A Year of Salads: 100 classics, hot, sides, fruit & light bowls for modern home cooks and elegant hosts (The Everyday Kitchen Collection) Paperback – October 11, 2025

A YEAR OF SALADS: The Complete Salad Cookbook for Modern Home Cooks and Elegant HostsMake 2026 the year of freshness. The holiday season is over, and it is the perfect time to reset your kitchen with healthy habits that last.This is not a collection of boring lettuce-and-tomato bowls. 100 recipes across five specialized sections prove that salads can be hearty, warm, elegant, sweet, and satisfying enough to be the main event.WHY THIS BOOK:The Complete Salad Guide: A systematic approach to textures, herbs, and quick emulsions. No heavy mayo. No bottled dressings. Just fresh, vibrant flavor from scratch.Chopped Salad Expertise: Specific focus on chopped salad techniques that ensure every bite is perfectly balanced with crunch, protein, and dressing in every forkful.Elegant Hosting and Plating: Designed for those who want to serve restaurant-quality platters at dinner parties. Professional plating notes and seasonal produce maps included.Modern Meal Prep: Smart tips for bento boxes and make-ahead salads that stay crisp until lunch. Perfect for work, school, or on-the-go eating.WHAT IS INSIDE (100 Recipes Across 5 Sections):Classic Salads — Modern takes on Caesar, Greek herb, crunchy Waldorf, Cobb, and wedgeHot Salads — Warm potato-dill, miso-roasted pumpkin, and sauteed mushroom-farro bowlsSide Salads — Shaved fennel-citrus, radish-butter gem, and elegant accompaniments for any mainFruit Salads — Stone fruit with burrata, berry-balsamic confetti, and sophisticated seasonal combinationsDiet-Friendly Bowls — High-protein salmon-citrus, cauliflower tabbouleh, and clean eating favoritesPERFECT FOR:Anyone doing a post-holiday reset who wants healthy meals that actually taste exciting Meal preppers looking for packable lunches that stay fresh and crisp Home cooks tired of the same three salads on rotation Elegant hosts who want stunning platters for dinner parties and gatherings Anyone on a weight-loss, clean-eating, or gut-health journey A beautiful gift for anyone who loves fresh, vibrant food100% HUMAN-MADEWritten, tested, and photographed by a real cook. Full-color photos throughout. No AI content.Transform your crisper drawer into a source of daily inspiration. Read more