Lettuce

We call this a hand salad because lettuce and dip just doesn’t sound like nearly as much fun.

Nutritional yeast, silken tofu, and capers mimic the anchovies and egg yolks in a classic Caesar. Genius!

Think of this recipe as your favorite bacony wedge salad reimagined as an additive party snack.

Two sweet-salty finishings let guests craft their own signature sandwiches, but if you’re a purist, leave them off and let the (excellent) bacon speak for itself.

You can substitute any crisp vegetables and small pieces of protein, just make sure not to overstuff or the wrappers will split.

Bibb lettuce leaves are sturdy and crispy enough to balance out the bacon, tomatoes, and avocado for these lunch-friendly wraps. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; ‎check out the rest for the remaining days here.

These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.

The not-so-secret formula behind Sweetgreen and other DIY salad spots? And the key to making this smoked salmon recipe? It's called mise en place. Prep the components in advance, then put it all together later.

Play around with different herbs in this lobster salad recipe, such as parsley or mint, and other citrus, like grapefruit in place of orange.

Hot weather and spicy foods just go together, but this speedy stovetop dish won’t heat up your kitchen.

Yes—you can grill lettuce. And it’s worth it.

Cooking the trout skin side down and only quickly finishing it off on the other side ensures fish will be perfectly crisp.

The crispy bits are the key to this pork’s deliciousness. Use a wide, flat spatula for the best effect.

Cooked lettuces? Yes—but barely. When they hit the pan, they’ll pick up flavor from the chicken drippings, gently wilting and taking on the buttery sauce.