Salad

White corn, cilantro and jalapeño chili give the classic Caesar a Texas accent.

prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If you can't find Cabrales cheese, substitute Roquefort or Danish blue cheese.

Crushed red pepper, caraway and dill accent this simple and colorful salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Offer this hearty and satisfying salad with grilled lamb or tuna.

A pretty and refreshing composed salad that can be made using only one skillet.

Trying to take a lychee off its pit is nearly impossible. I leave them on their pits which does nothing to detract from the quality of this salad! You can use canned lychees, which are surprisingly delicious.

Farro, an old-world wheat variety, has taken today's Tuscan cooking by storm. It has been cultivated in the Garfagnana — an area of forests in northern Tuscany — for millennia. Traditionally, the grain was used to make soups and porridge; now it's a part of any number of dishes, including risotto, where it replaces the rice, and salads like this one. If you cannot find farro, use wheat berries.

The success of this dish depends entirely on the quality of your ingredients. Now's the time to use your best olive oil, freshly ground pepper, and a generous amount of a flavorful sea salt.