Two of my favorite dishes are gazpacho and chewy farro, an ancient wheat grain. As the summer heats up, I come up with salads that satisfy our hunger for cool refreshing dishes and different tastes. This one has been a crowd-pleaser at barbecues and luncheons. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers are typical gazpacho ingredients…

View the print-ready version of this recipe. I love Caprese salads but sometimes they can be a little bland. The classic recipe calls for just a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of salt and pepper to flavor the salad, so as not to mask the delicate flavor of the mozzarella, but I like to…

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Antipasto salad: the classic antipasto platter reimagined as an abundant, crave-worthy salad. This version includes marinated olives and artichokes, two types of cheese, pickled onions, pepperoni or salami, and lots of fresh veggies, all tossed in a garlicky Italian vinaigrette that packs a punch. You can enjoy this…

Every summer, we simply cannot wait for our basil plants and baby tomatoes to explode. We plant a plethora of tomatoes, ranging from heirloom to sweet cherry babies. Needless to say, Caprese is a summer staple around here. We’ve got sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, and tender mozzarella to balance it all out. All of it…

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. Chinese chicken salad is a California-style dish that perfectly blends the flavors of Chinese and American cuisine. Although it was a trendy restaurant menu item in the 1990s, for me, it’s a timeless favorite that will never go out of style. In fact, I would happily eat a…

Looking to use those fresh vegetables and herbs from your garden? Or do you just need an easy summer side dish for your Labor Day barbecue? This cherry tomato and basil salad captures the essence of summer, and it’s so easy to make. Prepared in only five minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect served alongside a perfectly-grilled steak or a creative chicken dish….

This vibrant salad is perfect for barbecues and backyard parties. The dressing is whisked together right in the salad bowl before you add the vegetables, so it’s also incredibly easy to make. Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad. Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad Serves 4 Active Time: 10…

Run, don’t walk, to your nearest farmers market—the stands are about to burst with a rainbow of glorious, summer sun-ripened produce. There’s no better time to turn it all into a big, beautiful salad. For inspiration, we’re turning to chef, author, food stylist, and seasoned salad guru Elena Silcock, whose newest cookbook, “Salads Are More…