Salad for Dinner: Simple Recipes for Salads that Make a Meal

Turn fresh, seasonal ingredients into satisfying meals that go far beyond the side salad.

In Salad for Dinner, chef and former Chez Panisse cook Tasha DeSerio redefines what a salad can be—transforming it from a supporting role into the star of the plate.

With a focus on whole-meal salads that are vibrant, nourishing, and deeply flavorful, this book offers a modern approach to eating well, whether you're a vegetarian, a flexitarian, or simply salad-curious.

Inside, you’ll find:

Dozens of inventive recipes • featuring greens, grains, legumes, meat, fish, and dairy—each designed to stand alone as a complete meal. Tips on sourcing and preparing seasonal produce • , plus guidance on lesser-known salad fixings and pantry staples. Make-ahead strategies and foundational techniques • , including dressings, vinaigrettes, and salad-building basics. Elegant yet approachable ideas • for everyday meals and effortless entertaining.

With its clean flavors, thoughtful compositions, and emphasis on simplicity, Salad for Dinner is a celebration of the kind of cooking that’s as beautiful as it is nourishing.

© 2012 The Taunton Press (Rafbók): 9798896843399

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Rafbók: 13 mars 2012