Leafy Greens

Tarragon brings its distinctive flavor to this salad. Serve it alongside the strata.

Toasted coriander seeds and radishes give this salad — a twist on the classic frisée aux lardons — an appealing spiciness. In typical French fashion, the salad is served after the main course and before dessert. Accompany this with fougasse, a large Provençal flatbread, or other French bread.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This salad yields generous portions. Combined with a loaf of crusty bread, it’s easily a meal in itself.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Tossed with your best-quality olive oil, this simple salad needs no vinegar or lemon juice to taste unbelievably good. For extra crunch, mix in tender shoots from the farmers market.

A yellow pepper purée gives these egg white omelets color and tenderness without adding fat.

Serve with potato chips, a heap of tangy coleslaw, and some sweet gherkins. Finish with strawberry ice cream and chocolate cookies. By the way, the filling for these quick sandwiches is delicious on toasted English muffins for breakfast.

The greens in this recipe are inspired by Vietnamese-style herb salads.

Most people are familiar with confit duck legs, but the French confit the gizzards, too. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Chipotle hot sauce and queso fresco can be found at Latin American markets and at many supermarkets.

Spicy and sweet, this unusual salad would be ideal with grilled chicken or fish.