The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin Not really "about” salad. But salad is the force that through the green fuse drives the flower. Recipes, yes—but mostly a way of paying attention.
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The Department of Salad Dressing Room: THREE Go-To Vinaigrettes 👗🚪
by emily nunn on February 28, 2026Make them a few times and they're yours forever and ever.
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Unfussy Winter Salads with Incongruously Summery Cheese—for Pausing 🌞
by emily nunn on February 24, 2026Delicious but relaxed. Because my brain has punched the clock.
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Scrappy Winter Pasta Salads: Orzo with White Beans, Celery, and Herby Dressing; Shells with Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Chickpeas.
by emily nunn on February 17, 2026They're not made with scraps—they're just very determined.
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Emergency Cabbage!
by emily nunn on February 8, 2026A crisp, tart, cold salad to enliven you. Plus, a silky roasted side dish to soothe you.
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The Department of Salad Dressing Room Is Open—Come On In. 🚪👗
by emily nunn on February 1, 2026Winter Hazelnut Butter for Vegetables. Grapefruit Thyme Splash.
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Disorganization Salads: Farro in Green Olive Dressing; A Cold Garden Salad with Crispy Hot Tater Tots and Pepperoncini Dressing.
by emily nunn on January 26, 2026Two salads to make when order is no longer the point—but eating still is.
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A Note from the Department of Salad
by emily nunn on January 25, 2026No Bulletin tonight.
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Comfort Food Rice Salads. Ahhhhhhh!
by emily nunn on January 18, 2026One with caramelized roasted winter squash; the other with pan bagnat flavors folded in. Rice salads, using risotto logic.
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When People Disappoint You, Make Lunch!
by emily nunn on January 10, 2026A human-made Shroomami, a charred broccolini–pepperoni collaboration, and how to stop arguing with the universe.
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The Department of Salad’s 2026 Resolution?
by emily nunn on December 31, 2025We’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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Spinach Salads, Reconsidered—Again! Plus: We Probably Don’t Deserve Roasted Parsnips.
by emily nunn on December 21, 2025Two restrained but luscious salads that might help the world get back on track?
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It’s Starch Week at the Department of Salad!
by emily nunn on December 14, 2025Perfect 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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Persimmons! Pears! Citrus! What Would Winter Salads Be Without Them?
by emily nunn on December 5, 2025They’d be sad. Very sad.
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The 2025 “Oh, No! We Forgot a Salad!” Issue
by emily nunn on November 24, 2025Yes, you need one. No, it doesn't have to make your life a living hell.
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Fast: Crazy-Delicious Shaved Brussels and Citrus in a Mountain of Manchego! Slow: Luxurious Roasted Squash with Tahini Yogurt and Chile Drizzle.
by emily nunn on November 23, 2025Because patience is a virtue, but getting what you want when you want it is fabulous.
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Savory Roasted Pear, Lentil, Walnut, and Blue Cheese 🍐 and an Autumn Tricolore: Pretty and Delicious Salads Perfect for Parties / Buffets / Lunch / Supper 🍽️
by emily nunn on November 13, 2025Also: Help yourself to some self-help masquerading as salad instruction.
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Earthy and Comforting Wild Rice, Parsnip, and Smothered Cabbage Soup
by emily nunn on November 4, 2025Because we needed something grounding here at the Department of Salad—and thought you might, too.
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Dreamy Chicken Salad with Tarragon, Green Olives, and Pistachios.
by emily nunn on October 27, 2025Perfect 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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Would You Like a Warm Mushroom Salad on Toast Slathered with Brie?
by emily nunn on October 18, 2025We have an easy recipe! Plus a simple, delicious dish celebrating autumn apples and FIVE years of the Department of Salad.
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Salads To Soothe Your Inner Monster
by emily nunn on October 8, 2025An Autumnal Seven-Layer with Tahini Cream. A Plate of Herby Greens and Persian Prizes.
