Lettuce
Picadillo Tostadas
(Corn Tortillas with Sweet-and-Savory Ground Pork)
Tomato, Cucumber, and Pita Salad
We seasoned this salad — based on the Middle Eastern bread salad called fattoush — with za'atar, a mixture of salt, sumac, sesame, and thyme.
Fennel-Marinated Vegetables in Lettuce Cones
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.but requires additional unattended time.
In the following recipe, the lettuce leaves may be wrapped loosely in paper towels and kept chilled in a plastic bag until you are ready to assemble the cones.
Red-Leaf Lettuce and Watercress Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad with Caesar Dressing
A delicious blend of classic flavors.
Southeast Asian Steak Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Mediterranean Tuna and Radish Salad
Imported or domestic tuna packed in olive oil is a staple in my pantry. I make quick tomato sauces with it, use it on sandwiches, and especially in salads. This is a great main-dish salad, with tender tuna and crunchy, spicy radishes. Serve it on top of lettuce with crusty bread on the side for a substantial no-cook meal.
Minestrone with Garlic and Parmesan Croutons
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Traditional Sunset Salad '21' Club
Sunset salad originated at the '21' Club early in the restaurant's history. The name comes from the colors of its ingredients. The salad is most often served with Lorenzo dressing, which was invented by one of the waiters, whose first name, not surprisingly, was Lorenzo.
Green Bean Ceasar Salad
This reduced-fat version hits all the flavor notes of the original Caeser.
Korean Barbecued Beef
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
Romaine Salad with Bacon and Hard-Boiled Eggs
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min
Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Pickled Vegetables
To make the salad, Mary uses leftovers from a roast chicken and adds giardiniera, Italian-style pickled vegetables.
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
These wraps make for an informal and delightfully messy summer supper. Complete the meal with a rice salad from the deli (adding diced bell peppers and a splash of rice vinegar, if desired) and ice cream sprinkled with minced crystallized ginger.