Fresh mint is such a vital, bright flavor - thinly slicing the mint leaves will tossing them well with the other ingredients will distribute them throughout the salad, brightening the whole dish.
Blanched and Buttered Cauliflower
Blanched and Buttered Cauliflower
This method of cooking cauliflower is about as traditional and simple as it gets. Just enough butter and fresh parsley highlight the cauliflower's clean vegetal taste. Serve this dish right away on a warm platter.
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Blanched and Buttered Green Beans
Blanched and Buttered Green Beans
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White Bean Crostini With Rosemary
White Bean Crostini With Rosemary
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Bibb Lettuce And Avocado Salad
Bibb Lettuce And Avocado Salad
This salad has a lot going on for having so few ingredients. The buttery lettuce and creamy avocado play off of each other while the nasal heat of the mustard and tart vinegar keep them honest. Let the shallot marinate in the vinegar for at least 10 minutes to take off its edge.
This avocado crostini is a simple, delicious way to use up leftover avocado and good quality whole grain bread. If the avocado is overripe, you might add a little Greek yogurt to give the spread some extra richness.
This is a clean and simple spinach salad. The rich, earthy taste of the spinach leaves needs little dressing up. Serve this alongside just about any grilled or roasted meat. It's also a delicious base for a fillet of fish.
Carrot And Radish Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing
Carrot And Radish Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing
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Beet, Escarole, Walnut And Goat Cheese Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Beet, Escarole, Walnut And Goat Cheese Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
This elegant salad gets its goodness from the range of flavors: sweet, earthy beets, pungent shallot, sour vinegar, sweet and sour orange, slightly bitter olive oil, meaty nuts, bitter escarole and soft, rich cheese. The varied tastes contrast with each other in a dynamic combination.
Caesar Salad With Toasted Croutons
Caesar Salad With Toasted Croutons
So much is made of Caesar dressing that we forget about what it dresses. The combination of crisp, cold romaine, crunchy garlic croutons and rich, umami parmesan shavings is a delicious enough base for just about any good dressing.
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