The Modern Salad: Innovative New American and International Recipes Inspired by Burma's Iconic Tea Leaf Salad

“Every so often a cookbook comes along and takes you by surprise . . . Recipes are so innovative, refreshing and just layered with appealing textures.” —LocalFoodEater.com

Bursting with bold flavors, hearty ingredients, crunchy textures and brilliant colors—the salads in this book are a feast for your senses. The Modern Salad serves up protein- and superfood-rich recipes that are artfully presented in a deconstructed format, including:

• The Charcuterie Board Salad with Mustard-Maple Vinaigrette
• Grilled Peach and Corn Salad with Lemongrass-Shallot Vinaigrette
• Rainbow Carrot and Crispy Pita Salad with Coriander Vinaigrette
• Summer Fig and Caramelized Onion Salad with Aged Balsamic Reduction
• Grilled Calamari Salad with Spicy Kimchi Vinaigrette
• Masala Chai Braised Pork and Garlic Udon Salad

Professional chef Elizabeth Howes takes inspiration from the super-popular Burmese tea leaf salad to create innovative dishes perfectly suited for America’s farm-to-table ingredients.

“A collection of original composed salads . . . The finished recipes were tasty enough and delivered on Howes’ premise that an elevated dish is created through the balance of nutrient-dense, organic ingredients.” —Entropy