Goat Cheese Niçoise
Yes, you could just slather creamy goat cheese on a baguette. Or you could make it the star of this vegetarian take on a classic French salad.
Recipe: Goat Cheese Niçoise
Farro, Green Olive, and Feta Salad
We love this salad’s bold, bright flavors and the satisfyingly chewy texture of farro wheat.
Strawberry, Quinoa, and Ricotta Salata Salad
This light yet satisfying salad features a clever technique for cooking quinoa like pilaf so it comes out fluffy.
Chickpea Cake with Fava Leaves and Arugula Salad
Also known as garbanzo flour, chickpea flour is the basis for these pan-browned cakes inspired by southern French socca. You can use spinach if fava leaves aren’t available.
Black Rice Salad with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Seeds
Everyone loves the sweet, nutty flavor and chewy texture of black rice; add crunchy pomegranates and a hint of smoky paprika, and you’ve got a home run combination.
Recipe: Black Rice Salad with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Seeds
Warm Buckwheat Salad with Roasted Shallots, Apples, and Frisée
Earthy-tasting buckwheat, a gluten-free seed rather than a grain, has been gaining in popularity and is now available in many grocery stores.
Recipe: Warm Buckwheat Salad with Roasted Shallots, Apples, and Frisée
Spinach Dinner Salad with Sesame Tofu
Double-coating tofu cubes in cornstarch and the Japanese seasoning called furikake before shallow frying makes them crisp and irresistible.
Squash and Chickpea Fritters with Winter Greens and Hazelnut Salad
Think of these fritters as a homemade take on garden burgers, without the buns.
Recipe: Squash and Chickpea Fritters with Winter Greens and Hazelnut Salad
Whole Grain, Feta, and Olive Salad
Toss together crisp raw vegetables with bulgur wheat and a simple parsley vinaigrette.