Salads

Luisa’s German Potato Salad

I love a good potato salad, but I’m also quite picky about how I like it prepared. I have three favorites—my mother-in-law’s potato salad, Japanese-style potato salad, and kartoffelsalat (German potato salad). I love the sharp vinegary marinade of German potato salad, and the creamy tart flavor always reminds me of visits to Siegfried’s deli […]

With the warmer months upon us, and the kids out of school for the summer, we’ve been craving meals cooked on the grill. I love evenings when Mr. Fuji cooks up a feast on our grill, while the girls play happily in the backyard. Grilled vegetables, in a rainbow of colors, with juicy grilled chicken […]

Need a lucky salad for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday? This salad may not be Irish, but it’s bursting with lucky green ingredients! Crisp juicy endive, creamy chunks of avocado, and crunchy roasted pistachios all tossed in a pistachio dressing. It feels doubly lucky to me, because it also features ingredients grown here in […]

Edamame with Miso Dressing on Endive Leaves Makes 5 to 6 servings 16 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeeze orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger 2 small Fuji apples, peeled, […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Crab, Avocado, Pomegranate Salad in Crisp Endive Leaves Makes approximately 8 to 10 servings For the Pomegranate Dressing: 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons vegetable stock 3 tablespoons 100% pomegranate juice 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For the Salad: 6 ounces cooked Dungeness crab meat 2 medium, […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Poached Alaskan King Crab Salad Recipe from Chef Curtis Duffy in Made in America: Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food, by Lucy Lean Makes 4 servings For the Citrus Stock: 2 lemons, halved 2 limes, halved 2 oranges, halved 2 grapefruit, halved 2 kaffir lime leaves 1/2 bottle white wine […]

Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing Makes about 6 servings For the pickled red onions: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed to cover the onions 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons kosher salt For the sweet creamy onion dressing: 1/3 cup honey […]

Grape and Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce Makes 5 to 6 servings 8 ounces dried chuka soba noodles, cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 skinless chicken breast fillets (about 2 pounds) For the peanut sauce: 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/3 […]

Grape and Feta Salad Makes 6 servings 1/4 medium red onion, cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 cups red grapes 1 1/2 cups green grapes 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar mint sprigs, to garnish 1. Soak the sliced red onion […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Daikon, Carrot, Persimmon, and Pomegranate Sunomono Makes approximately 5 servings Recipe Note: The sunomono can be made and stored in the refrigerator ahead of time. After about 6 hours the flavors start to become stronger, which I personally like, but which may be less appealing to some guests. So if […]

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