Recently, I have been drawn to two Hetty Lui McKinnon’s dumpling salads. This is the second one I chose to make as it is perfect for a light summer meal with little cooking – the peanut sauce is made with hot water. You might remember my smashed cucumber salad with a sweet sour sauce. Anyways, … Continue reading
Chile crisp in a vinaigrette really defines this tomato salad. Fresh, ripe tomatoes touched with basil and garlic, pre-made dumplings and finishing with store-bought crispy dried shallots. This salad is hearty yet light and requires little cooking. Of course you can make your own dumplings and crispy shallots especially if you make them ahead of … Continue reading
Well, it’s peach season here in Michigan so why not make a salad fit for our summer weather. You get the sweetness of the peaches (can use any stone fruit), crunch of the cucumbers, I added baby spinach leaves as a base, salty mozarella, fresh basil and dressing it with a gochujang vinaigrette (a basil … Continue reading