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To remove individual Brussels sprout leaves, cut the stem out of each sprout and gently ease apart all the leaves.

The pesto can be made up to 1 hour before serving without losing its freshness; store it at room temperature.

You can substitute any variety of ripe tomato for the heirlooms called for here.

Use a store-bought roasted chicken to save time. To take this salad on a picnic, pack it in an airtight container and keep it fresh in a cooler.

We used several varieties of beets, including Golden Globe and Chioggia, for a colorful salad, but you may use any variety you like.

The raw onions in this recipe become milder the longer they stay in the orange juice and vinegar mixture. For a strong onion flavor, let them soak for about 10 minutes; to make them more mellow, marinate for up to 4 hours.

Celery hearts are the tender, pale-green inner stalks in a celery bunch.