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Chef tested Trio of Picnic Salads recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan

Trio of Picnic Salads

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Trio of Picnic Salads

The Strategy:

Create the ultimate picnic spread with a trio of fresh, make-ahead salads: a creamy baby purple and red potato salad, a sweet and smoky toasted corn and poblano cabbage slaw, and a fresh pasta primavera salad tossed in lemon-herb vinaigrette. Having all three ready in the fridge makes hosting outdoor gatherings completely effortless.

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Sunday Best Dressed

Want to WOW your pals at your next picnic? Use Chinese take-out containers to transport salads like these. The ones you find in craft stores are pretty, but they often aren’t designed to hold food. You’ll need to buy food-safe containers in bulk from a paper/box company.

The Heart of the Table

This vibrant trio of salads brings a festive, colorful abundance to the table, offering a little something for everyone to enjoy. The fresh aromas of herbs and sweet corn invite guests to help themselves, fostering a relaxed, sharing-focused atmosphere.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Trio of Picnic Salads displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

  • a set of matte-finished ceramic salad plates chilled beforehand
  • a hand-turned, wide-rimmed salad bowl crafted from solid cherrywood
  • a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate gray
  • a flexible stainless steel slotted turner with a walnut handle
  • a mouth-blown glass dressing cruet with a hand-ground glass stopper

Neighborly Grace

  • THE PRESENTATION: Present the three salads in matching stoneware bowls of different sizes, placing them together in the center of the table with polished serving spoons.
  • THE POUR: Pair with a crisp, dry Rosé or a chilled cucumber-lemon water.
  • THE VIBE: Covered Veranda. The soft afternoon light, the rustle of leaves, and the colorful array of salads set a breezy, cheerful mood for lunch.

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