https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/salads/ a culinary genealogy Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:48:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/salads/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/asian-shrimp-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/asian-shrimp-salad/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:14:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=80623 The crunch of cucumber and perfectly cooked shrimp make this Asian shrimp salad a refreshing summer dish, particularly if you like some fresh chili pepper heat!  This recipe is great for this hot summer we have been having. In fact, I thought of it after reading comments from readers like you who aren’t too keen ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/asian-shrimp-salad/feed/ 23 https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-corn/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-corn/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=79884 During the summer, we always find ourselves reaching for the rainbow of produce coming out of our garden and local farms to make salads. Over the years, I’ve devised a few ways to make salads feel extra special and a bit festive. This fried corn recipe is one of them!  I like to call this ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-corn/feed/ 20 https://thewoksoflife.com/spaghetti-squash-salad-scallion-oil/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/spaghetti-squash-salad-scallion-oil/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 07:30:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=79454 This Spaghetti Squash Salad with Scallion Oil can serve as an appetizer or a unique side dish. Serve it cold or at room temperature. It goes well with a Chinese spread or even a weeknight piece of chicken and side of grains and greens! I’m really excited to share this recipe with you all. This ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/spaghetti-squash-salad-scallion-oil/feed/ 18 https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-beef-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-beef-salad/#comments Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:04:55 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=75360 When I think of a good steak salad, I want freshly grilled steak served over crisp mixed greens and a summery dressing (no matter the season). This Thai Beef Salad fits the bill for me! You grill the steak, slice it thinly, and serve it over a bed of dressed salad greens!  A Delicious Summer ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-beef-salad/feed/ 23 https://thewoksoflife.com/snap-pea-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/snap-pea-salad/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:29:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=74075 This snap pea salad is easy, delicious, and refreshing. I made good use of our Asian pantry with go-to’s like sesame seeds, sesame oil, rice vinegar, coriander seeds, and a couple cloves of garlic for good measure, but this snap pea salad is versatile enough to serve with anything!  A Spring/Summer Recipe for Sugar Snap ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/snap-pea-salad/feed/ 33 https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:01:09 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=66411 This Korean cucumber salad is a small side dish or banchan, often served alongside a main course and cooked rice in a Korean meal. Known in Korean as oi muchim, it’s really delicious—refreshing and spicy at the same time. Serve with your favorite Korean recipes, or as an easy appetizer! Note: We partnered with Frontier ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/feed/ 20 https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-asian-cucumber-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-asian-cucumber-salad/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:40:00 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=9463 This Smashed Asian cucumber salad recipe is light, refreshing and perfect for the summer. It’s also packed with flavor from a zingy dressing, garlic, and cilantro. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to make! Note: This recipe was originally published in June 2015. We’ve since updated it with higher resolution images, clearer instructions, additional thoughts, ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-asian-cucumber-salad/feed/ 237 https://thewoksoflife.com/vietnamese-rice-noodle-salad-chicken/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/vietnamese-rice-noodle-salad-chicken/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:45:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=22256 Summer is in full swing, and that means swampy weather, sweaty commutes to and from work, and very little desire on the part of this food blogger to stand over the stove for an extended period of time. Enter: This recipe for a Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad with Chicken, or bún gà nướng. Note: This ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/vietnamese-rice-noodle-salad-chicken/feed/ 161 https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-bamboo-shoot-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-bamboo-shoot-salad/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:03:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=60545 This easy, no-cook(!) spicy bamboo shoot salad can be served as an appetizer (either cold or at room temperature). You can also serve it as a side dish with other stir-fries, braises, etc.  The flavor of the sauce is balanced, with spicy raw garlic and chili flakes, salty oyster sauce and light soy sauce, a ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-bamboo-shoot-salad/feed/ 36 https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sichuan-okra-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sichuan-okra-salad/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=59137 This spicy Sichuan Okra Salad was inspired by a restaurant dish we tried at Sichuan Mountain House in Manhattan. You don’t necessarily think of okra when you think of Chinese cuisine, but this dish puts okra’s delicate flavor and unique texture on full display!  Recipe Inspiration This past summer, Kaitlin and Sarah were in Manhattan’s ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sichuan-okra-salad/feed/ 37