Salads

Raw and Roasted Kale Salad

July 28, 2020 by Elizabeth

I consider myself pretty good at salads. I’ve figured out just how much vinegar is too much the hard way, by pushing the limits a little bit. But for me, a great salad is all about ratios and balance. The base is comprised of greens, then a vinaigrette, which should either be creamy or oily. Plus, there should be a salty and then a crunchy element. Parmigiano Reggiano is the perfect way to achieve salt, while any sort of nut or seed is great for adding crunch. This raw and roasted kale salad is all the things–crunchy, salty, tangy, and it’s hearty enough with the tuscan kale base to be a meal.

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Salad with Crispy Shallots and Homemade Croutons

April 17, 2020 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

After a week of eating only carbs, I am in dire need of a salad right about now. I know so many of you are making sourdough, so this salad with crispy shallots and homemade croutons is a great way to repurpose leftover sourdough bread, or any other crusty bread you may have laying around. I love nothing more than a super crispy crunchy shallot. There’s a hint of sweetness before the salty, and I’m a firm believer that salad needs a combination of textures and flavors–crunchy, salty, acidic.

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Greek-ish Lamb Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

February 4, 2020 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Sometimes when you’re a food photographer you end up with an eight pound leg of lamb staring you down in your refrigerator. Then you photograph said leg of lamb and end up eating more lamb than you’ve ever eaten in your life. This life can be comical. It was all fun and games until I had to figure out how to dispose of the remaining bones. My husband is always on trash duty meaning that he had to strategize to rid us of a femur the size of a small child. When life gives you leg of lamb, you make Greek inspired Lamb Salad. Or at least, I thought that was the best use of it.

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Trader Joe’s Tahini Broccoli and Farro Salad

November 20, 2019 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Trader Joe’s and I have an on again off again relationship. It’s fraught with parking anxiety, too many people in the too narrow aisles, and distance from my house. Lately, we’re back together again, since a new TJ’s opened up, and I stocked up on some new products recently that I’ve been adding to absolutely everything. One of those is Chili Onion Crunch. It’s like a chili oil with crunchy dehydrated onions in it. Though I’m not crazy about their tahini, it’s a place to actually buy tahini, so I’ll take what I can get. After a short trip this week, I threw together this delicious Tahini Broccoli and Farro Salad using all Trader Joe’s Ingredients! It was simple, and perfect for taking a lunch to work. Top it off with a drizzle of Chili Onion Crunch and some Everything Bagel Seasoning, and you have a crazy delicious meal.