The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin
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A Note from the Department of Salad
A Note from the Department of Salad
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January 25, 2026 at 4:16 AM
When People Disappoint You, Make Lunch! • A human-made Shroomami, a charred broccolini–pepperoni collaboration, and how to stop arguing with the universe.
When People Disappoint You, Make Lunch!
A human-made Shroomami, a charred broccolini–pepperoni collaboration, and how to stop arguing with the universe.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The Department of Salad’s 2026 Resolution? • We’re just going to keep on doing what we do—plus a couple of salad-adjacent hors d’oeuvres, to celebrate whatever.
The Department of Salad’s 2026 Resolution?
We’re just going to keep on doing what we do—plus a couple of salad-adjacent hors d’oeuvres, to celebrate whatever.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Spinach Salads, Reconsidered—Again! Plus: We Probably Don’t Deserve Roasted Parsnips. • Two restrained but luscious salads that might help the world get back on track?
Spinach Salads, Reconsidered—Again! Plus: We Probably Don’t Deserve Roasted Parsnips.
Two restrained but luscious salads that might help the world get back on track?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It’s Starch Week at the Department of Salad! • Perfect salads for eating in your dark winter man cave—or woman cave. White beans and chard. Potato and salami. Plus: Let's put crunchy lemon Parmesan bread crumbs on everything.
It’s Starch Week at the Department of Salad!
Perfect salads for eating in your dark winter man cave—or woman cave. White beans and chard. Potato and salami. Plus: Let's put crunchy lemon Parmesan bread crumbs on everything.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Persimmons! Pears! Citrus! What Would Winter Salads Be Without Them? • They’d be sad. Very sad.
Persimmons! Pears! Citrus! What Would Winter Salads Be Without Them?
They’d be sad. Very sad.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The 2025 “Oh, No! We Forgot a Salad!” Issue • Yes, you need one. No, it doesn't have to make your life a living hell.
The 2025 “Oh, No! We Forgot a Salad!” Issue
Yes, you need one. No, it doesn't have to make your life a living hell.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Savory Roasted Pear, Lentil, Walnut, and Blue Cheese 🍐 and an Autumn Tricolore: Pretty and Delicious Salads Perfect for Parties / Buffets / Lunch / Supper 🍽️ • Also: Help yourself to some self-help masquerading as salad instruction.
Savory Roasted Pear, Lentil, Walnut, and Blue Cheese 🍐 and an Autumn Tricolore: Pretty and Delicious Salads Perfect for Parties / Buffets / Lunch / Supper 🍽️
Also: Help yourself to some self-help masquerading as salad instruction.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Earthy and Comforting Wild Rice, Parsnip, and Smothered Cabbage Soup • Because we needed something grounding here at the Department of Salad—and thought you might, too.
Earthy and Comforting Wild Rice, Parsnip, and Smothered Cabbage Soup
Because we needed something grounding here at the Department of Salad—and thought you might, too.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Dreamy Chicken Salad with Tarragon, Green Olives, and Pistachios. • Perfect for fancy tea sandwiches. Plus: A rainbow-colored dance party of a grain salad, full of crunchy chopped vegetables, fruit, and nuts. (And I have another bee in my bonnet.)
Dreamy Chicken Salad with Tarragon, Green Olives, and Pistachios.
Perfect for fancy tea sandwiches. Plus: A rainbow-colored dance party of a grain salad, full of crunchy chopped vegetables, fruit, and nuts. (And I have another bee in my bonnet.)
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November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Would You Like a Warm Mushroom Salad on Toast Slathered with Brie? • We have an easy recipe! Plus a simple, delicious dish celebrating autumn apples and FIVE years of the Department of Salad.
Would You Like a Warm Mushroom Salad on Toast Slathered with Brie?
We have an easy recipe! Plus a simple, delicious dish celebrating autumn apples and FIVE years of the Department of Salad.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Salads To Soothe Your Inner Monster • An Autumnal Seven-Layer with Tahini Cream. A Plate of Herby Greens and Persian Prizes.
Salads To Soothe Your Inner Monster
An Autumnal Seven-Layer with Tahini Cream. A Plate of Herby Greens and Persian Prizes.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A Master Salad Maker Does It Again 🥗 • Department of Salad favorite Hetty Lui McKinnon is back with a new cookbook, celebrating her flair for the form—and we have recipes.
A Master Salad Maker Does It Again 🥗
Department of Salad favorite Hetty Lui McKinnon is back with a new cookbook, celebrating her flair for the form—and we have recipes.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Irreverent But Respectably Autumnal Salads • An unpredictable kale salad full of pickled things, cheddar, and roasted squash. Blithely nonconformist skillet-roasted radicchio wedges with melted Taleggio cheese and prosciutto.
