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Salad

A salad lives or dies on the dressing and the balance, not the pile of leaves. Get the acid, the fat, and the crunch in tune and it stops being a side and becomes the thing you actually want to eat. Start with the Steak Salad with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette or the Grilled Corn Salad with Tajín.

  • Steak Salad with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of Mexican street corn salad topped with crumbled cheese, cilantro, and chili powder, garnished with three lime wedges.
    Grilled Corn Salad with Tajín
  • Sliced heirloom tomatoes topped with crumbled white cheese sit on a bed of green pesto sauce, arranged on a light-colored plate.
    Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Pesto & Feta
  • A close-up of a salad with thinly sliced green apples, chopped walnuts, and shredded cabbage, dressed in a creamy mustard vinaigrette, served on a beige ceramic plate.
    Fennel-Green Apple Salad
  • A halved soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk sits on a bed of mixed greens, surrounded by quinoa, hummus, an olive, artichoke hearts, pickled onions, and a creamy dressing.
    Kale & Quinoa Grain Bowl
  • A bowl containing grilled salmon on a bed of leafy greens, topped with shredded cheese and sliced avocado, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Caesar Salad w/ King Salmon & Crispy Capers
  • A vibrant salad with mixed greens, thinly sliced radishes, microgreens, and capers, topped with a creamy yellow dressing.
    Greens with Lemon Garlic Anchovy Dressing, Crispy Capers, and Pickled Radish
  • A close-up of a colorful salad with mixed greens, red beet strips, yellow bell pepper slices, and white beans.
    Greens w/ Carrot Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette
  • Greens with Blue Cheese and Maple Walnut Dressing
    Greens with Blue Cheese & Maple Walnut Dressing
  • A close-up of a salad featuring sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced basil, and diced red onions, all drizzled with olive oil.
    Heirloom Tomato, Avocado & Feta Salad
  • A bowl of fresh salad featuring arugula, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese crumbles, pine nuts, and thinly sliced red vegetables, all arranged on a light surface.
    Greens w/ Tarragon Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of salad with shredded cabbage, kale, grilled chicken pieces, carrots, and sprouts, served on a light-colored surface.
    Asian-Style Chicken Salad
  • Close-up of a fresh arugula salad topped with sautéed mushrooms, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkling of finely grated cheese or ice on a white plate.
    Manuka Honey Granita with Chanterelles, Rocket, and Grana Padano Cheese
  • A bowl of colorful coleslaw made with shredded purple cabbage, cilantro, and carrots, displayed on a wooden surface.
    Mexican Slaw with Cilantro & Lime
  • A bowl of arugula salad topped with grated cheese and several slices of medium-rare steak, arranged neatly on top of the greens.
    Filet over Warm Herb Salad
  • A plate of salad with orange slices, grapefruit segments, fennel, and chopped pistachios, presented on a white dish with a brown rim; a bag of pistachios is partially visible in the corner.
    Citrus & Fennel Salad with Pistachios & Mint
  • A beige oval plate with green beans topped with grated cheese, chopped herbs, and a yellowish dressing, arranged on a light stone surface.
    Pistachio Alliade Salad
  • Citarella Soft-Shell Crab Spring Salad with Snap Peas, Avocado & Spinach
  • A plate of shredded meat garnished with fresh cilantro sits on a bed of thinly sliced cabbage and carrots, served on a speckled ceramic dish.
    Asian Crispy Duck Salad
  • A whole roasted fish topped with green herbs sits on a platter with roasted red potatoes, sliced fennel, and greens, drizzled with herb sauce. The food is arranged on an oval dish on a wooden table.
    Whole Roasted Branzino with Pesto Potatoes & Herb Fennel Salad
  • A bowl of chicken salad mixed with herbs and chopped celery, topped with three dollops of bright orange fish roe, served in a white ceramic bowl on a dark surface.
