dreaming of a tropical vacation? The Mango, Bell Pepper, Coconut Red Cabbage Slaw can take you there (almost).
Swap the standard protein-starch-veggie dinner plate for something tossed, shaken, or artfully stacked, something that feels brighter and more alive. Spiced Chickpea Labneh Salad, Hot Honey Brussels Sprout Salad, Summer Tomato Sandwich Salad with cornichon dressing—these are salads that can’t be relegated to side dish or diet option status. There are hot salads for cold days, cold salads for hot days, creamy dips and crunchy croutons, and an overflowing pantry of homemade dressings and toppings that can be mixed and matched every which way.
Bursting with full-color photos and full of solutions for cooking for a crowd and endless ways to save time and customize for ingredient emergencies, picky eaters, and the busiest households, this book meets you exactly where you are. Whether you lean more toward the blue cheese steakhouse vibes of the Classic Wedge Salad or you’re feeling the Quirky Spring Wedge Salad with figs, pancetta and halloumi dressing, Salad Vibes is a choose-your-own adventure map that leads straight to the delicious meal you’re craving.
Katie Leaird is a Martha’s Vineyard-based chef who holds degrees in both Italian cooking and French pastry. She worked as a test cook and senior editor at America’s Test Kitchen before becoming an independent food writer and cookbook author.
Introduction
Dressing Pantry
Topping Pantry
Classic & Quirky
Classic Wedge Salad
Quirky Spring Wedge Salad
Classic French Niçoise Salad
Quirky Harissa Grilled Niçoise Salad
Classic Southern Pimento Macaroni Salad
Quirky Italian Macaroni Salad
Classic Chicken Salad
Quirky Spicy Serrano Green Chicken Salad
Classic Italian-American Chopped Salad
Quirky Pesto Kale Chopped Salad
Beany, Bready, Grainy
Hammy Lentil Salad
Bean Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Poblanos, and Avocado
Spiced Chickpea Labneh Salad
Tomato-Soaked Bread Salad with Sausage and White Beans
Panzanella with Fresh Mozzarella and Edible Flowers
Summer Tomato Sandwich Salad
Orzo and Asparagus Salad with Marinated Goat Cheese
Sicilian Farro and Eggplant Salad
Garlicky Fried Udon Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Spicy Kimchi
Chilled Rice Noodle Salad with Tofu
Crisp & Crunchy
Iceberg, Carrot, Cashew Crunch Salad
Cucumber and Spicy Toasted Rice Salad
Chicory Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Shredded Bulb Salad
Smoky Raw Celery Salad
Smooth Hummis and Crunchy Romaine Salad
Mango, Bell Pepper, Coconut Red Cabbage Slaw
Jicama, Avocado, and Clementine Salad
Chicken Tortilla Salad
Tomatillo and Hot Pepper Ceviche Salad
Warm & Cozy
Pan-Fried Gnocchi, Steak, Wild Mushrooms, Spinach Salad
Warm Potato and Blistered Kale Salad
Chicken and Schmaltzy Crouton Salad
Agrodolce Delicata Squash Salad
Pork and Cabbage Dumpling Salad
Spiced Eggplant and Wilted Spinach
Crispy Chicken Cutlets and Arugula Salad
Hot Artichoke and Cheesy Spinach Salad
Salmon and Smashed Potato Salad
Melty Brie and Asparagus Salad with Runny Eggs
Spotlight Vegetable
Shaved Summer Squash Ribbon Salad
Warm Butternut Squash Salad
Roasted Parsnip Salad
Cumin Cauliflower Salad
Hot Honey Brussels Sprout Salad
Caraway Cabbage Wedge Salad
Cotija Corn Salad
Seared Zucchini Salad
Red Curry Roasted Carrot Salad
Creamy Raw Broccoli Salad
Fruit Forward
Watermelon Tomato Salad
Prosciutto-Wrapped Cantaloupe Salad
Citrus and Avocado Salad
Quinoa, Feta, and Berry Salad
Honeydew Snap Pea Salad
Peach, Tomato, Burrata Salad
Charred Pineapple and Plantain Salad
Seared Endive, Plum, and Taleggio Salad
Ricotta, Fig, and Stone Fruit Salad
Butter Lettuce and Caramelized Pear Salad
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