Salad

The asparagus and orange segments are arranged in a sunburst pattern on a large platter, with baby greens and sliced red onion in the center.

Artichoke hearts and hearts of palm combine in an elegant salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A colorful, delicious dish from Lantana's Restaurant, Grand Cayman, West Indies.

This refreshing dish is perfect for a luncheon and is a snap to prepare. You can purchase thick slices of smoked turkey at your local delicatessen.

A fresh-tasting main-course salad.

Here's a simple do-ahead salad that travels very well. It's also great as a side dish for grilled chicken or beef.

Roasting the garlic for the dressing sweetens it and softens its pungency. By the way, our interpretation of this salad did omit one traditional element—there is no raw egg in it, in keeping with modern health concerns.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was inspired by one from Odessa Piper, chef-owner of L'Etoile restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Add canned white tuna (packed in water) for a delicious main course. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This classic Indian salad, or raita, is perfect with any curry dish.