Nut Free
Shrimp Salad with Peas and Chervil Vinaigrette
You can use tarragon in place of chervil.
Green Papaya Salad
If you can’t find Vietnamese coriander, you can use fresh cilantro.
Multicolored Pepper and Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata and Herbs
You can prepare the vegetables up to 2 hours before serving and keep them covered in the refrigerator. If desired, include some poblano or other chiles along with the peppers. You can substitute feta cheese for the ricotta salata.
Warm Bean, Snap Pea, and Tomato Salad
Cannellini are white Italian kidney beans. Try substituting cranberry, pinto, or other dried beans in this salad. To save time, use canned beans in place of dried.
Wheatberry Salad
Wheatberries are a nutty grain often used in salads and breads. Look for hard red winter wheatberries—summer wheatberries become too soft after they’re cooked.
Black-Eyed Pea and Jalapeño Salad
Piquant jalapeño chiles complement the earthy flavor of black-eyed peas in this fiber-rich side salad; they also add crunch, along with the diced red onion.