Ingredients

Pine Nuts, roasted
Fennel, diced
Orange Bell pepper, diced
Carrot, diced
Broccoli florets, quick blanch and shock
Salami, diced
Manchego, diced
Parsley, chopped
Basil, chiffonade

Dressing

Shallots, diced
Garlic, minced
Lemon Juice
Juniper Balsamic (regular balsamic is fine)
Country Dijon
Evoo
SnP

Ingredients

Spiced Smoked Salmon (optional. This salad is great without the salmon)
Poblano Chili, roasted and diced
Tangerine, segmented, juice reserved
Sugarsnap Peas, sliced
Avocado, diced
Fennel, diced
Red Leaf Lettuce

Dressing

Tangarine Juice and Agave, reduced to syrup
Lime, zest and juice
Champagne Vinegar
Evoo
SnP

Ingredients

Fennel Stalk, sliced
Fennel Fronds, chopped
Avocado, diced
Carrots, shredded
Green Onion, green parts sliced
Romaine, chopped
Spinach

Dressing

Lemon juice and zest
Garlic, minced
Green Onion, white part chopped
Fennel fronds, chopped
Thyme, chopped
Dijon Mustard
EVOO
SnP

Ingredients

Grapefruit segments
Avocado, diced
Pine nuts, roasted
Parsley, chopped
Mint, chopped
Tarragon, chopped
Watercress
Romaine, chopped

Dressing

Lime juice and zest
Agave
Evoo
SnP

Ingredients

Black grapes, sliced
Pomegranate seeds
Gorgonzola, pieces
Fennel, chopped
Pecans, roasted and chopped
Cauliflower, roasted
Mixed Greens

Dressing

Fig Balsamic (regular balsamic ok)
Dijon
Agave
Walnut oil
Roquefort
Grape Seed Oil
SnP

Ingredients

Radish, fine diced
Celery, fine diced
Red onion, fine dice
Red and green, bell peppers, diced
Cucumber, fine dice
Avocado, diced
Basil, chiffonade
Burrata
Sunflower Seeds
Greens (of your choice), chopped

Dressing

Garlic
Basil
Sun dried tomatoes
Red wine vin
Balsamic vin
Evoo
SnP

Combine all dressing ingredients, except, evoo in a food processor. Steam in evoo and adjust seasoning

Ingredients

Black grapes, sliced
Pomegranate seeds
Gorgonzola, pieces
Fennel, chopped
Pecans, roasted and chopped
Cauliflower, roasted
Mixed Greens

Dressing

Fig Balsamic (regular balsamic ok)
Dijon
Agave
Walnut oil
Roqfot
Grape Seed Oil
SnP

Ingredients

Pickled Jalapenos (Rice win Vinegar, White vinegar, sugar, salt)
Green Beans, blanched, shoked, and chopped
Yukon Gold Potatoes. sliced and boiledin slated water until barley fork tender
Green Bell Pepper, small dice
Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in hlaf
Parsley, chopped
Purslane
Mixed Greens
Smoked Swordfish

Mixed Greens

Dressing
Ancho Chili Powder
Galic, minced
Thyme, chopped
Lime juice and zest
Agave Nectar?
Evoo
SnP

Ingredients

Passion fruit
Figs, diced
Teardrop Tomatoes, haved
Basil, chiffonade
Mixed Greens
Goat cheese
Blue cheese

Dressing

Dave’s Miso Dressing (LA farmer’s markets)
Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredients

Apple, Kohlrabi Slaw
-Kohlrabi, thick skin removed, and white parts shredded
-Apple, shredded
-Dikon, shredded
-Grapefruit, zest and juice
-Lime, zest and juice
-Rice wine Vinegar
-Snp
Mixed all ingredients together and allow to marinate so flavors come together and juices release; about an hour. Strain slaw and save liquid for dressing

Sesame Seeds
Avocado, diced
Mixed Greens
Hamachi, sliced

Dressing

Reserved slaw liquid
Light Sour Cream (you could also use, creme friache, or yogurt here)
Lemon Oil
Evoo
Grapeseed Oil
SnP

Toss slaw, greens, and avocado together with dressing. Garnish with hamachi.

