Leafy Greens
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas
A tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dipping sauce and a pretty carrot- and mango-ribbon slaw add a refreshing twist to this crowd-pleasing dinner.
By Katherine Sacks
Chop Chop Salad
The best part? The Caesar-ish Dressing, which is egg- and-dairy-free, but still creamy and flavorful enough to make you think you’re eating a salad with a Caesar dressing.
By Julie Mayfield and Charles Mayfield
Thai Beef Salad
We eat this salad—which is a great way to stretch a piece of beef—all year long for lunch and dinner, but it's particularly good during the warmer months. The thinly sliced meat, the crunch of the cucumbers and red onions, and the heady aroma of mint and cilantro tossed with the chile-spiked salty-sweet dressing seem made for hot days and nights.
By Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion
Veggie Italian Hoagies
This easy, beach-ready sandwich pairs juicy summer tomatoes with tangy giardiniera and crunchy shreds of iceberg. Bring napkins.
By Amiel Stanek
E.L.T. (Egg, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)
With each bite you get that ideal combo of ingredients—sweet tomato, rich egg, crisp iceberg lettuce.
By Adam Rapoport
Sippin’ Green Gazpacho
This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.
By Amiel Stanek
Mixed Greens With Yogurt Dressing And Dill
A couple tablespoons of yogurt miraculously transform a basic vinaigrette recipe into a new creamy dressing.
By Mina Stone
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18 Escarole Recipes For Soups, Salads, and More
Escarole is just as good raw as it is cooked. Here are 18 recipes that show its range.
By Tommy Werner
15-Minute Chicken Paillards with Slaw
A hard sear on the first side of the chicken ensures that it will get nicely browned without getting dry.
By Carla Lalli Music
Escarole with Italian Sausage and White Beans
Serve this dish as a side at a pot-luck gathering or for a quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.
Watermelon, Arugula, and Pine Nut Salad
While the ingredients for this sweet, salty, and savory salad can all be prepped ahead, the greens should be tossed through just before serving so they stay bright and crisp.
Want to Eat More Kimchi? Here's how.
Nine great ways to eat everyone's favorite Korean spicy fermented pickle.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Store Kale for Salads, Smoothies, and More
Kale might be hardier than lettuce, but it's still capable of wilting. Here's how to keep the nutrient-packed green at its perky best.
By Becky Hughes
How to Cut Cabbage Like a Total Pro
You're on your way to perfect coleslaw all summer long, and perfect sauerkraut this fall, too.
By Emily Johnson
Fresh Garden Wrap
This garden wrap is stuffed to the brim with fresh, seasonal vegetables and herbs.
By Dr. John McDougall
This Week's Meal Plan: 5 Days of Easy Grill-Friendly Dinners
Spend some quality time with your grill this week making simple summer meals like grilled sausage with greens and lemon, Thai tofu and green bean salad, and grilled flatbread with smoked trout.
By Becky Hughes
Breakfast Pizza
Because the dough rises while you sleep—and because pizza with an egg baked on top is the very best pizza—there's no better time of day to serve this sausage and spinach pie.
By Joe Beddia
Radicchio–Stone Fruit Salad
Walnuts can get bitter if toasted too long, so remove them from the oven as soon as they turn golden brown.
By Alison Carroll
Celery Slaw with Seeds and Dates
Even the most skeptical celery eaters will be surprised by the cool, sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors that are packed into this side dish recipe.
By Alison Carroll
Steak with Watercress Salad
A marinade made with Chinese mustard and fish sauce gives this punchy, summery steak salad exceptional flavor.
By Bryant Ng