Salad

Wonderful as a side dish with grilled sea bass, halibut, or marinated, skewered shrimp.

White asparagus has a delicate flavor that works especially well with our truffle vinaigrette, but try the dish with green asparagus, too.

The pickled cucumbers are also great on their own as a condiment for tuna-salad sandwiches.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

This Asian-inspired vinaigrette is a lively dressing for seafood salads as well as simple greens. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A traditional French assiette crudités (raw vegetable salad) just like those served all over Paris.

A nice accompaniment to grilled sea bass, scallops or shrimp.

A great way to make a different and light meal with leftover lamb.

Couscous - Middle Eastern pasta - can be found in the international or specialty foods sections of most supermarkets.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A nice side dish for a casual picnic or for a fancier meal with grilled chicken or seafood.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.