DILLED POTATO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD
HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS 4 cobs corn, husked 3 tbsp vegetable oil 900 g small red or white potatoes (about 30), peeled 4 green onions, sliced 2 tsp grainy mustard ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp chopped fresh […]
CLASSIC CREAMY POTATO SALAD
Fresh herbs give this potato salad lots of bright flavour. Cooking the potatoes whole, with the skin on, keeps them from getting soggy and gives them the best texture. HANDS-ON TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 1½ hours MAKES 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1.6 kg white potatoes (about 7), each about 3 inches (8 cm) […]
Classic Creamy Coleslaw
Creamy coleslaw is a summertime favourite with just about anything grilled. The extra step of draining the shredded cabbage helps the salad last longer without getting watery. HANDS-ON TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 2½ hours MAKES 8 servings INGREDIENTS Coleslaw Mix: 8 cups shredded cabbage 1¼ tsp salt 3 cups grated carrots half red onion, […]
Kohlrabi And Rutabaga Slaw
HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 15 minutes MAKES 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup Balkan-style plain yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp each salt and pepper 2 cups julienned peeled kohlrabi 2 cups julienned peeled rutabaga ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley PREPARATION In large […]
Greek Salad
HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 15 minutes MAKES 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber 2 sweet green peppers 2 large ripe tomatoes 1 red onion, chopped 1 cup Kalamata olives 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried) 1/4 tsp each salt and […]
Heirloom Carrot Salad
Paper-thin ribbons of orange, yellow and purple heirloom carrots make a stunning salad. If you don’t have a multihued bunch on hand, orange carrots are just as delicious. HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings INGREDIENTS ORANGE-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE: ¼ tsp cumin seeds, crushed 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp vegetable oil […]
Pea Fennel And Goat Cheese Salad
This simple salad makes great use of fresh spring peas and baby greens. Feel free to skip the spinach and swap in whatever greens you love or have on hand. HANDS-ON TIME 10 minutes TOTAL TIME 10 minutes MAKES 4 servings INGREDIENTS DRESSING: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice pinch each salt […]
Green Goddess Wedge Salad
Use a knife and fork to dig into this retro crispy steakhouse salad. A wedge makes a beautiful presentation and is actually easier to make than a salad with torn greens. HANDS-ON TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 20 minutes MAKES 6 servings INGREDIENTS GREEN GODDESS DRESSING: 4 strips bacon ⅓ cup mayonnaise ⅓ cup sour […]
Show Off Caesar Salad
This classic salad is traditionally assembled tableside at fine-dining restaurants. At home, prep the ingredients and set them out on a tray alongside a wooden serving bowl; take the tray to the table and assemble the salad as your guests watch in awe HANDS-ON TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes MAKES 8 to 10 […]
Jicama And Apple Spinach Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing
Jicama (pronounced hee-kah-ma) is a root vegetable with a sweet flavour and crunchy texture that’s best enjoyed raw, making it a perfect salad ingredient. Look for firm, blemish-free jicama in the root vegetable section of your grocery store. HANDS-ON TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 20 minutes MAKES 12 servings INGREDIENTS HONEY-DIJON DRESSING: 3 tbsp cider […]