Secrets to Sensational Salads

Forget boring salads! In this demonstration-style class, you'll discover how fresh, seasonal ingredients can come together to create vibrant, satisfying salads that are worthy of being the centerpiece of any meal. We'll explore how to combine greens, vegetables, proteins, grains, fruits, cheeses, nuts, seeds, and herbs to build salads with delicious flavor, texture, and balance. You'll also learn how to prepare simple homemade vinaigrettes and dressings and discover versatile ingredient combinations that can be adapted throughout the year. Whether you're looking for healthy weeknight meals, inspiring lunch ideas, or beautiful dishes to share with family and friends, you'll leave with practical techniques, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to create salads you'll be excited to make again and again.
This class is free and open to the public. Space is limited. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. See ticket link.
Meet the Instructor:
Chef MikeC. was co-owner and executive chef of two highly successful home chef cooking schools in Berkeley CA, and has taught sold out classes in schools across the entire west coast. He is co-author of “Kitchen on Fire: Mastering the Art of Cooking in 12 Weeks (or less)”, was producer and star of the “Mastering the Art of Knife Skills” DVD, and chef/host of the final season of the long running PBS cooking show series “Organic Living with the Hippy Gourmet”.
Cooking Class Series presented by: Abundance Food Co-op, NIA (Neighbors in Action), and SWPC (South Wedge Planning Committee)