Salad recipes

Salmon and pasta stuffed tomatoes: chilled macaroni salad with canned salmon, yogurt, dill, cucumber, and carrot, spooned into fresh tomato cups. A no-cook summer lunch.

Couscous salad with almonds and currants: steamed vegetables tossed with fluffy couscous in an orange-lemon-cinnamon marinade. North African-inspired vegetarian side that travels well.

Indian chilled carrot salad (Sonf Gazar Subji) with cumin, turmeric, asafetida, and fresh dill, tossed with brown rice and eggless mayo. A spiced, cold vegetarian side dish.

Yogurt Cheese Dressing: a thick, tangy salad dressing made with yogurt cheese, garlic, dill, and vinegar. Lighter than ranch with a labneh-style backbone for spoonable creaminess.

Vegan lemon garlic dressing with cucumber, onion, apple cider vinegar, dill, and celery seeds blended smooth. An oil-free, fat-free salad dressing that keeps well in the fridge.

Turmeric oyster crackers are a microwave snack mix flavored with garlic, dill, and chicken bouillon. A golden, savory twist on seasoned crackers for parties, salads, and soup toppers.

Polish marinated herring salad with pickled herring, hard-boiled eggs, chopped apple, and onion in a garlicky sour cream dressing topped with fresh dill. A traditional Christmas Eve dish, no cooking required.

Dill potatoes toss tender warm russets with sour cream, mayo, fresh dill, and onion for a bright, herb-forward side. A creamy take on potato salad that works hot, warm, or chilled.

Vegan tofu cottage cheese mashes firm tofu with oil, vinegar, dill, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cottage cheese substitute. Five minutes to make, perfect for salads, toast, or veggie sandwiches.