Why mess with perfection? Like our smart combo of tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Arrange them on a plate, drizzle a little dressing and let the flavors do their work.
Warm, coin-shaped slices of pan-fried carrots, white alubia beans, and chopped dill tossed with a tangy-sweet lemon shallot dressing. It tastes good the day you make it, even better the day after.
Canned beans are a quick, no-cook protein option that readily absorbs the flavors of fresh herbs and roasted red peppers. Roast your own peppers or look for them in jars on grocery shelves near olives and pickles. Serve this hearty salad with whole wheat crackers, if desired.
Very good and very Italian with its garlic, parsley olive oil and vinegar dressing. The potatoes are cooked, chopped, and bathed in this lovely dressing and then chilled overnight.