https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/salads/ a culinary genealogy Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:57:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 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/thai-beef-salad/ 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/ 17 https://thewoksoflife.com/snap-pea-salad/ 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/ 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/ 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/ 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/ 198 https://thewoksoflife.com/vietnamese-rice-noodle-salad-chicken/ 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/ 152 https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-bamboo-shoot-salad/ 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/ 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/ 33 https://thewoksoflife.com/asian-chicken-salad-lemon/ https://thewoksoflife.com/asian-chicken-salad-lemon/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:37:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=58166 The weather has been scorching hot, so I think you will appreciate this easy and light Asian Chicken Salad with Lemon.  A Surprising Ingredient While you don’t often see lemons in Asian-style salads of this type, it really is one of the stars of the dish.  Offering a more mellow acidity than lime, as well ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/asian-chicken-salad-lemon/feed/ 41 https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-king-oyster-mushroom-salad/ https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-king-oyster-mushroom-salad/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:01:04 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=57406 This “meaty” Spicy King Oyster Mushroom Salad is a tasty, refreshing Chinese-style cold appetizer. It’s sure to satisfy, and only takes a little bit of prep to pull off.  If you’re like me, king oyster mushrooms have entered your regular rotation at mealtimes because they are a snap to prepare, and are so versatile for ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-king-oyster-mushroom-salad/feed/ 24 https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-avocado-salad/ https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-avocado-salad/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:01:56 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=41466 This tofu avocado salad is a no-cook, vegan, healthy recipe with a tangy Asian dressing that can be customized to your liking! An Excuse Not to Cook! This may surprise you to hear, but even us food bloggers get tired of cooking every now and then.  I find that this is especially true when it’s ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-avocado-salad/feed/ 95