Salad

Nice as an appetizer or a simple lunch.

To make quick work of the slicing, simply stack the ham and cheese and cut into strips approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Serve with: Sourdough rolls. Dessert: Peaches drizzled with honey.

Use with sweet and buttery lettuces such as Boston and Bibb.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

This recipe is an accompaniment for Full of Beans Salad. The sugar dissolves and mellows the sharpness of the vinegar.

This dressing, which I created for my Rustic Chicken Salad, will enliven any salad. Keep whisking while you drizzle in the oil—the vinaigrette will emulsify (thicken).

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The fruit in the salad can be varied with the season. In summer, add cantaloupe; in winter, oranges are good.

A typical Israeli breakfast selection would include this salad (either already prepared or with the vegetables available), the pita bread, and Za'atar along with fresh goat's — or cow's — milk cheeses, yogurt, hummus, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and avocados (in season).

Grilled bread and tomatoes give this salad wonderful toasty flavors, and the chipotle chili adds a touch of smoke.