Even though anchovies add a delicious salty flavor to this salad, Lucinda's youngest son, Luca, doesn't like anchovies, so feel free to omit them as well.

A few simple ingredients from the pantry plus bacon and eggs result in this delicious French-style bistro salad.

As an alternative to chopping with a knife, try tearing the lettuce with your hands.

Radishes add a distinct peppery flavor and satisfying crunch to this basic side salad.

Pair this spicy dish with other Asian-inspired recipes, such as cold sesame noodles.

Try this refreshing salad on its own, in a sandwich, or as a side with anything barbecued.

The light consistency and classic tanginess of this recipe come from yogurt, not the traditional mayonnaise.

This versatile salad can be served on its own, paired with grilled shrimp, or used as a pizza topping.

Lucinda's son Calder created the vinaigrette for this salad from ingredients he had in the pantry; store it in a glass jar in the refrigerator for future use.

Perfect for a late-summer side dish, try this earthy salad topped with fresh mint leaves.

This salad is great for using up extra bread and veggies in the fridge.

Just about any dark leafy greens can be used in this dish, making it a perfect pantry salad!

Crispy lettuce and creamy dressing make this the classic pairing for a steak dinner.

This yogurt-based salad from India is also known as raita, and is often used to temper the heat in spicy dishes.

For a well-balanced topping, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the salad.

This easy side is similar to an Italian Caprese salad.

Colorful Belgian endive is a beautiful choice for a wedge salad. Since it doesn't need much else, finish it with a simple vinaigrette.

This Italian-inspired salad is a mix of escarole, radicchio, and thinly sliced sweet dates.

Try this brightly flavored salad for a dish that's both a little spicy and sweet.

Customize this recipe by using different herbs depending on what you're serving for the main course.

Leftover rice is the perfect base for a mix of chilled salmon, pine nuts, and golden raisins.

This recipe also doubles as a quick-cook sauce or relish.

Fresh dill imparts an earthy flavor that works well in this clean, crisp salad.

Hearty beets and sweet carrots provide a nice contrast to peppery watercress.

Tender broccoli florets and chopped burger patties are spiced up with a healthy dose of Asian hot sauce.

Chopped scallions add some zing to Yukon Gold potatoes.

Prepare this slightly salty, vibrant salad as a side for a barbecue.

Include this lightly peppery salad as part of a steak dinner.

Pile this traditional chicken salad onto bread for sandwiches or enjoy it on its own.