Arugula, Fennel & Orange Salad

An elegant and delicious salad perfect for entertaining. I've served this to many people who have never had fresh fennel before and they loved it. An interesting and unique combination of flavors. You could substitute mesculun salad mix or spinach for the arugula.

Arugula, Fennel & Orange Salad

Salad of Baby Greens, Green Beans, Roasted Beets & Balsamic Red Onions

A colorful salad that can be made ahead, this dish is a perfect salad course for entertaining. Or, add a hard-boiled egg and some crusty bread to it and you have a great summer lunch!

Salad of Baby Greens, Green Beans, Roasted Beets & Balsamic Red Onions

Sweet-Potato Salad w/ Mustard Vinaigrette

This potato salad, made with sweet potatoes, is a nice alternative to the classic potato-and-mayonnaise one. It's simple to make, can be made ahead, and it's great for picnics, buffets and potlucks because it's best at room temperature.

Sweet-Potato Salad w/ Mustard Vinaigrette

Fingerling Potato Salad w/ Sherry-Mustard Vinaigrette

This is a really fun and unusual alternative to regular old potato salad. The small, finger-shaped potatoes are roasted in a bed of salt to impart a nice texture and flavor and to make it easy to slip the skins off: no peeling required. Crispy, thick-slab bacon and hard boiled eggs are nice additions.

Fingerling Potato Salad w/ Sherry-Mustard Vinaigrette

Northern Italian Rice Salad

A perfect dish for any large gathering any time of the year. It travels and keeps well and can be served at room temperature or chilled. Serve it as a side with meat or chicken, or all by itself for lunch. And it is very easy to make!

Northern Italian Rice Salad

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini salad was very trendy back in the 1980's when I first discovered this recipe. I've made it countless times since then, and it's always a hit. It's still good today. The original recipe came from Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge Massachusetts, and, not surprisingly, they are still in business today in the original location and also in a second location in downtown Boston. It's nice to know that some things do last!

Tortellini Salad

Black Bean Salad

A perfect accompaniment for almost anything Mexican or grilled, this salad is simple to make and can be made up to two days in advance. So it's great for entertaining, too. And all by itself it makes a tasty and nutritious lunch.

Black Bean Salad

Pasta & Seafood Salad with Basil

I call this a sophisticated pasta salad! It's perfect for summer entertaining because it's a one-dish meal, and shrimp, scallops and squid dress it up. Serve it on top of mixed greens for individual plating. For picnics, pile it all into a decorative container and refrigerate until you head off for the picnic. It's best slightly warm or at room temperature.

Pasta & Seafood Salad with Basil

Curried Chicken Salad

This is a great summer dish because the only thing you need to cook is the chicken. Use as much curry powder as you want: as written, this recipe yields a very mild curry flavor. Sour cream instead of the traditional mayonnaise means that this salad will travel well for picnics or potlucks. Serve it on rolls or in pita pockets. To dress it up, serve it on plates on a bed of lettuce and garnish with lemon wedges.

Curried Chicken Salad