Greek Rice Salad
Posted November 5, 2008 – 9:24 am in: Greek, SaladsIngredients:
Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
3 cups cooked rice
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, finely sliced
1 14 ounce tin of navy beans, rinsed
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/4 cup chooped, flat-leaf parsley
2 heads [...]
Lemon-Herb Artichoke Hearts with Chopped Almonds and Red Pepper
Posted June 3, 2008 – 9:44 pm in: Salads(NC)-Having a stash of easy and impressive recipes allows a home cook to be creative and extraordinary any night of the week. This restaurant-inspired recipe from the Almond Board of California was created for the experimental home cook who wants an ultimate taste and culinary experience at home, but doesn’t want the expense of eating [...]
No Comments | Tags:Asian Noodle Salad
Posted May 23, 2008 – 11:13 am in: Asian, SaladsIngredients:
Dressing
Zest and juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup of peanut butter
1/4 cup of marmalade
1 tablespoon soya sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salad
1 package of rice vermicelli
3 x green onions, sliced
1 cup of cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 red or yellow pepper, diced
2 – 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 cup of peanuts
Directions:
To make the dressing, whisk together lime zest and juice, [...]
1 Comment | Tags:Dried Cherry Vinaigrette
Posted October 1, 2007 – 3:11 pm in: Salads, SaucesIngredients:
1/2 c. olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/3 c. sherry or red wine vinegar
1/4 c. pitted unsweetened dried cherries or cranberries, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the shallots and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until softened.
Add the vinegar and boil for 1 minute.
Add the dried [...]
Beef, Watercress, and Peach Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Posted July 25, 2007 – 7:30 am in: Beef, Salads2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed2 Kirby cucumbers, roughly chopped4 ripe peaches, cut into wedges1 1-pound piece roast beef, cubed1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 1/2 teaspoons sugarKosher salt and pepper1 small clove garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons finely grated ginger1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 large shallots, thinly sliced
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumbers, peaches, [...]
Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup
Posted April 21, 2007 – 1:04 pm in: Appetizers, SaladsRecipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
For the Parmesan Frico Cups:1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
For the Citrus Vinaigrette:1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 teaspoon orange zest1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Spinach Salad:6 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 6 cups)1 orange, cut into [...]
Basic Vinaigrette
Posted February 15, 2007 – 1:06 pm in: Condiments, Salads, SaucesOnce you get a handle on making a basic vinaigrette you can create variation by changing the acid or the oil or by adding other ingredients.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Place the lemon juice, honey, and shallot in [...]
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Posted January 25, 2007 – 12:30 pm in: Diet, How To, Salads, VegetableMost people have heard about the importance of including leafy greens in their daily diet, but many of us admit to confusion when it comes to the choice, taste, storage and preparation of the less familiar, but vitamin-loaded leafy greens like kale, collards, dandelion greens, and Swiss chard.
This short video clip, The Power of Leafy [...]
Dumplings with Soy Slaw
Posted December 27, 2006 – 7:12 pm in: Asian, SaladsIngredients:
12 – 16 frozen or fresh pot stickers or dumplings
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup water
hot sauce to taste (optional)
1 16 ounce bag of Cole slaw
5 green onions, white and light green part, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
soy sauce for serving
Direction:
Cook pot stickers according to package directions. (Frying or oven method [...]
2 Comments | Tags:Asian Cabbage Salad
Posted November 16, 2006 – 4:39 pm in: Asian, SaladsIngredients:
1 head white cabbage, cored, thinly sliced
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoon sugar or honey
3 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
2 fresh chiles, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup mild vegetable oil
2/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Directions:
Toss cabbage [...]
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