Irreverent But Respectably Autumnal Salads
An unpredictable kale salad full of pickled things, cheddar, and roasted squash. Blithely nonconformist skillet-roasted radicchio wedges with melted Taleggio cheese and prosciutto.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
BBQ Ranch. Creamy Chipotle-Peach. Yeah. From the Department of Salad Dressing Room👗🚪 • Three classics for free readers, two bold new recipes exclusively for subscribers. It's creamy dressing week!
BBQ Ranch. Creamy Chipotle-Peach. Yeah. From the Department of Salad Dressing Room👗🚪
Three classics for free readers, two bold new recipes exclusively for subscribers. It's creamy dressing week!
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November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Nectarines and Haricots Verts with Luscious Anchovy Lemon Dressing. Cantaloupe with Spicy Roasted Tomatoes and Whatever Creamy Cheese You Happen To Have • Salads that turn overripe or overlooked produce into late-summer DRAMA.
Nectarines and Haricots Verts with Luscious Anchovy Lemon Dressing. Cantaloupe with Spicy Roasted Tomatoes and Whatever Creamy Cheese You Happen To Have
Salads that turn overripe or overlooked produce into late-summer DRAMA.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Bitter Greens with Grapes and Orange Sherry Vinaigrette! Cherry Tomatoes with Horseradish Crème Fraîche! • Perfect salads for company (if you actually let people in your house) and block parties (if your neighborhood still believes in those sorts of things).
Bitter Greens with Grapes and Orange Sherry Vinaigrette! Cherry Tomatoes with Horseradish Crème Fraîche!
Perfect salads for company (if you actually let people in your house) and block parties (if your neighborhood still believes in those sorts of things).
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Peach and Barley Salad with a Hazelnut Persillade. Tuna Salad for Adults. • All the usual long-winded existential dread you've come to expect from your salad newsletter—and more! (A lonely goat, chummy donkeys, Turk's-cap Lilies, Calabrian peppers, etc.)
Peach and Barley Salad with a Hazelnut Persillade. Tuna Salad for Adults.
All the usual long-winded existential dread you've come to expect from your salad newsletter—and more! (A lonely goat, chummy donkeys, Turk's-cap Lilies, Calabrian peppers, etc.)
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November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Did Someone Say Crisp Pickled Nectarines? Or Chunky Cornichon Vinaigrette? 🍑 🥒 • Boost your late summer bounty with our cold, tart, sweet nectarine pickles and/or our chunky, surprisingly mellow pickle dressing—for salads or for topping grilled meat, fish, vegetables.
Did Someone Say Crisp Pickled Nectarines? Or Chunky Cornichon Vinaigrette? 🍑 🥒
Boost your late summer bounty with our cold, tart, sweet nectarine pickles and/or our chunky, surprisingly mellow pickle dressing—for salads or for topping grilled meat, fish, vegetables.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Blackberry Basil Salad with Avocado. A Tahini Zucchini Salad. Oh, We Just ❤️ Summer. • Winter is fine, but who doesn't love a season that practically pelts you with pretty produce?
Blackberry Basil Salad with Avocado. A Tahini Zucchini Salad. Oh, We Just ❤️ Summer.
Winter is fine, but who doesn't love a season that practically pelts you with pretty produce?
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November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Side Salads vs. Entree Salads? Try Our Herby Bulgur Full of Sweet & Salty Treats. Or Our Chopped Roasted Veg with Potent Harissa Citrus Dressing. • Because what is a "side salad" really? What is an "entree"?
Side Salads vs. Entree Salads? Try Our Herby Bulgur Full of Sweet & Salty Treats. Or Our Chopped Roasted Veg with Potent Harissa Citrus Dressing.
Because what is a "side salad" really? What is an "entree"?
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November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Summer's #1 Miso Green Bean Shiitake Salad! Plus, 2025's #4 Sesame Soba Noodle Salad! • Just kidding. I have no idea how these delicious salad's would rank. I'm trying to be an influencer.
The Summer's #1 Miso Green Bean Shiitake Salad! Plus, 2025's #4 Sesame Soba Noodle Salad!
Just kidding. I have no idea how these delicious salad's would rank. I'm trying to be an influencer.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Lazy Summer Salads: Stone Fruit + Mozzarella! Honeydew + Kiwi + Avocado Spiked with Jalapeños! • You'll make these all summer. Unless you just don't feel like moving.
Lazy Summer Salads: Stone Fruit + Mozzarella! Honeydew + Kiwi + Avocado Spiked with Jalapeños!
You'll make these all summer. Unless you just don't feel like moving.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Healthy + Luscious? Try Green Goddess Quinoa + Chickpeas + Avocado. Or Kale + White Beans + Creamy Parmesan
Healthy + Luscious? Try Green Goddess Quinoa + Chickpeas + Avocado. Or Kale + White Beans + Creamy Parmesan
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November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM