Kalamata olives add briny notes to this vegetarian dish.
The key to upgrading salads is an excellent dip, says Dana Tough, a Seattle-based chef developer at ChefSteps. This recipe calls for romesco sauce, a bright red pepper-based dip traditionally made with almonds. While a store-bought one is great for saving time, if you’re looking for more complex flavor try this version made with toasted hazelnuts and pistachios, suggests Tough.