TOSSED: 
200 FAST, FRESH AND
FABULOUS SALADS

By:  Jane Lawson
Photography:  Tim Robinson
Styling:  Sarah DeNardi
Published by Thunder Press, San Diego CA

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

This attractive book with plenty of “delicious” photography, has interestingly-named chapters:  Toss It, Poolside, Ladies who Lunch, Lunch Box and Warm Winter. In the recipe collection find mixes of all cuisines with fresh, innovative ingredients: 

·        Red bell peppers, fresh corn, bean sprouts and scallions topped with an Asian dressing 

·        Goat cheese, avocado and smoked salmon salas with arugula and roasted hazelnuts 

·        Fingerling potatoes, jumbo shrimp, arugula and avocado salad with a red wine vinegar dressing 

·        Shrimp and fennel salad with watercress, chives and a Dijon dressing 

·        Chickpea and olive salad with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion parsley and black olives 

·        Scallop service made with grated lime zest, garlic cloves, red chilies and lime juice 

·        Brown rice and lentils with pine nuts, spinach, carrot, celery and mint 

·        Smoked salmon and fennel salad with chives and arugula 

·        Fennel and crispy prosciutto salad with cucumber and black olives

·        Charbroiled chicken and sprout salad with cumin, coriander, lemon, sprouts and a yogut and caper dressing 

·        Roast fennel and orange salad with Kalameta olives and chopped mint 

·        Chili chicken and cashew salad made with snow pea sprouts, fish sauce, cilantro and ginger 

·        Tuscan bread salad with tomatoes, anchovy fillets, baby capers and basil leaves 

·        Asparagus and orange salad with goat cheese and red onion 

·        Warm lima bean salad with garlic, bell pepper, green beans, mushrooms and parsley 

The well-planned index of this 432-page book lists each ingredient, then the different salads they appear in. Clearly, clear dressings are in order for most all of their salads. 

Reviewed by Marty Martindale
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