Salad

An invigorating hit of citrus brings together crisp apples, toasty bread and nuts, and sharp cheese, making this one of our favorite recipes this year.

Typically steamed or sautéed, fresh mustard greens are also great raw and simply dressed. “I like the strength they give to salads,” says chef Frederik de Pue, of Table, Washington, D.C.

Use a metal cake tester or thin paring knife to check the potatoes; they should still hold their shape but offer no resistance when pierced.

The jalapeño's ribs and seeds are the spiciest parts; be careful not to rub your eyes after handling (or wear gloves)!

This cooling and refreshing salad—with cilantro standing in for the lettuce—is great alongside spicy foods, like our Sambal Chicken Skewers (click for recipe).

We love using farmers' market heirloom varieties in this tomato salad recipe.

A club salad is a great way to use grilled chicken leftovers for lunch

You've got plenty of options for this salad: butter beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, or navy beans. Just be sure to use green beans for some color.

Serving "green stuff" to kids can be a challenge. But this recipe filled with bite-size vegetables like snap peas holds plenty of appeal.

Rinsing the cooked couscous stops the cooking and prevents it from sticking together as it cools.

We won't lie: the poppy seed dressing and the burrata are the best part about this grilled beets recipe.

Nuoc cham, the Vietnamese condiment that dresses this crunchy noodle salad, is made with lime juice, fish sauce, chiles, and sugar. The addictive mix of spicy, sweet, sour, and salty flavors is also great as a dipping sauce for grilled meats.

For the quick pickles, try using other crisp vegetables, such as radishes, celery, or fennel.

Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and shake before using.

This salad can be made with raw fav beans, as long as they're especially fresh. But blanching them quickly makes them much easier to peel.

Mild, crunchy green papaya is not the same as underripe papaya. Look for it at Asian or Mexican groceries.

For this juicy, herbaceous salad, feel free to combine different varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes, which are at peak season around the same time.

"I like the fact that just three or four main ingredients can make a smashing result," says van Boven about this sweet and crunchy salad.

You can also try this recipe with chives, dill, oregano, or parsley.