I’m calling this a salad, but it’s really almost a slaw. I shaved the fennel and celery thinly on the mandoline and then dressed it in a bright, citrusy vinaigrette. In my opinion, this is the only way to go with raw celery and fennel. Serve this salad/slaw with something grilled or roasted, like spicy…
Salads
Miso-Ginger Chicken Salad
Miso-ginger chicken salad is healthy, hearty and flavor-packed! This crunchy, tangy, slightly sweet chicken salad is packed with good stuff my body needs, and nothing that is doesn’t. You know I love all the pasta, bread, butter, and cheese but sometimes I need a meal to lighten things up and this salad is one of…
Snap Pea and Burrata Salad
You guys! You have to try this incredible salad. It’s so delicious. Seriously, make this for your friends and family and they will be blown away! Snap peas come into season in the spring. They are crunchy and sweet and begging to be tossed with olive oil, lemon, and salt. The richness of the burrata…
Everyday Dinner Salad
This simple salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. The caper-cornichon vinaigrette is inspired by one of my favorite LA restaurants: Republique. They serve it alongside their croque-madame, and it’s honestly one of my favorite dishes in the whole city. I have a weird tradition of going there on a rainy day and sitting…
Carrot Ginger Dressing
I feel like carrot ginger dressing is a sort of underdog in the salad dressing world, which is ridiculous because it’s SO delicious and pretty good for you too. This is the dressing you would get with your salad if you were having dinner at a Japanese-American steak house. Think: Benihana. I’ve made a few…
Roast Chicken with Toasted Bread Salad
This recipe for Roast Chicken with Toasted Bread Salad is inspired by one of my favorite dinners at Zuni Cafe in San Francisco! I make this roast chicken inspired by San Francisco’s Zuni Cafe at least twice a month! It’s so easy to make and has all of my favorite flavors and ingredients. Chicken, lemons,…
Blood Orange + Fennel Salad
Blood orange and fennel hit their peak December-May which makes this dish the perfect pairing for any winter meal. This salad is vibrant and flavorful and pairs well with white fish. Serves 4 Salad: 3 small endive, red or yellow 1 head of fennel, save some the fronds 2 blood oranges Dressing: Juice of 1…
Raw Mushroom Salad with Pecorino
Ok, so this one I really just swiped off the cover of the latest issue of Food and Wine, BUT it’s SO good, and I made it for dinner so I had to share. I’ve never been a fan of raw mushrooms, but this salad changed my mind. This recipe is elegant and impressive; no…
