Salad

You could also serve it on its own with crackers or bread, or offer it as a relish for grilled chicken or fish. It can be made with black olives as well as with green.

Smoky vegetables, corn and brown rice are dressed with citrus vinaigrette.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.

Pomegranate seeds are a colorful, tangy garnish for this salad. The season for pomegranates comes to an end by mid-February, so plan ahead and buy one now (they keep for several weeks in the refrigerator). Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's a colorful make-ahead starter that's perfect for entertaining. Serve this bistro tradition-called assiette de crudité-with a baguette and butter.

(Sushi Rice Salad with Avocado, Cucumber, and Scallions) Sushi fans will recognize this salad as a California roll unrolled. For those who want to include one of the classic ingredients, surimi (also known as mock crab legs), we've given an amount, but the salad is also delicious without it.

Toasted pecans and shaved Parmesan accent this lovely starter.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dressing is great for turning mixed greens, steamed broccoli or asparagus spears into a delicious salad.

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.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.