Salad

Ham and macaroni salad

Boiled macaroni, cubes of salty ham and cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, pickle relish, sliced celery and chopped carrot are tossed with mayo to make this lovely pasta and meat salad.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 6 people

Poached chicken, shiitake and mango salad

A salad that's filling enough to be enjoyed as a main course. The Thai-style sweet, salty and spicy dressing is flavored with palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, shallots, chilies and cilantro.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 2 people

Potato, egg and salmon salad

Boiled potatoes, broiled salmon and egg halves are tossed with a simple dressing made with olive oil, dill, pickle relish, capers, pickle juice, lemon juice, grated garlic and lemon zest. A citrusy and herby summer salad that's filling enough to be a main course. Serve at room temperature

Cook time: 30

Servings: 4 people

Blanched napa cabbage salad

The bottom half of a head of napa cabbage is cut sliced thickly, blanched in salted water and tossed with a savory dressing made with sliced scallions, minced ginger, garlic and chilies.

Cook time: 3

Servings: 3 people

Potatoes and green beans salad

Potatoes and green beans are boiled, drained and tossed with crumbled tinapa (salty smoked fish) soaked in spicy oil.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Vietnamese-style lemongrass pork and noodle salad

Lemongrass pork belly, noodles and fresh vegetables are tossed with Vietnamese mixed fish sauce to make a delicious one bowl meal.

Cook time: 25

Servings: 4 people