Pippa Lord, Sous Style

My go-to 5-minute meal: "It's pretty much my go-to everyday meal! A spinach salad with finely-cut red cabbage, sauerkraut, avocado, marinated red pepper, sunflower seeds, and an apple cider and mustard vinaigrette. Sometimes, I'll replace it with coconut oil. It's super tasty, fills you up, and is great for digestion."

Ideal dinner date... "Denim shorts with a white cotton cami, and preferably close to a beach. If it's more formal, you have to love something old-school New York like Raouls. I love anywhere with flattering lighting (tip: everyone looks good) and tablecloths! My current favorite dinner outfit is a short black-and-white tweed skirt from Acne and orange tee from Opening Ceremony. Chic, but not too serious."

Favorite food-nerd ingredient: "Coconut oil and duck fat — separate, of course!"

Asian Noodle Salad
"It's super easy-breezy, low key, and perfect for entertaining. Big bowl, wooden servers, and go!"

Ingredients
shredded Napa cabbage
green onion
cilantro
mint
red pepper; sliced thin
mango
avocado
sesame seeds; toasted
any Asian noodle (Pippa suggests lo mein)

For dressing:
1 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup olive oil or sunflower oil

Directions
Prepare veggies and place in a bowl (except avocado and mango). Cook noodles according to package instructions. Make the dressing while cooking the noodles. Let the noodles cool and then combine with the veggies and toasted sesame seeds. Add dressing, toss together, and then top off with the mango and avocado.

Photo: Courtesy of Sous Style