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Tap into the secrets of great salads, from sassy dressings to crispy, crunchy greens that awaken your taste buds.
Salad Recipes For Dummies is packed with 150+ recipes for delicious salads for every lifestyle. Discover different ways to craft a salad, from zesty dressings to unique greens and grains. Explore the necessary tools to serve creative salads, from knife skills to a composed design. Get ready to globetrot, whipping up creamy salads from Eastern European to vibrant herb-focused Mediterranean main dishes and curried legumes inspired from India. Go from boring to bold with over 20 dressings. Skip the salad kits at the store and learn how to craft your own! Step beyond romaine and ranch with ideas for different base options (kale, watercress, or Swiss chard anyone?) eye-popping toppings, DIY salad kits, fruit salads, seasonal salads, and beyond. Leave the oven off and feel nourished with recipes like Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad, Cucumber Tomato and Goat Cheese, Italian Tortellini and Bean, German Potato Salad, Thai Bun Noodle Salad, Crunchy Taco Salad, and Thai Steak Salad. Hungry yet?
* Learn what top chefs know about crafting and preparing an amazing salad
* Make 150+ easy recipes for leafy salads, pasta salads, dressings, and more
* Prep ahead for healthy premade meal options--and skip the fast-food line
* Save time and money by creating your own salad kits and dressings
Home chefs looking to elevate their salads will love the incredible ideas found in Salad Recipes For Dummies.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Breaking Down the Parts of a Salad 5
Chapter 1: Salad Basics 7
Chapter 2: Tools and Techniques 15
Chapter 3: Going Shopping 23
Part 2: Making a Plan 29
Chapter 4: Boosting Nutrition with Salads 31
Chapter 5: Making Salad-Inclusive Meal Plans 35
Part 3: Jump-Starting Your Salad Journey 43
Chapter 6: Dressings 45
Chapter 7: The Classics 63
Chapter 8: Weeknight Side Salads 79
Chapter 9: Going Global 95
Chapter 10: Going Bold with Bowls 119
Chapter 11: Plant-Forward Protein Salads 133
Chapter 12: Crowd Pleasers 149
Part 4: Getting Creative with Salads 163
Chapter 13: Pantry Stars 165
Chapter 14: Starchy Salads 173
Chapter 15: Fruity Concoctions 187
Chapter 16: Sweet Salads 205
Part 5: The Part of Tens 215
Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Tips for Building Salads in a Jar 217
Chapter 18: Ten Homemade Salad Kits 223
Chapter 19: Ten Fun Ways to Add Crunch to a Salad 229
Chapter 20: Ten Common Types of Produce and How to Keep Them Fresh 233
Part 6: Appendixes 239
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 241
Appendix B: Food Storage Guide 245
Appendix C: Food Safety Guide 249
Index 253
About the author
Wendy Jo Peterson is a registered dietitian with more than 20 years of professional experience. She is the author of
Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies and
Bread Making For Dummies, and coauthor of
Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies, Instant Pot Cookbook For Dummies, and
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies.
Summary
Tap into the secrets of great salads, from sassy dressings to crispy, crunchy greens that awaken your taste buds.
Salad Recipes For Dummies is packed with 150+ recipes for delicious salads for every lifestyle. Discover different ways to craft a salad, from zesty dressings to unique greens and grains. Explore the necessary tools to serve creative salads, from knife skills to a composed design. Get ready to globetrot, whipping up creamy salads from Eastern European to vibrant herb-focused Mediterranean main dishes and curried legumes inspired from India. Go from boring to bold with over 20 dressings. Skip the salad kits at the store and learn how to craft your own! Step beyond romaine and ranch with ideas for different base options (kale, watercress, or Swiss chard anyone?) eye-popping toppings, DIY salad kits, fruit salads, seasonal salads, and beyond. Leave the oven off and feel nourished with recipes like Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad, Cucumber Tomato and Goat Cheese, Italian Tortellini and Bean, German Potato Salad, Thai Bun Noodle Salad, Crunchy Taco Salad, and Thai Steak Salad. Hungry yet?
* Learn what top chefs know about crafting and preparing an amazing salad
* Make 150+ easy recipes for leafy salads, pasta salads, dressings, and more
* Prep ahead for healthy premade meal options--and skip the fast-food line
* Save time and money by creating your own salad kits and dressings
Home chefs looking to elevate their salads will love the incredible ideas found in Salad Recipes For Dummies.
