Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs

2 red tomatoes, sliced into wedges 3 yellow tomatoes, sliced into wedges 3 orange tomatoes, sliced into wedges 5 small vine ripened tomatoes Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp olive oil Fresh basil leaves...

Green Lettuce Salad Recipe

1 tbsp vinegar salt and pepper 1 pinch(es) sugar 4 tbsp olive oil 1 head(s) lettuce, washed and spin-dried   Preparation   Dissolve some salt in the vinegar. Season with pepper and sugar. Whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the lettuce and serve...

Avocado Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

1 half avocado, peeled, sliced 1 half ripe heirloom tomato, sliced A pinch of chopped fresh chives or sliced green onions Juice from one slice of lemon A pinch of coarse salt (fleur de sel if you can get it)   Preparation Arrange slices of avocado and tomato on a...

Raw Asparagus Artichoke Salad Recipe

1 large shallot, sliced thin (can sub a few thin slices of red onion or some sliced spring onion) 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 pounds thick raw asparagus, rinsed, tough ends broken off and discarded (or saved for stock) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt 1 teaspoon garlic...

Roasted Mackerel and Avocado Salad

6 (4-to 5-ounces) mackerel fillets with skin, halved 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 medium head radicchio (about 10 ounces), leaves torn 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1...