European salad recipes

Tuna Conserva with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers and Bread

Not to be confused with thick Sicilian caponeta made with eggplant, Neopolitan caponeta originated with local…

Perfect French Side Salad

This is a simple tasting but wonderful side salad. The ingredients listed are not that easy to find, but you should feel free to substitute other…

Caprese Pasta Salad

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Tomato and watermelon soup by Ferrán Adriá

Do you know Ferrán Adriá? Yes, the world famous Spanish chef. Here's one of his simplest recipes. It is perfect…

Milly's Tortellini Salad

Fresh herbs and the vinegrette make this dish fantastic and memorable. Truly an Italian flavor. This makes a very large batch and is great to…

Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto (Vincotto)

This delicious salad is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation…

Al Templeman's famous Salad Dressing

I started making this because my wife, Jeanne, would not stop complaining about how bad store bought salad…

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make,…

Salad with pears with cheese sauce

Spaghetti Salad

Fresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear…

Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula Salad

I adapted this recipe from one in Cook's Illustrated and served it during a trip to San Luis Obispo with…

Lentils are a cool legume when cooled for Lemon Lentil Salad

Lentils, one of the great legumes of its category. These little beans are so full of nutrients and are a…

Mock «puntarelle» alla romana

One of the dishes I miss most from my Roman days is the winter salad known as le puntarelle. Puntarelle are a kind of chicory native to the…

Shaved Brussels Sprout and Farro Salad

This recipe is adapted from one by Susan Spungen. I thought it was phenomenal. If you can't find Farro, you…

Italian Dressing

I have not found many bottled salad dressings I like. This lead me to search out something I can make myself and this is what I put together from…