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…
Topic Vegetarian
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…
Herby Vinaigrette
Make a jar of this bright-tasting, green-flecked salad dressing — and then use it to make something else! We use the vinaigrette in a number of recipes in this issue — the Build-Your-Own Grain Salad, Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, and Three…
Watermelon Salad
At the start of summer, all you need is a cold wedge of watermelon and a big smile. But if you start to crave something different later in the season, try this savory salad. It might sound weird to mix melon…
Cold Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Gazpacho is the famous cold soup from Spain that’s usually made with tomatoes. But you can make all kinds of cold soups! This one is creamy-dreamy from the avocado and yogurt, with just a little kick from the scallions and (if…
Collard Roll-ups
You can use large leaves of kale or mustard greens instead of collards, although they will still be smaller, so use a little less filling for each roll. You can also try this with large lettuce leaves. kitchen gear Clean…
Basic Frittata (with Variations)
A frittata is like a cross between an omelet and a quiche, and you can eat it hot or cold, alone or sandwiched between two slices of whole-grain bread. It’s a great make-ahead breakfast. Plus, the protein in those eggs…
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 —…
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…