A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]
This colorful orzo and chicken main dish salad is packed with an assortment of chopped fresh vegetables and tossed with a tangy lemon dressing. It’s a great use for leftover or rotisserie chicken. Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked orzo 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon […]
Look for frozen Chinese steamed buns at Asian specialty grocery stores. Or, if you’d rather, you can substitute mini pita breads for the buns. Ingredients 1 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber 14 frozen Chinese steamed buns 2 1/2 cups leftover shredded skinless white meat […]
This Middle Eastern-inspired bowl is all about big flavor with minimal effort. A garlicky, tahini-spiked yogurt brings all the elements together and takes just minutes to make. Assemble a few bowls at the beginning of the week for easy make-ahead lunches. Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 3 cups) 2 teaspoons […]
A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]
What Makes It Great: The old-school deli-shop flavors of pumpernickel, pastrami, horseradish, and whole-grain mustard are irresistible–in a package much lighter than a full deli pileup. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled English cucumber 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly […]
A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]
Ingredients 3 (6-in.) whole-wheat pitas Cooking spray 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 cup chopped English cucumber 10 pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise 8 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup oloroso sherry 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 cup rustic whole-wheat bread, sliced into 1-in. cubes 1/4 cup diced English cucumber […]
Ingredients 4 (1-ounce) slices day-old country-style bread 4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 cup finely chopped red onion 3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves 1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]