Side salads aren’t just filler; the right mix of greens, grains, and dressings can become the highlight of the plate. When done well, they bring color, crunch, and balance that even the main entrée ...

Fresh salads make the perfect side dish, adding color, crunch, and flavor to any meal. Whether you prefer something light and simple or packed with a variety of ingredients, there are plenty of ways ...

All too many people disregard the value of a side salad. There’s a reason for this: Too often, a side salad is a sad little pile of half-wilted greens with a watery dressing. I’m here to tell you ...

Choosing a side dish often comes down to a gut feeling: do these items “go together?” When pairing sides with a main course, students at The Culinary Institute of America are taught to consider the ...

On a dusty street in the Colonia Versalles district of Puerto Vallarta, a visitor may not immediately notice the green entrance door to Hacienda Mosaico. But behind its stuccoed walls is a private ...

This version of sunomono uses more readily available English or slicing cucumbers, but if you live near an Asian market you could substitute Japanese cucumbers. Some recipes call for salting the ...

Are you having a July Fourth cookout? Once you’ve figured out what you’re putting on the grill, it’s time to focus on side dishes and salads. The secret to a great holiday blowout is having lots of ...

My daughter-in-law, a creative cook and a vegetarian, whipped up plenty of flavorful salads during the week I recently spent visiting my son’s family in Washington, D.C. She often makes salad the main ...

Labor Day weekend is a nice time for a backyard gathering with great fellowship and delicious food. Quite often, these gatherings involve some type of grilled or smoked meat. So add a couple of side ...

While some side dishes such as potato salad are considered more seasonal and are usually only popular in the summer, other sides are common throughout the year. Mashed potatoes, for instance, is just ...