Julia Sherman’s Salad for President

Salad gets a bad rap; not always taken seriously as a complete meal, instead associated with restrictions and diet fads. On the contrary, and I am a big believer in this, salads can be hearty, wholesome, and highly nourishing for many! Julia Sherman knows this, and not only is she interested in the nutritional appeal of a salad, but also the artistic.

Her recently published cookbook, Salad for President – an extension of the website of the same name – is full of salad recipes and conversations with artists, architects, and musicians (organized by categories like “F*%k Brunch” and “Salad In Sweatpants: Casual Meals For People Who Already Love You”). Between the creativity, the cover art, and knowing she was the book photographer, it’s safe to say Julia is making salad pretty badass. Today she’s sharing the recipe for her Watermelon and Spring Shoots dish. Vive le salad!