Ingredients

Cherries, chopped
Lemon, zest and juice
Red Onion, sliced
Proscuitto, crisped and chopped
Walnuts, roasted
Parmesan, shaved
Basil Chiffonade
Spinach (you can mix in other types of greens too)

Dressing

Balsamic Vinegar, reduced with onions
Cherry Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
Almond Oil
EVOO
SnP

Directions

Place onions and Balsamic in a sauce pot over medium heat. Reduce by 3/4. Strain onions over a bowl you will use to whisk the dressing to reserve balsamic. Strain onions over a bowl that you will use to whisk the dressing; reserve balsamic. Chop onions. Toss chopped balsamic onions, with chopped cherries, lemon zest and juice. Season with SnP. Let marinate lightly (15 min is plenty of time)

Whisk balsamic reduction with all dressing ingredients. Toss greens, walnuts, marinated cherries, and basil with dressing. Plate and shave parmesan on top.

Alternate Directions (with Cherry Balsamic Vinegar)

Reduce Balsamic Vinegar over medium heat in a sauce pot by 1/2. Add sliced onions and continue to reduce until nape (syrupy). Strain onions over a bowl you will use to whisk the dressing to reserve balsamic. Chop onions. Toss chopped balsamic onions, with chopped cherries, lemon zest and juice. Season with SnP. Let marinate lightly (15 min is plenty of time)

I love this salad right now, becuase all these ingredients are at their peak and this dressing just accentuates the natural flavors of the ingredients at their finest. Go to the farmer’s market and buy fresh arugula to get the extra peppery bitter taste (that’s why I don’t season the dressing with pepper, but you certainly can), a super sweet watermelon, and nice acidic heirloom tomato. and don’t forget the fresh basil; always chop this right before toss the salad. You can’t get a better taste of summer in your mouth than this.

Ingredients

Raw Walnuts, roasted and chopped
Watermelon, diced
Tomato, diced
Basil, chiffonade
Arugula

Toss with dressing, plate and garnish with balls of goat cheese. I think Cypress Grove’s Purple Haze is a great go to goat here.

Dressing

Fresh Ginger, 5 passes on a microplane to yield about 1/4 of a t, or tt
1 Orange, zested with 3 passes of a microplane & juiced, or tt
1 Lime, zested with 2 passes of the microplane or tt for more acidity & juiced
tt Agave Nectar
tt Champagne Vinegar (Various types of balsamics are also great try here too; I have a tangerine one I like to use for this salad; and I’ll often omit the ginger if I use a balsamic)
tt Salt

Whisk in at least = parts EVOO to your base, ie 1:1 or <
acid:oil or Use more oil for a creamery dressing

tt = to taste
EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients

Sprouted Brown Rice, cooked (I use this instead of tortilla chips as a healthy starch alternative)
Jicama, diced and pickled in lime juice
Corn, roasted and raw
Tomatoes, diced
Carrots, shredded
Black Beans
Avocado, diced
Butter Lettuce, chopped
Purslane, sliced chopped
Dandelion Greens, sliced
Basil, chiffonade

Grilled Chicken, marinaded in Soy Sauce, Agave Nectar, Minced Garlic, Sriracha, EVOO, SnP; grilled and diced
BBQ Sauce

Combine grilled diced chicken with bbq sauce to coat, soak and chill.

Dressing

Herbed Italian Vinaigrette
Buttermilk
Mayonnaise
Sour Cream
SnP

Ingredients

Artichoke Hearts, marinaded; farmer’s market or store bought
Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
Kalamata Olives, chopped
Tomatoes, diced
Green Beans, blanched and sliced
Basil, chiffonade
Mixed Greens with Spinach
Feta

Dressing

Garlic
Shallot
Parsley
Basil
Thyme
Dijon Mustard
Champagne Vin
Balsamic Vin
Lemon Juice
EVOO
SnP

With a food processor running add garlic and shallot with a pinch of salt and pepper. Once minced, add fresh herbs; once minced, add mustard and acids; season and stream in EVOO. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Ingredients

Crimini Mushrooms, shaved
Asparagus, shaved
Pepperchinis, chopped
Parmesean Cheese
Arugula

Dressing

Dijon Mustard
Truffel Oil
Parmesaen Cheese, shaved
Lemon Juice
Garlic, minced
Pepperchini Pickling Juice,
EVOO
SnP

I <3 this salad!!!

