Vinaigrette

This tortilla salad reflects the diversity of flavors on the menu in Mexico City, including ingredients typical of southwestern cuisines, such as chipotle chile peppers.

This lettuce-free salad features a sweet-sour vinaigrette with surprise bursts of heat from serrano chile. Letting the dressing macerate for 5 minutes helps to blend all the flavors.

Cut bright, vibrant, multicolored heirloom carrots lengthwise into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler or spiral slicer to make a visually appealing presentation.

Fennel, feta cheese, oregano, and olives bring out asparagus’s Mediterranean side in this tender salad. Thin asparagus work best in this recipe.

This easy, elegant fall salad can be served as a light supper.