Salad

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Couscous, the basis of many North African dishes, is shaped like a grain but is actually a pasta made of semolina wheat. In fact couscous was incorporated into Italian cuisine when Arabs occupied Sicily six centuries ago. And so to flavor the following couscous we've used classic ingredients common to Sicily rather than North Africa-olives, peppers, capers, currants, and pine nuts.

A tangy, refreshing take on summer's classic back-yard side dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An elegant salad that would add a sophisticated touch to any Thanksgiving menu.

Potato salad with a southwestern kick‑the perfect partner for grilled flank steak, chicken or red snapper seasoned with cumin.

Cobb salad was created at the Brown Derby, which opened in Los Angeles in 1926. Owner Robert Cobb placed diced vegetables, chicken and cheese on a bed of greens, and topped it all with his French dressing. Most of the ingredients for this recipe can be found at supermarket salad bars.

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 2 1/4 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Lemon adds a subtle acidity and a fresh tang to a wide range of dishes without overpowering other flavors. Our simple lemon vinaigrette is used in several components of the salad (making preparation that much easier) and it brings out something different in each.minutes or less.

Fresh-tasting and colorful, this salad would go well with pizza bianca or calzones. It would also be delicious tossed with penne for a quick pasta salad.