Admit it, the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of salad is... yes, lettuce. And, oh, what a shame Lettuce-less salads have been enjoyed for centuries by people of many different cultures. This book contains 30 original lettuce-free salad recipes drawing upon a variety of cultural influences. The salads in this book can be enjoyed as a side dish, main dish, or even as desert. If salad has become a blah moment on your otherwise exciting plate, or if you're just looking for some fresh ideas, let this book help you start thinking outside the lettuce.