A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]
This colorful appetizer recipe would be a fine addition to an antipasto spread. Parmigiano-Reggiano provides nutty contrast to sweet melons and mirrors the taste of salty prosciutto. Ingredients 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed honeydew melon (about 1/2 medium melon) 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium melon) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint 1 teaspoon […]
Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]
This easy whole-grain-plus-veg combo checks all the boxes of a satisfying winter side: hearty yet bright with zingy notes, and full of texture and color. Pair with roasted chicken thighs or as a side for pureed vegetable soup. Top leftover salad with chopped cooked chicken, apples, and pecans for an easy lunch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons […]
This salad is a feast for the eyes, and a welcome relief from the brown and gold tones on the Thanksgiving table. Sweet-tart blood oranges and a honey vinaigrette offset the bitter edge of the endive and radicchio (you can also use milder romaine lettuce hearts). If you can’t find blood oranges, try ruby red […]
Edamame is just a fancy word for heart-healthy soybeans–used here in place of traditional lima beans. Look for them in the frozen vegetable case. Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium-size orange bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, seeded […]
Ingredients 8 ounces whole-grain linguine 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 cup thawed frozen green peas 1/2 cup fresh mint 1 teaspoon lemon rind 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese How to Make It Cook linguine per directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook butter in a skillet over […]
Adding tahini to the marinade makes the chicken buttery tender without an overwhelming amount of sesame flavor in the finished dish. It also helps the chicken to char nicely on the grill. Ingredients Chicken: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons […]
hink of chopped falafel as a tasty, protein-packed crouton—it adds texture to the salad and turns a simple side into a substantial main dish. We chose a Mediterranean theme here, but you could use any nuts, cheeses, or vegetables you like. Serve with (what else?) toasted whole-wheat pita wedges and creamy hummus, or simply toasted […]
Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes is a play on classic meat and potatoes—with amped up flavor from the herby sauce. The sunchokes are roasted with a touch of honey until tantalizingly caramelized. Ingredients 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]