Archive for the 'Salad' Category

Summer Salad

Tuesday, July 6th, 2004

Ingredients:
Dressing-
honeymustard (yellow or dijon)saltpepperolive oil (optional)
Salad-
lettuce (I like romaine and arugula)spinachcarrots (thinly sliced)cherry tomatoes (halved)cucumbers (thinly sliced)bell peppers (thinly sliced)strawberries (wait for it… thinly sliced)whatever other veggies you fancy
Preparation:
There are no specific amounts here because you could just as easily make this for ten people as you could just for yourself; you know how much […]

Confetti Salad

Sunday, May 16th, 2004

This is a very tasty summer salad.
Ingredients:1 11 ounce can niblets corn, drained1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 15 ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed1 red or green pepper, diced1/2 cup sliced green onions1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup red or sweet onion, diced1 clove garlic, mincedparsley sprigs for garnish
dressing:3/4 […]

Spicy Lentil and Bulgur Salad

Saturday, May 1st, 2004

I know the title doesn’t sound very appetizing, but this is a very tasty meatless dish. I like to stuff it in pita pockets or scoop it with tortilla chips. Tastes great warm or cold.
Ingredients1/2 cup bulgur, rinsed and drained1/4 cup small french lentils ( or any lentils)1/4 cup olive oil1 small red onion, minced1/2 […]

Greek Tortellini Salad

Wednesday, March 24th, 2004

Ingredients:2 packages frozen cheese tortellini1 can black olives, drained, pitted and sliced4 ounces crumbled feta cheese1 green pepper, cut into thin strips1 red pepper,cut into thin strips1 yellow pepper,cut into thin strips1 small red onion ,choppedDRESSING:1/2 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon dried mint1 teaspoon greek oregano1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned […]

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Friday, March 5th, 2004

Ingredients:1 package Ramen Chicken Flavored Noodles1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup peanut oil2 Tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar3 Tablespoons slivered almonds3 cups shredded nappa cabbage ( you can use regular cabbage BUT this tastes better)a dash of sesame oil or 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Preparation:1. Mix seasoning from Ramen package with onion, sugar, […]