Ingredients

Green bell pepper, small dice
Tomato, dice
Radish, pickled in ume vinegar and soy sauce
Edamame
Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced and boiled
Smoked Swordfish
Green onions, green parts thinly sliced
Baby Romaine

Dressing

Jalapeño, fine dice
Green onions, white and pale green parts minced
Lime Juice
Wasabi Powder
Ume vinegar
Rice Wine Vinegar
Sesame Oil
Grapeseed Oil
SnP

Ingredients

Strawberries, sliced
Red Onion, sliced and soaked in water
Avocado, diced
Pumpkin Seeds, roasted
Basil, chiffonade
Cotija Cheese
Baby Romaine

Dressing

Garlic
White Onion
Chipotle Pepper in Adobo sauce
Lime, zest and juice
Orange, juice
Strawberries
Agave
Pumpkin Oil (optional)
Lemon Oil (optional)
Grapeseed Oil
Salt

Puree all dressing ingredients in a food processor.

Ingredients

Lemon Almonds (Store bought at Whole Foods), chopped
Gorgonzola
Pears (try a or a few varieties), julienned / matchstick
Watercress
Arugula

Dressing

Dijon
Meyer Lemon, juice
White Balsamic
Champagne Vinegar
Lemon Oil
SnP

Ingredients

Cucumber, diced
Fennel, diced
Orange Bell Pepper, diced
Green Onions, sliced
Tomatoes, diced
Celery, diced
Radish, diced
Olive Mixture, chopped
Provolone, diced
Turkey, diced
Baby Romaine

Dressing

Garlic, minced
Thyme, chopped
Country Dijon
Lemon zest and juice
Artichoke Bruschetta (store bought)
EVOO
SnP

Ingredients

Tomatoes, fine dice
Cucumber, finely diced
Parsley, chopped fine
Mint, chopped fine
Bulgar
Green Onions, chopped
Pumpkin Seeds Roasted
Artichoke Heart, small dice

Baby romaine

Dressing

Lemon, juice and zest
Pumpkin Oil
EVOO
SnP

Instructions

Soak bulgar in warm water; 2:1 ratio – water:bulgar; for at least an hour.  Toss all ingredients together except lettuce. Toss with dressing and let sit for as long as possible to let the flavors marry together. Toss lettuce in EVOO SnP before serving. Place greens on plate and Tabbouleh on top.

Ingredients

Sunchokes, peeled, shaved, and marinated in lemon juice, snp
Tomatoes diced
Lemon almonds
Hazelnut
Escarole

Dressing

Garlic, minced
Lemon juice, zest
Tahini
Yogurt
Evoo
Snp

Ingredients

Coconut, toasted
Chili Cashews
Mango
Nappa cabbage
Red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in water
Spicy greens mixture

Dressing

Fish sauce
Lime juice
Coconut vinegar
Sesame oil
Grapeseed Oil

Ingredients

Avocado, diced
Pumpkin seeds, roasted
Tomato, dice or cherry’s quartered
Arugula
Romaine
Coteja garlic crouton

Dressing
Chipotle, minced
Garlic
Lime juice zest
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco
Mayo
Evoo
SnP

Ingredients

Orange segments
Asparagus, blanched
Raw Almonds diced
Baby romaine

Dressing
Shallots
Orange juice
Agave
Rice wine vin
Evoo
Snp

Ingredients

Roasted an Raw Sunflower Seeds
Pomegranate Seeds
Beets, roasted and quartered
Goat Cheese Feta
Mixed Greens and Arugula

Dressing

Garlic, minced
Shallots, minced
Tahini
Orange zest and juice
White Balsamic
Evoo
SnP