If you want a great Caesar salad, you'd better make it yourself at home or be sure you are ordering it from a first-rate restaurant. the classic version has been all but eclipsed by shortcuts and poor techniques, not to mention dubious updates like grilled romaine and additions like lackluster grilled chicken or shrimp….
The vinaigrette for the salad features the flavors of a classic Cuban mojo, a sauce made with olive oil, garlic, orange or lime juice, and cumin.
The sweetness of the beets is an interesting contrast to the peppery arugula in this starter served at Spoodles at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. Make sure you bake and peel the beets for this recipe to concentrate the flavor. Also, I skipped the cayenne pepper in the dressing – I didn't think it was necessary next…
Banish boring broccoli! In the time it takes to microwave a bag of the frozen stuff, you can whip up this fresh side dish that brings the sun-dappled shores of the Aegean right into your kitchen. The tender broccoli and tangy-sweet tomatoes relax in a sauce that's lightly flavored with Greek herbs. Opa!
This bright salad is perfect for using the fresh, colorful, small tomatoes you can often find in farmer's markets or that may overwhelm your garden come midsummer. Easy to make and delicious, this is a good lunch paired with some fresh cheese and bread. Or make crusty croutons and toss them right in the salad…
Crunchy, light Asian salad, perfect for lunch or as a tasty side for diner.