Salad Recipes

My cousin Alex had claimed for years that macaroni salad was just a soggy mess of pasta and mayo—utterly pointless at any picnic. For close … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple tomato mozzarella Caprese salad — you know, the classic version that everyone expects at summer picnics. But … Read more

Introduction My sister had insisted for years that she wasn’t a fan of cucumber salads. “Too bland,” she’d say, “and always watery.” That was her … Read more

“Why can’t we just toss the corn with the cheese and lime and call it done?” my friend Carlos asked one humid Saturday afternoon as … Read more

My friend Mark had claimed for years that he couldn’t stand anything called “cowboy caviar.” Seriously, he’d scoff at the mention of it at every … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny seaside café tucked away on a cliffside in Maine that made this fresh cucumber watermelon salad with feta … Read more

Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a Tuesday, and I was hit with an intense craving for something cold and bright—something that felt like summer … Read more

Introduction “Why can’t you just toss the cucumbers and onions with some lemon and sugar?” my friend asked while I was explaining a complicated pickling … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple classic potato salad for our Fourth of July cookout. I grabbed the wrong potatoes—red instead of russets, the … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny trattoria nestled on a sun-dappled corner of Charleston’s historic district that made the most unforgettable fresh Caprese pasta … Read more