salad recipe Archives - Jackie Newgent

pan-asian veggie potsticker salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 25, 2025 | 1 Comment

Say goodbye to dull salads—this Pan-Asian Veggie Potsticker Salad is a flavorful, filling meal that checks the boxes: fresh and crisp, and full of flavor and meal appeal. It’s a delicious combination of warm potstickers (also known as gyoza or dumplings), fresh salad greens, multi-colored vegetables, creamy edamame, and fragrant herbs like mint and cilantro.

pan-charred corn, orzo and arugula salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 28, 2024 | 6 Comments

pan-charred corn, orzo & greens salad in white bowl with fork

When I start seeing fresh local corn at the farmers market, this pan-charred corn, orzo and arugula salad is the very first thing I make! It’s refreshing, satisfying, and has that sweet-savory craveability. The sweet is from the corn, which becomes sweeter from sautéing it until caramelized (browned). The savory is from everything else. The pepperiness from the greens and the citrus zing from the combination of lemon and lime juices make this extra mmm…emorable.

sesame carrot salad

by Jackie Newgent | December 29, 2022 | 3 Comments

I started making this vibrant sesame carrot salad when I had leftover carrot scraps from prep of my vegan carrot hot dogs. When I made it for others, they often told me it deserved a starring role, not just something to be served as an afterthought. I totally agree! So, here’s the official (yummy!) recipe. And don’t worry, you don’t need to make the vegan carrot hot dogs first … unless, of course, you want to!