Salad

Fresh corn from a farmers' market or a grower's farmstand will taste the sweetest.

Save time by using vacuum-sealed pouches of tuna, which don't need to be drained.

At Le Gavroche, the salad is composed on individual plates and the leaves of Belgian endive are left whole. Alternatively, the endive may be sliced and tossed with the other ingredients for a more casual presentation.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Great served with grilled lamb, steak or any Mediterranean-style menu.

Start with chopped fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic spooned onto toasted baguette slices. Grill slices of potato to have with the tuna; follow with biscotti and fresh figs.

Potato salad gets perked up with herbs, vegetables and a terrific dressing. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

Perfect for any summer party. Be sure to use the best blue cheese available, such as French Roquefort or domestic Maytag

"This is a recipe inspired by a salad I had as part of a sumptuous feast at Adriatica, an exquisite restaurant atop Seattle's Queen Anne Hill," says Lise R. Bonin of Austin, Texas. "Both the view and the food made for a most memorable anniversary dinner for my husband and me several years ago."

Serve this Greek salad as a crisp first course, or pair it with grilled pita bread and you have lunch for two. Serves 4.

This recipe was created to accompany Bibb Lettuce with Sherry Vinaigrette . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.