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Serves 4 as a light meal or 6 as a side 

Ingredients 

  • 6 1/2 oz sourdough boule, preferably day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)  
  • 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic 
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 
  • 1 Tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar 
  • 1 tsp lemon zest 
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 
  • 1 lb mixed ripe tomatoes of choice cut into 3/4-inch pieces (halved if using cherry or grape tomatoes), about 3 cups 
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls OR fresh mozzarella cut into ½-inch pieces 
  • 1 tightly packed cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh tender herbs of choice, such as basil, parsley, dill, cilantro, and mint, about 1 3/4 oz
  • ½ cup very thinly sliced red onion, about 1-1/2 oz
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Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2 packs dry ramen noodles, crushed into ½-inch long bits (discard the seasoning packets)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup oil (avocado or grapeseed work well)
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp white sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp ground white pepper or red pepper flakes, more to taste
  • 1 16 oz bag of broccoli slaw (you can also use coleslaw mix)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts

TIP

  • Make it a meal! Top each serving of slaw with shredded grilled chicken or cubes of extra-firm tofu.
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Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 seedless hothouse cucumbers
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp mirin or seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • 1 Tbsp chili oil 
  • 1 scallion, white and green parts thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds
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