    Classic Chicken Salad
  • A grilled beef patty sits on a bed of fresh arugula, topped with grated cheese, served on a white plate.
    Ground Venison Créponette with Arugula & Pecorino Salad
  • A plate of salad topped with leafy greens, sliced avocado, corn, tomatoes, and roasted vegetables, drizzled with olive oil on a neutral-colored ceramic plate.
    Easy Summer Corn Salad
  • A bowl of fresh salad with thinly sliced radishes, zucchini ribbons, green beans, chopped nuts, and herbs on a concrete surface.
    Asparagus, Green Bean & Radish Salad
  • Close-up of sliced cucumbers coated in a creamy, spicy chili oil sauce with sesame seeds and chopped herbs, creating a vibrant, textured salad with visible seasonings and fresh ingredients.
    Cucumber Salad
  • A plate with burrata cheese topped with balsamic glaze, surrounded by fresh tomato wedges, basil leaves, and a layer of green pesto sauce.
    Charred Stone Fruit Salad w/ Pesto & Burrata
  • A close-up of burrata cheese surrounded by colorful heirloom tomato slices, crispy prosciutto, and green pesto sauce. The textures and vibrant colors of the ingredients are clearly visible.
    Heirloom Tomato Pesto & Burrata Salad w/ Prosciutto
  • Close-up of a colorful salad with sliced tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs, and thin purple shreds, possibly pickled onions or seaweed, garnished with dressing.
    Heirloom Tomatoes w Sumac Shallots
  • A grilled romaine lettuce half is served on a beige plate, topped with a brown, chunky dressing or sauce. The plate sits on a wooden surface.
    Grilled Red Romaine w/ Bagna Cauda
  • A close-up of a fresh green salad with leafy greens, grated cheese, roasted peanuts, and a creamy yellow dressing drizzled on top.
    Peruvian Caesar Salad
  • A plate of grilled halloumi cheese served on asparagus and snap peas over green pesto, garnished with microgreens and sunflower seeds.
    Snap Pea, Asparagus, & Grilled Halloumi Salad
  • A close-up of a fresh green salad with mixed leafy greens, topped with diced onions and crunchy brown bread crumbs or croutons, served in a bowl.
    Mixed Greens with Miso Vinaigrette
  • Close-up of a fresh salad with romaine lettuce, thin radish slices, crispy chickpeas, and capers, all coated in a creamy dressing.
    Vegan ‘Caesar’ Salad with Crispy Capers & Chickpeas
  • A platter of Niçoise salad with soft-boiled eggs, tuna, baby potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, capers, and Romaine lettuce, garnished with herbs.
    Niçoise Salad
  • Close-up of a salad topped with pink radicchio leaves, shredded cheese, golden brown breadcrumbs, and a creamy dressing. The textures and colors create a vibrant, appetizing appearance.
    Chicory Caesar Salad
  • A platter of Niçoise salad with leafy greens, halved soft-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, olives, potatoes, green beans, red onion, and chunks of tuna on a wooden table.
    Tuna Niçoise Salad
  • A close-up of a bowl of fresh salad with shredded cabbage, fried crispy toppings, chopped green herbs, and yellow vegetables, garnished with cilantro.
    Warm Crispy Rice Summer Squash Salad
  • Close-up of sliced medium-rare steak topped with flaky sea salt, served on a bed of mixed greens and microgreens, garnished with vibrant green and red leaves and a yellowish dressing.
    Steak Salad with Charred Pepper Vinaigrette
  • A colorful salad with snap peas, grapefruit segments, goat cheese, julienned watermelon radish, roasted hazelnuts, fresh dill, and mint leaves, all mixed together in a close-up view.
    Citrus + Herb Salad
  • A black bowl filled with a fresh green salad of mixed leafy greens, crumbled cheese, and drizzled with a vibrant orange dressing.
    Greens with Rouille Dressing
  • A bowl of salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced almonds, crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and microgreens.
    Microgreen Salad
  • A beige bowl filled with a fresh salad featuring spiralized cucumber, microgreens, white beans, feta cheese crumbles, and thinly sliced vegetables. The salad is vibrant and colorful.
    Celery and White Bean Salad

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