Salad recipes

The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!

Quite tasty. The tahini dressing made the whole dish sing. We used arugula instead of spinach. Delicious!

Asparagus is one of our favorite spring vegetables. In this recipe, roasting develops tons of deliciousness from both asparagus and cherry tomatoes, then tossed with penne, peppery arugula and creamy goat cheese with a light vinaigrette. Yum!

Miso potato salad with baby potatoes simmered in a sauce of white and red miso, sake, ginger, and honey. A Japanese-inspired side served hot or cold, no mayo needed.

Caribbean pigeon peas and brown rice salad with a lemon-honey-thyme dressing and island spice blend. A colorful, protein-rich cold salad with bold tropical flavors.

Crunchy curried chicken salad: cooked chicken and rice tossed with mandarin oranges, celery, and peanuts in a light yogurt-curry-honey dressing. A sweet-savory, mayo-free make-ahead salad.

Thai chicken salad with dried California figs, cantaloupe, cucumber, and fresh mint in a lime-honey-ginger dressing. A low-fat main dish salad with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Tuna salmon rosettes pair sashimi-style rolled fish slices with a honey-soy cucumber salad, then finish with hot citrus oil poured tableside. Restaurant-level Asian fusion plating at home.

This one pot dish is packed with deliciousness and goodness. Sauteed assorted mushrooms are cooked in a flavorful broth, lots of Asian yumminess will for sure make your tummy feel very happy.

Thai-style chicken and sesame noodles: marinated chicken tossed with spaghetti, carrot and cilantro in a sweet-spicy peanut sauce. A fast, semi-homemade noodle bowl, great warm or cold.

Grilled lobster and shrimp skewers piled over a cool watermelon, cucumber, and jalapeño salsa, with charred bell peppers, asparagus, leeks, and sweet corn alongside. A bold summer surf-and-grill plate.

Sometimes nothing is better than a delicious stir-fry dish that's both healthy and scrumptious.

This chicken recipe is quick, easy, and yummy. The orange juice makes a tangy sauce that my family loves served over rice. Add a salad, and you have a healthy, quick meal. I allow one chicken breast per person.

Korean-style grilled chicken thighs marinated in soy, sesame oil, ginger, and honey, served with a cool minted cucumber salad. A bright, balanced weeknight dinner.

Brazilian-style roast pork loin glazed with honey, orange juice, ginger, and clove. Served traditionally with black beans, rice, and cucumber-onion salad.

Spiced shrimp and zucchini simmered in a chili-cumin tomato sauce, then topped with golden drop cornbread and baked until bubbling. A one-pan dinner that feeds a crowd.