Leafy Greens

Button mushrooms would also be fine here. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An appealing appetizer salad from The Great House at Villa Madeleine, St. Croix.

We particularly liked this sandwich on slipper-shaped ciabatta bread, although any type of soft Italian bread is suitable.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Green Salad with Roquefort Toasts) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

We took an old favorite and reserved the usual proportions of spinach and mushrooms to create Mushroom Spinach Salad With Tarragon Egg Dressing. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Although raw asparagus might seem unusual to those who have only eaten asparagus cooked, it is delicious. The slightly different flavor is highlighted in the following salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In the West Indies, salads are rarely leafy; rather they are often based on avocado and onion. We added hearts of palm for an additional tropical touch. Can be prepared in less that 45 minutes.

Offered at A Pacific Cafe, in Kapaa, on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

At Woodside in West Los Angeles, owner Noel Ampel and executive chef Nigel Faulkner both believe in taking the freshest ingredients and combining them in simple, yet highly sophisticated ways. This pasta is a fine example of that philosophy. A basket of crusty warm rolls and a salad of mixed baby greens with a Sherry vinaigrette are great accompaniments. End with coffee gelato and chocolate-dipped biscotti. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.