Tahini Dressing
Tahini is an interesting ingredient. Even if you like sesame seeds, you may not like the taste of tahini all by itself; some people find its taste bitter while others find it nutty. But don’t let that stop you from…
Meal Type Lunch
Green Salad with Tahini Dressing
Here is a recipe for a basic green salad with tahini dressing. But you can add almost anything to fancy it up: we like chopped apples, sliced radishes, slivered kale, and chickpeas! What salad ingredients do you like? Try adding…
Green and White Bean Salad with (or without) Tuna
You can make this colorful two-bean salad without the tuna, if you prefer, or, for those more daring, add canned salmon or sardines. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Can opener Medium-sized bowl Large spoon Ingredients…
Creamy Vinaigrette
The yogurt in this nearly instant salad dressing adds a tart flavor and rich creaminess too. kitchen gear Measuring cup Jar with lid or small bowl Measuring spoon Fork or whisk Ingredients 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄4 cup vinegar…
Three Sisters Salad
These are vegetables you might only have tasted cooked — but eating them raw is a completely different experience! Try it. Just be sure you let the salad marinate in the fridge for an hour, since that’s going to give…
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This is an easy side dish that goes well with lots of different main courses. It’s also good to bring to a picnic or potluck. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Mixing bowl Measuring cup Measuring spoons Ingredients…
Fruity Coleslaw
This coleslaw stays crisp and fresh-tasting because of its light vinaigrette dressing, which is just a mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings. Adding one of the five fruits — take your pick of oranges, clementines, grapefruit, apple, or pear —…
Mashed Cauliflower
Love mashed potatoes? Then you’ll love mashed cauliflower. It looks so similar that at first you might do a double take! But cauliflower actually has more nutrients than potatoes. (That can be our little secret.) This makes a great base…
Kale Salad
We like recipes where everything is thrown in a bowl and mixed around and is then ready to eat. This simple, delicious salad is one of those recipes. Some people like to massage the kale salad with their clean hands…
Summer Squash Sauté
As summer comes to an end, use the last of the season’s squash to make this great dish: green zucchini, golden zucchini, yellow, pattypan, or crookneck squash all work well. This is a dish that can be served hot or…