"Every so often a cookbook comes along and takes you by surprise . . . Recipes are so innovative, refreshing and just layered with appealing textures." —LocalFoodEater.com
Bursting with bold flavors, hearty ingredients, crunchy textures and brilliant colors—the salads in this book are a feast for your senses. The Modern Salad serves up protein- and superfood-rich recipes that are artfully presented in a deconstructed format, including:
- The Charcuterie Board Salad with Mustard-Maple Vinaigrette
- Grilled Peach and Corn Salad with Lemongrass-Shallot Vinaigrette
- Rainbow Carrot and Crispy Pita Salad with Coriander Vinaigrette
- Summer Fig and Caramelized Onion Salad with Aged Balsamic Reduction
- Grilled Calamari Salad with Spicy Kimchi Vinaigrette
- Masala Chai Braised Pork and Garlic Udon Salad
Professional chef Elizabeth Howes takes inspiration from the super-popular Burmese tea leaf salad to create innovative dishes perfectly suited for America's farm-to-table ingredients.
"A collection of original composed salads . . . The finished recipes were tasty enough and delivered on Howes' premise that an elevated dish is created through the balance of nutrient-dense, organic ingredients." —Entropy