Tag: vinegar

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Spring Soba Salad 12

Ingredients 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shaved radishes (cherry belle, watermelon, or a combination of both as shown) 1 1/2 cups radish greens, roughly chopped 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 1/2 cups snow peas 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad 11

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Turmeric-Pickled Deviled Eggs 4

Deviled eggs get way more interesting when the eggs are pickled in a tangy brine that also dyes them a lovely color. The brine features turmeric, an orange-fleshed root that lends the eggs golden color and a peppery taste that’s matched by curry flavors in the filling. The longer the eggs marinate in the brine, […]

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California Steak Salad 2

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 (5-oz.) container baby arugula 8 ounces cooked salt-and-pepper-seasoned flank steak 1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced […]

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Black Bean Tacos with Feta Slaw 19

  Ingredients 1 center-cut bacon slice 1 cup vertically sliced white onion 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1 (15-ounce) can seasoned black beans (such as Bush’s), drained and divided 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Churrasco-Style Tofu Steaks with Hemp Chimichurri 1

Churrasco typically refers to grilled beef, but our tofu steaks are every bit as meaty and satisfying. Be sure to press and drain out as much liquid as possible before cooking the tofu. It will better absorb the spices from the dry rub and reach its full grilling potential. Parsley, cilantro, and hemp seeds unite […]

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Candied Walnut, Pear, and Leafy Green Sala 12

The sweet, crunchy nuts sprinkled on this salad give it top-notch taste. The nuts are great on their own–make a double batch, and give some as a gift. Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 […]

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Crunchy Cucumber, Feta, and Almond Salad 3

Texture is the most satisfying element of a great salad. Crunchy and crisp vegetables signify freshness—they taste as vibrant as they look. Here we dial up the crunch with crisp romaine hearts, sliced cucumber, and coarsely chopped almonds (which lend much more texture than sliced or slivered nuts). Crunchy vegetables tend to be milder due […]

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California Steak Salad 13

This salad is ideal for cold grilled steak, as reheating may overcook the meat or cause the basil and arugula to wilt. Grilling the red onion adds another layer of char and a bit of sweetness to counter the tartness of the vinaigrette.   Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices […]

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables 11

Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided […]