The Anatomy of a Salad

1. the protagonist vegetable

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER BRUSSELS SPROUTS SWEET POTATO CABBAGE BEETROOT CARROT EGGPLANT ETC.

2. the supporting act

BEANS SUCH AS CHICKPEAS, CANNELLINI, BORLOTTI, BUTTER BEANS QUINOA NOODLES RICE LENTILS PASTA COUSCOUS PEARL BARLEY FARRO FREEKEH BULGUR WHEAT ETC.

3. a green backdrop

BABY SPINACH LEAVES ROCKET KALE SHREDDED CABBAGE ETC.

7. epilogue

SEASON WITH SEA SALT AND BLACK PEPPER DRIZZLE OF OLIVE OIL ///

6. happy endings

BASIC VINAIGRETTE HERBY-GARLICKY OIL CITRUSY TAHINI MIX AND MATCH WITH DRESSINGS

5.a textural plot twist

TOASTED NUTS SUCH AS ALMONDS, HAZELNUTS, PEANUTS, PINE NUTS SEEDS SUCH AS SESAME, SUNFLOWER, PUMPKIN SEED MIX SUCH AS DUKKAH CROUTONS POMEGRANATE SEEDS BREADCRUMBS ETC.

4.a fresh perspective

PARSLEY CORIANDER BASIL CHINESE SHALLOTS DILL MINT THYME ETC.

GRILLED PEACH SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA, BASIL + HONEY

This is a perfectly light dish for summer, when peaches are at their most abundant. Choose peaches that are on the firm side as