Category: Salads

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy paste = 2 anchovies minced. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup mayonnaise, best quality ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon…


Pearl Couscous Salad

This is the perfect Fall salad to go with your meals! Think cranberries, squash, and pecans with pearl couscous. It is absolutely delicious. Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Lemon’s Juice 2 tbsp Fresh orange juice 2 tbsp Honey 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp Garlic crushed Salt & Pepper to taste Couscous Salad 1 1/2 cups Pearl Couscous cooked 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries…


MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD 

1. In a jar, combine ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ c. white-wine vinegar, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, and ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes. Seal jar and shake to combine; season with 1/2 teasp kosher salt and 1/4 teasp freshly ground black pepper. 2. In a large bowl, toss 2 (15-oz.) cans drained, rinsed chickpeas, 1 chopped medium…


Quinoa Tabouleh

Quinoa Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups water Instructions Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10 more minutes.Fluff with a fork. Salad 3 cups packed chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley1 cup packed chopped fresh…


Arugula and Caramelized Mushroom Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 pound assorted cultivated and/or wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster, chanterelle, porcini, etc.), trimmed of woody stems and thinly sliced1 tablespoon unsalted butterKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)4 cups baby arugula 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons honey3…


Grilled Italian Vegetables

INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive oil 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt and ground black pepper 2 large red onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 3 medium zucchini, ends removed, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick strips, 3 small eggplants, ends removed, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips,…


Caesar Salad with Portobello Mushrooms

9 drained canned anchovy fillets, minced 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut into bit-size pieces 1 large head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces 4 garlic cloves, flattened, peeled 3 large portobello mushrooms stems discarded,…


Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn

INGREDIENTS kosher salt 1 lb. orecchiette pasta 2 ears fresh corn, husks removed 7 oz. basil or spinach pesto 2 avocados, pitted and diced Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta…


Tomato Salad with Feta, Olives & Mint

Ingredients 6 oz. feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices Kosher salt 1/2 lb. cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice 1/2 lb. bite-size tomatoes (cherry, pear, or grape) in assorted colors, halved 1/2 cup niçoise or kalamata olives (about 15), pitted…


Rice Noodle Salad with Avocado, Mango & Chile

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes) 1/4 cup mirin 4 tsp. Asian (toasted) sesame oil 1 tsp. minced fresh Thai bird chile or similar; more to taste 1 teaspoon salt 8 oz. rice noodles (not vermicelli) 2 firm-ripe Hass avocados (about 6 oz. each), diced 1…


Chopped Mexican Salad with Roasted Peppers, Corn, Tomatoes & Avocado

Chopped salads are a beautiful way to show of summer’s terrific produce. Each ingredient is interesting to eat and taste, and together they combine to give you something even better. For the peppers and corn 2 large orange or red bell peppers 2 ears fresh corn 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…


Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients 8-10 tomatoes, sliced thick, I get 4 slices for each tomato, fill a sheet pan in a single layer. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes on…


Spinach Pesto with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

The pesto coats the warm pasta to make a creamy, rich sauce, which is accented by the crumbled feta and contrasted by the sweet cherry tomatoes. Ingredients 1 pound bow tie pasta 1 recipe pesto (following) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper to…


Barley, Roasted Butternut & Grape Salad.

Ingredients 1 container of seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried completely 1 small or medium butternut squash, peeled, cut and diced small 1 cup of cooked barley, then cool. a good handful of fresh spinach a good handful of whole pecans or any nuts of your choice toasted, 350 deg for 8 minutes. fresh lemon…


Couscous and Lentil Salad

: 1 cup brown lentils 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup couscous I used israeli couscous, 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 cups vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup…


Bulgur and Lentil Salad with fresh Herbs

This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge. Ingredients 1 c dry lentils, preferably green or yellow 2 c water 1 c dry bulgur 1 c boiling water 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 t salt 2 T mint, chopped 2-3T dill, chopped fresh…


Avocado & Mango Salad

3 medium-size ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted and cut into medium size chunks 2 ripe Mango, peeled and cut into medium size pieces 1 apple, unpeeled, peeled if desired, cored and cut in small dice 1/2 cup or more to taste freshly squeezed lime juice or lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley…


Roasted Tomato Salad

2 pounds ( a mix of small & cherry tomatoes), halved I used 1 yellow and 1 orange tomato fresh for colour. 1/4 cup / extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/3 cup toasted almond slices 6 oz good mozzarella, torn into chunks or goat cheese a handful of torn…


Quinoa & Spinach Salad

• 2 cups water • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • DRESSING: • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper •…


PITA AND BEAN SALAD

Toast the pita ahead but mix up the salad at the last minute or you’ll end up with a soggy disappointment This salad was inspired by the Middle Eastern salad fattoush. 1 whole wheat pita breads, in bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive…


Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered (gently squeeze out seeds) ½ cup minced onion 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed ½ cup diced red bell pepper 2 TBS pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil…


Italian Salad Dressing

1/4 cup white vinegar 3 Tbls. water 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 tsp. minced fresh parsley OR 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp. minced fresh basil OR 1/4 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. minced fresh oregano…


Black Bean Salad with Pineapple

Black Bean Salad very healthy and very yummy! 1 can black beans, drained, 2 cups, steamed corn, or 1 can drained 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup diced green onions 1/4 cup diced pineapple 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced…


Vegetarian Bulgur Chili

(You won’t believe there is no meat in this delicious chili. Don’t be deterred by the long list of ingredients. Most of them are herbs and spices) 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 2 onions, chopped 2 green & or red peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 can 19 oz…


Hot Italian Giardiniera

“A hot and tangy, pickled pepper and jalapeno topping for sandwiches, sausages, , pastas, pizzas, and more.” INGREDIENTS: 2 green bell peppers, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 6 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets 1/2 cup salt water to…


Quinoa Tabbouleh

“Quinoa, once a staple grain of ancient Incas, is tossed with lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, green onions and parsley. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa rinced 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, diced 2 bunches green onions, diced 2…