If you've ever brought home a bunch of turnips and then stalled out on what to do with turnips once you see the leafy tops, this salad is your answer. It's hearty but not heavy: silky sautéed turnip greens, sweet roasted turnip cubes, and creamy white beans all tangled up with a punchy lemon vinaigrette […]

This cold soba noodle salad is my go-to when I want something that eats like a proper meal but still feels crisp, clean, and not at all heavy. You get the nutty bite of soba, crunchy cucumber ribbons, and a creamy peanut dressing that's salty-sweet, a little tangy, and just spicy enough to keep you […]

This spicy avocado and mango Mexican slaw is the kind of side dish that accidentally becomes the main character: crunchy cabbage, juicy mango, creamy avocado, and a limey, chile-kissed dressing that clings to every shred without turning soggy. It’s bright, a little sweet, properly spicy, and (bonus) a mayo-free taco slaw that even the skeptics […]

These zesty mustard seed pickled beets are my go-to when I want something bright, crunchy-tender, and wildly useful in the fridge. They hit that sweet spot between old-school deli beets and a modern quick pickle: tangy vinegar bite, a little sweetness to round it out, and a pop of mustard seeds that make every forkful […]

This is my go-to chinese chicken salad dressing recipe when I want something that tastes like takeout salad vibes but still feels fresh and homemade. The secret is hoisin: it brings that sweet-savory, slightly smoky depth that makes plain shredded chicken and cabbage suddenly feel like a real meal. I make it creamy with a […]

This is my go-to amish macaroni salad recipe when I need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that behaves itself on a picnic table: creamy but not soupy, sweet but not candy-sweet, and tangy enough that you keep going back with one more spoonful. It leans into that amish macaroni salad Pennsylvania Dutch vibe (a little sugar, a […]

If you love a classic caesar but also love the way avocado makes everything feel a little more lush, this is your new weeknight power move. This classic pasta caesar salad recipe with an avocado twist keeps the briny-garlicky punch you want from caesar dressing, then smooths it out with ripe avocado so it clings […]

This easy thai beef salad recipe is my answer to the nights when I want something that feels like a restaurant salad but still hits like a real dinner: juicy seared steak, a cold-crisp pile of cabbage and cucumber, herbs for days, and those golden shards of crispy rice that act like edible croutons. The […]

If you’ve ever enjoyed a classic Russian Potato Salad at a gathering or tucked into a rich Russian Dinner, then you’ll love this plant-based twist on a nostalgic favorite. This Vegan Russian Salad with Cashew Mayo pays homage to the creamy, hearty salad that’s often found on tables during celebrations across Eastern Europe. Known in […]

If you’re searching for something elegant yet easy to pull off—something that brings together big flavor and healthy simplicity—then this Marinated Artichoke Hearts with Arugula and Parmesan dish is exactly what your table needs. This recipe is built around pantry-friendly ingredients and delivers a bracing, peppery, lemony, umami-rich salad that feels both rustic and refined. […]